Shocked businessman looking at calculator showing total loss of $4,880,000 with cyber attack icons.

The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

August 11, 2025

Think cyberattacks only target huge corporations? Think again. Small businesses are now the prime targets for cybercriminals because they often have weaker defenses and are more likely to pay ransoms.

Unlike Fortune 500 companies that can absorb breach costs, most small businesses face devastating financial impacts.

IBM's Cost Of A Data Breach Report 2024 reveals the average data breach costs a staggering $4.88 million. This figure includes downtime, lost clients, legal expenses, ransom demands, and damage to your brand reputation.

Sounds alarming, right?

Here's the silver lining: a revolutionary tool is empowering businesses like yours to detect cyberattacks early and stop them before harm occurs, transforming cybersecurity strategies.

Introducing a Smarter Defense

This breakthrough is called endpoint detection and response (EDR). You don't need to memorize the term—just understand its power.

Imagine a vigilant digital guard constantly monitoring your systems.

Unlike traditional antivirus that only blocks known threats, EDR continuously tracks every action on your devices—logins, file changes, unusual behavior. When it detects suspicious activity, like ransomware spreading or unauthorized access from odd locations, EDR intervenes instantly to neutralize the threat.

Why EDR Is Essential Now More Than Ever

Cybercriminals have evolved. They no longer rely on simple break-ins. Instead, they use stolen credentials, hide malware in everyday files, and exploit a single employee mistake to infiltrate your network.

EDR halts these sophisticated attacks before they can cripple your business.

Not Just Intelligent—Often Mandatory

Many business owners aren't aware that cyber insurance providers increasingly require EDR. Without it, your policy might refuse coverage after a breach—like trying to claim fire damage without a smoke detector.

Is Your Business Truly Protected?

If you're uncertain, let's connect. We'll help you identify the right protections for your business and ensure you're not an easy target.

It's better to invest in prevention than pay the price of regret—especially when the cost could be catastrophic.

Curious if your business can withstand a $4.88 million cyberattack? Don't wait to find out the hard way. Click here or give us a call at 817-277-1001 to schedule a free 15-Minute Discovery Call with our team today. We'll review your cybersecurity setup, pinpoint vulnerabilities, and provide straightforward advice—no confusing tech speak, no pressure, just clarity.