Cyberattacks are no longer just targeting big corporations. Businesses in East Tennessee—including those in Knoxville, Maryville, and Sevierville—are now the #1 target for cybercriminals.
Why?
Because most businesses are easier to breach, slower to respond, and more likely to pay a ransom just to get back online.
🚨 Businesses Are Prime Targets for Cyberattacks
According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average data breach costs $4.88 million.
That includes:
- System downtime
- Lost customer trust
- Legal and recovery fees
- Ransom payments
- Long-term brand damage
A large company might survive that. Could your business?
🔍 Why Your Antivirus Isn’t Enough Anymore
Most businesses rely on basic antivirus software or outdated security tools. Unfortunately, that’s no longer enough to stop today’s threats.
Modern cybercriminals:
- Log in using stolen credentials
- Disguise malware as PDF invoices or ZIP files
- Trick employees through phishing emails
- Launch ransomware attacks that spread in seconds
What you need now is real-time, intelligent protection.
🛡️ The Tool Smart Businesses Are Using: EDR
EDR stands for Endpoint Detection and Response—a powerful cybersecurity tool designed for businesses like yours.
What EDR Does:
- Monitors every device on your network
- Tracks every login, file change, and system process
- Detects suspicious behavior like ransomware activity
- Isolates and shuts down attacks before they spread
It’s like a 24/7 digital bodyguard for your business network.
🔒 Why EDR Is Now a Must-Have (Not a Nice-to-Have)
✅ 1. It stops threats your antivirus misses
EDR goes beyond scanning files—it analyzes behavior in real time.
✅ 2. It protects you from insider and credential-based attacks
Hackers log in more than they break in. EDR detects unauthorized access immediately.
✅ 3. It may be required by your cyber insurance
Many insurers now require EDR to approve a claim. No EDR? You might not get paid after an attack.
❓ Not Sure If You’re Protected?
You’re not alone. Most small businesses we talk to:
- Don’t know what security tools they have
- Assume “basic antivirus” is enough
- Haven’t been told about EDR by their current IT provider
That’s where CD Technology comes in.
🎯 Schedule a FREE Cybersecurity Discovery Call
We’ve been helping small businesses across East Tennessee secure their networks for over 25 years.
✅ We’ll assess your current setup
✅ Show you where the gaps are
✅ Help you get protected without disruption
✅ No jargon. No pressure. Just real answers.
📍 Serving Knoxville, Sevierville, Maryville, and surrounding areas
