Weapons and Cyber Defense: Are We Ready for the Attacks of the Present?

From the spear to the firewall: the eternal race between attack and defense

Since humanity learned to create tools, the history of war also began. The first weapons originated in the Paleolithic era, designed for hunting, but were quickly modified for defense against other tribes. In this way, with each recent offensive innovation, a defensive reaction also appeared.

This cycle of innovation in weapons and countermeasures has followed the progress of civilizations, driving technological progress from prehistoric times to contemporary times.

But what happens when the war scene is no longer tangible, but digital? Are we really protecting our systems as effectively as walls, armor, and shields have been built throughout history?

The current imbalance between cyberattacks and cyber defense

Over the past two decades, the increase in cyberattacks has been exponential. Although approximately 21,000 computer security incidents were reported worldwide in 2000 (according to the CERT Coordination Center), in 2022 there were more than 6,000 daily attacks, according to SonicWall figures.

And most alarmingly: last year alone, cyberattacks increased by 38% compared to the previous year.

Of course, investment in cybersecurity has also increased. It was projected at 3.5 trillion dollars by the year 2000. Today, it stands at approximately 190 trillion. However, the rate of expansion of attacks has been considerably faster than that of defense actions.

Is Cybersecurity Expensive? The reality behind the myth

One of the main obstacles for many companies, especially small and medium-sized ones, is the perception that investing in cybersecurity is too costly or unnecessary.

Nothing could be further from reality.

Next, we compare the average cost of implementing cybersecurity In front of cost of suffering a cyberattack depending on the size of the company:

Small Businesses (SMEs)

• Average cost of a cyberattack: between $25,000 and $50,000

• Cost of implementing cybersecurity: between $8,000 and $28,000

Medium-sized Businesses

• Ransomware: $1.85 million

• Data breaches: $4.35 million

• Cybersecurity: between $245,000 and $670,000

Large Companies

• Data breaches: $4.35 million

• Average annual cost of cyberattacks: up to $13 million

• Investment in cybersecurity: between $1.3 and $6.4 million+

Why are we still not acting?

There are many reasons why companies of all sizes remain unprotected:

• Lack of awareness

• Mistaken belief that attacks “only happen to others”

• Underestimation of legal, financial and reputational consequences

Pero Cybercrime doesn't discriminate by size, sector or location. In an interconnected world, any organization is a potential target.

Defending yourself is cheaper than regretting later

Throughout history, humanity has managed to react to each new type of aggression with a defensive response. In the digital universe, that logic must be kept in place. The difference is that currently, the response time is shorter and the repercussions are more severe.

Not only is it cheaper to invest in cybersecurity, but it's also smarter.

Because serenity has no value.

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What can you do today?

Investing in cybersecurity is not only a technological issue, but a strategic one. It is a decision that protect your assets, your reputation and the continuity of your business.

At Apolo Cybersecurity we offer you solutions adapted to each business reality:

• Security Audits and Vulnerability Analysis

• SOC and CISO Managed Services as a Service

• Cyber attack simulations and ongoing training

• Ransomware and data breach protection plans

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Are you willing to keep waiting or do you prefer to take control?
Request a free assessment of your company's cybersecurity situation or visit our website www.apolocybersecurity, com to learn how to protect your business.

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