In today's digital landscape, DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks are becoming a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. These attacks can severely disrupt overall business continuity, leading to significant operational challenges, loss of sales, and reputational damage. As cybercriminals become more adept at launching these attacks, the risk to your organization's infrastructure and data integrity increases exponentially. Here are five compelling reasons why your organization should protect against these attacks and invest in a DDoS protection solution.
1. DDoS Attacks Are Increasing in Frequency and Sophistication
DDoS attacks are not only becoming more frequent but also more sophisticated. There has been a staggering 180% annual increase in attacks targeting vulnerabilities.¹ This means that attackers are constantly finding new ways to exploit weaknesses in your systems, making it crucial to stay ahead of the curve with robust protection measures.
2. Downtime Can Severely Impact Your Revenue and Reputation
The financial impact of downtime caused by DDoS attacks can be devastating. On average, the cost of downtime per minute is $6,130.² Beyond the immediate financial loss, prolonged downtime can damage your reputation, erode customer trust, and lead to long-term revenue loss. Ensuring your systems are protected can help mitigate these risks.
3. Regulatory Compliance Is Increasing
As regulatory compliance requirements become more stringent, the time required for employees to review and adhere to these tasks is also increasing. With Threat Protection, companies have benefitted from a 50% time savings on regulatory and compliance tasks.³ This not only helps in maintaining compliance but also frees up valuable time for employees to focus on other critical tasks.
4. Cyberattacks Are Becoming More Costly to Resolve
The cost of resolving cyberattacks goes beyond the immediate loss of revenue. Hidden costs such as productivity losses and the time spent by security teams to research and remediate attacks add up quickly. With Threat Protection, businesses have saved 8 hours per security engineering team member, allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives.³
5. Robust DDoS Protection Results in a Competitive Advantage
In a world where cybersecurity is a growing concern, demonstrating your commitment to strong cyber hygiene can set your business apart. Investing in solutions like Threat Protection that protect your business and customers helps build customer loyalty and trust. By showcasing your dedication to cybersecurity, you can gain a competitive edge in the market.
Protecting against DDoS attacks is not just about safeguarding your systems; it's about ensuring the continuity and success of your business. Don't wait until it's too late and request a Threat Protection demo to secure your business today.
¹ Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2024
² Application Security in a MultiCloud World, 2023
³ Forrester Total Economic Impact ™, 2024
