EverestMSS Cybersecurity Services

Cybersecurity often remains an afterthought—until it’s too late. In today’s digital age, it’s not a question of if your business will be targeted, but when. Whether you’re running a small operation or leading a growing enterprise, cyber threats don’t discriminate.

One’s Attitude Towards Cybersecurity Tends to Be Negative—Until a Hacking Incident

Most business owners know cybersecurity is important but tend to delay investments or rely on minimal protection. Why?

“We’re too small to be targeted.”
“We’ve never had an issue before.”
“It’s too expensive or complicated.”

This mindset is widespread—and dangerous.

According to a 2024 report by IBM, the average time to identify and contain a data breach is 204 days, and businesses that delayed security investments faced 15–25% higher losses during an attack. Once a breach occurs, it often leads to financial, legal, and reputational damage. Many businesses never fully recover.

Statistics on the Vulnerability of Businesses in the U.S.

The numbers don’t lie. Here’s a snapshot of the current state:

• 61% of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. experienced a cyberattack in 2023.
  (Source: Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report)
• 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses, yet only 14% are prepared to respond.
  (Source: Accenture)
• The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. hit $9.48 million in 2023.
  (Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report)
• Over 50% of businesses that suffer a significant cyberattack close within six months.
  (Source: National Cyber Security Alliance)

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue anymore—it’s a business survival issue.

Recent Hacks in the Philippines

While large-scale breaches make international headlines, the Philippines has quietly become a hotspot for cyberattacks.

• In 2023, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) suffered a ransomware attack by the Medusa group. Sensitive data of over 30 million members was compromised.
• January 2024: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported unauthorized access to its server, revealing vulnerabilities in government infrastructure.
• Local SMEs in sectors like logistics, retail, and even churches have reported increased phishing attempts, social engineering, and business email compromises.
• Earlier this year, DICT recently confirmed that there have been persistent cyber attacks targeting offices under the executive branch.

The trend shows a shift: cybercriminals are not just targeting large corporations—they’re going after entities with weaker defenses.

How Can EverestMSS Help?

EverestMSS is built for businesses that want to be proactive, not reactive.

We offer:

• Security Risk Assessments – to help identify vulnerabilities before hackers do.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) – real-time monitoring to detect and neutralize threats quickly.
• Security Awareness Training – because your team is your first line of defense.
• Business Continuity Planning – to ensure you stay operational even during an incident.
• Compliance Support – for local laws (e.g., Data Privacy Act of 2012) and global standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

Our team doesn’t just sell tools—we build custom security strategies tailored to your business needs and maturity level.

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Don’t wait for a breach to wake you up.
Protect your business today with EverestMSS. Your future self—and your customers—will thank you.