The Real Cost of a Cyber Incident
What Every Business Owner Needs to Understand Before It Happens
It's not just the ransom. It's everything that comes after.
Cyber incidents don't just affect IT systems—they disrupt operations, damage trust, strain finances, and consume leadership time for months.
This free webinar breaks down the true, often-hidden costs of a cyber incident and explains what East Tennessee businesses can do to reduce their exposure before they become the next cautionary story.
Event Details
- 📅 Date: February 26, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 10:00 am
- 📍 Location: Online
- 🎟 Cost: Free Must Register
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Most businesses prepare for growth—very few prepare for disruption.
In today's threat landscape, that's a costly mistake.
The Problem (Pain-Focused, No Fear Hype)
When businesses think about cyber incidents, they usually picture one thing: ransomware payments.
But the real damage goes far beyond that.
After a cyber incident, businesses face:
- Extended downtime and lost revenue
- Productivity loss across the entire team
- Emergency IT and legal costs
- Customer notification requirements
- Reputation and trust damage
- Increased cyber insurance premiums
- Ongoing monitoring and compliance scrutiny
For many small and midsized businesses, recovery takes weeks or months—not days.
This webinar explains what those costs actually look like and why most companies underestimate them.
What This Webinar Covers
In The Real Cost of a Cyber Incident, we'll walk through:
✔ The Immediate Costs
What happens in the first 24-72 hours after an incident—downtime, emergency response, and operational disruption.
✔ The Hidden Costs
The expenses most businesses don't anticipate, including lost productivity, internal labor, compliance fallout, and reputational damage.
✔ The Long-Term Impact
How cyber incidents affect insurance, customer trust, vendor relationships, and future growth.
✔ Real-World Scenarios
Examples of what incidents actually cost businesses similar to yours—not worst-case headlines, but realistic outcomes.
✔ How to Reduce Risk Without Overcomplicating IT
The small number of preventive steps that dramatically reduce financial exposure.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
- Business owners and executives
- Operations and office managers
- Finance and HR leaders
- Healthcare, legal, manufacturing, tourism, and professional services firms
- Any organization that relies on email, cloud systems, or sensitive data
No technical background required.
What This Webinar Is (and Isn't)
This webinar IS:
✔ Practical
✔ Business-focused
✔ Non-technical
✔ Honest about costs and risks
This webinar IS NOT:
❌ A sales pitch
❌ A scare tactic
❌ A technical deep dive
❌ A vendor comparison
Just clear, real-world insight to help you make better decisions.
Why Attend Now
Cyber incidents aren't rare anymore—they're routine.
The difference between businesses that recover quickly and those that struggle often comes down to preparation and understanding.
This webinar will help you:
- Understand your true financial exposure
- Ask better questions of IT providers
- Make informed decisions about cybersecurity investments
- Avoid preventable, expensive mistakes
👉 Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited. Registration is free.
Event Details
- 📅 Date: February 26, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 10:00 am
- 📍 Location: Online
- 🎟 Cost: Free Must Register
Not sure if this applies to you?
If your business relies on email, cloud services, or customer data—it does.
Most cyber incidents are survivable.
The expensive ones are usually the preventable ones.
Who is Thomas Hill?
After graduating from East Tennessee State University, Thomas Hill was called "my computer guy" by so many people, he decided to turn his side gig into a genuine business. Thomas started CD Technology over 25 years ago with an enterprising spirit and a willingness to do what it takes to build trust and loyalty, one customer at a time. CD Technology now services businesses all over East Tennessee. Thomas and his team of techs help protect business owners from the dangers of cyber-crime and take away the daily worry of computer issues. Thomas has also become a respected voice for all things "tech." He is a sought-after speaker for a wide range of technology topics.
