ANTIVIRUS ISN’T ENOUGH

Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to infiltrate businesses, and the reality is that traditional antivirus software only protects against a specific segment of threats from the broad cyberattack spectrum. With remote work presenting new opportunities for attackers, small to medium businesses (SMBs) need to consider adding layers to their security strategy now more than ever. What are the other threats? And why doesn’t antivirus handle them?

WHY A MULTI-LAYERED SECURITY APPROACH IS KEY TO PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS

Traditional antivirus can prevent common attacks, but cybercriminals are constantly developing new ways to evade detection including executable or fileless malware, document and browser exploits, malicious scripts, and credential scraping. These threats require sophisticated technology like AI in order to be detected and actively remediated.

of IT professionals are using more than one endpoint solution. i

of organizations don’t believe the threats they’re seeing can be blocked by

their anti-virus software. ii

of SMBs experienced one or more endpoint attacks that successfully compromised

data in 2018. iii

EMAIL THREATSThe number one entryway for malware is the inbox. Email attacks with malicious links or

files can quickly infect a device or network with a single click. While endpoint security can prevent most attacks, there’s no way to know what new types of threats could

come via email, including ones capable of evading antivirus.

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of all malware is delivered by email. iv

of malicious email attachments are Office files. v

Business email compromise (BEC) scams cost organizations

$676 million in 2017. vi

Advanced endpoint protection solutions such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) or Advanced Threat Security (ATS) use automation, machine learning, and behavioral monitoring to detect, respond to, and eliminate a diverse range of threat vectors.

SOPHISTICATED ENDPOINT THREATS

PHISHING

A successful phishing message can lure an employee into accidentally giving away critical business information, such as logins, personal identifiable information (PII), and valuable files. Armed with these, attackers have the keys to the kingdom and can cause whatever damage they please. With increased reliance on communication apps, it’s no wonder this common tactic is skyrocketing in 2020.

A robust anti-phishing solution can filter out phishing attempts, add tools to allow employees to report suspicious emails, and even provide employee training on how to avoid attacks.

of organizations in the United States faced a

phishing attempt in 2019 and 65% experienced a

successful attack. vii

Since the shift to remote work started in 2020, phishing attacks have increased by 350%. viii

of all ransomware attacks come via a phishing email. ix

HOW DOES IT ALL COME TOGETHER?

Implementing a comprehensive, layered security strategy means putting in place effective solutions for endpoint, email, and anti-phishing protection. With these solutions working together, your security posture is elevated enough to handle the ever-increasing and evolving threats of cybercrime.

DON’T LEAVE YOUR BUSINESS UNPROTECTED. LET’S BUILD A SECURITY STACK THAT WORKS FOR YOUR NEEDS.

SOURCESi NinjaRMM Security by the Numbers: How MSPs are Using Endpoint Detection & Response Tools

ii Ponemon Institute 2017 Cost of Data Breach Study

iii 2018 State of Endpoint Security Risk.

Ponemon Institute for Barkley, 2018

iv CSO Top cybersecurity facts, figures and statistics for 2020

v Symantec Internet Security Threat Report Volume 24

vi XaaS Journal

vii Proofpoint 2020 State of the Phish: An in-depth look at user awareness, vulnerability and resilience

viii PCMag

ix Datto’s Global State of the Channel Ransomware Report, 2019