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 threaten huge corporations? Think again. Small businesses are now the prime targets for cybercriminals because they’re easier to breach and more likely to pay ransoms.

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

IBM's Cost Of A Data Breach Report 2024 reveals the average data breach costs a staggering $4.88 million, covering downtime, customer loss, legal expenses, ransom demands, and damage to your brand.

Frightening, isn’t it?

Here’s the silver lining: a revolutionary tool is now empowering businesses like yours to detect cyber threats early and prevent damage, transforming cybersecurity.

A Smarter Defense Strategy

This innovation is known as endpoint detection and response (EDR). You don’t need to memorize the term—just understand its power.

Imagine a vigilant digital security guard monitoring your systems 24/7.

Unlike traditional antivirus that only blocks known threats, EDR continuously tracks every login, file change, and unusual activity on your devices. When it detects suspicious behavior—like ransomware spreading or logins from unexpected locations—it immediately intervenes to neutralize the threat.

Why This Matters More Than Ever

Cybercriminals have evolved beyond old tactics. They now use stolen credentials, mask malware as everyday files, and exploit a single employee error to infiltrate your network.

EDR halts these sophisticated attacks in their tracks—protecting your business before disaster strikes.

Not Just Smart—Increasingly Essential

Many business owners don’t realize that cyber insurance providers are beginning to mandate EDR tools. Without it, your insurance might refuse to cover breach damages—like filing a fire claim without a smoke detector.

Is Your Business Truly Secure?

If you’re unsure, let’s connect. We’ll help you identify what security measures you need to stop being an easy target.

It’s better to be proactive than to face costly regrets—especially when losing everything is on the line.

Wondering if your business could withstand a $4.88 million cyberattack? Don’t leave it to chance. Click here or call us at 419-678-2083 to schedule your free 10-Minute Discovery Call consultation. We’ll review your cybersecurity setup, highlight vulnerabilities, and provide straightforward advice—no technical jargon, no pressure.