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Mid-Market: The New Prime Target for Cyber Security attacks
Think cybercriminals only target billion-dollar enterprises? Think again. Mid-sized businesses are now prime targets for ransomware and data breaches because they hold valuable data yet often lack enterprise-level security. Recent reports from Gartner and ITG shows that 60% of ransomware attacks in 2024 targeted SMBs and mid-market companies, with recovery costs rising by over 40% in the past year.
The reality? Hackers know you’re valuable enough to attack but often under-protected.
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According to the recent Flexera Report – Why Mid-Market Business are Prime Targets
- Limited Budgets, Big Risks: 43% of all cyber security attacks target small and mid-sized businesses, yet 60% of SMBs shut down within 6 months of a major breach. Basic firewalls and antivirus leave dangerous gaps attackers are quick to exploit.
- No 24/7 Eyes on Threats: 70% of mid-market breaches go undetected for weeks, giving hackers enough time to steal sensitive data, plant ransomware or sell access on the dark web.
- Ransomware Hits Hardest Here: Ransomware attacks on SMBs have grown 300% in last two years, with an average payout exceeding $200,00 a cost that often cripples operations.
- Hybrid IT, Zero Visibility: 67% of SMBs admit they have no unified security visibility across their cloud and on prem systems, leaving blind spots that attackers exploit daily.
- Compliance Nightmares: Failing standards or data privacy rules can cost millions in fines and lawsuits and 45% of SMBs report losing clients or contracts after a compliance failure.
Potential Outcomes with CTS + Fortinet Advantage
Business Outcomes
- Uninterrupted Operations: Secure infrastructure means fewer service disruptions, keeping customer-facing systems always available.
- Protected Brand Reputation: By preventing breaches, CTS helps safeguard customer trust and brand credibility.
- Faster Recovery After Attacks: Built-in disaster recovery ensures critical systems bounce back quickly, minimizing revenue loss.
- Predictable Security Costs: Flexible, tier-based security plans turn unpredictable cyber expenses into manageable operational costs.
- Accelerated Digital Transformation: With security risks managed, IT teams can focus on adopting cloud, automation, and new technologies faster.
- Investor & Partner Confidence: Proven compliance and reduced breach risk make your business more attractive to investors and enterprise partners.
CTS offers a tiered security framework designed for every budget and growth stage
Good
- Next-gen firewall + endpoint security
- Basic vulnerability scans
- Secure backups
Better
- 24/7 SOC monitoring with automated alerts
- Patch management & compliance reporting
- Ransomware containment
Best
- AI-powered detection & automated incident response
- Disaster recovery & full ransomware rollback
- Audit-ready compliance & strategic security advisory
Our Value Proposition
- Big Security, Smart Pricing: Get enterprise-level protection at a cost designed for mid-sized businesses.
- Stay Ahead of Threats: AI-driven tools detect and stop attacks before they hit, not after.
- Fortinet-Powered Protection: Leverage one of the world’s most trusted security platforms for reliable defense.
- Security That Grows with You: Flexible plans that expand as your business scales, so you only pay for what you need.
- More Than Monitoring: Our dedicated security experts help you plan, strengthen and future-proof your IT security.
Conclusion
Hackers aren’t waiting for you to grow bigger they are already scanning for weaknesses. The mid-market is no longer under the radar, and “basic IT security” won’t keep you safe.
With CTS’s Fortinet-powered Cyber security services, you get the right protection, at the right cost, without overwhelming your IT team.
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