incident response
9 articles tagged "incident response": strategic IT insights for growing businesses and manufacturers.
The Preferred Data team writes for small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our headquarters in High Point, NC. Below is every post on incident response. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Backups Alone Won't Save You: NC Small Business 2026
In 2026, 96% of ransomware steals data before encrypting. Why NC small businesses need recovery plans that address theft, not just restore. (336) 886-3282.
Verizon 2026 DBIR: 96% of Ransomware Hits NC SMBs
The 2026 Verizon DBIR shows SMBs are now the top ransomware target. Learn the defense playbook for NC small businesses. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.
Medtronic Breach: NC Manufacturer Lessons from ShinyHunters
April 2026 Medtronic breach: 9M records claimed. How NC manufacturers harden corporate IT against ShinyHunters tactics. Call (336) 886-3282.
Manufacturing Ransomware Wave: What NC Plants Must Do Now
After May 2026 ransomware hit West Pharmaceutical and Foxconn, NC manufacturers face the same risk. Learn how small plants defend OT/IT. Call (336) 886-3282.
29% of Breaches Start With a Vendor: NC SMB 2026 Guide
Third-party data breaches drive 29% of incidents and increasingly hit small businesses through their vendors. NC SMB supply chain defense guide 2026.
Ransomware-as-a-Service: NC Small Business Defense Guide
Ransomware-as-a-Service has put attack kits in the hands of low-skill criminals. Learn how NC small businesses can defend against RaaS. Call (336) 886-3282.
FBI IC3: $20.9B Cybercrime Losses Hit Small Businesses Hard
FBI 2025 IC3 report: record $20.9B in cybercrime losses, up 26% YoY. Why NC small businesses are top targets and how to defend. Call (336) 886-3282.
SonicWall SNWLID-2026-0004: 3 Critical Firewall Flaws NC Businesses Must Patch Now
SonicWall disclosed three SonicOS vulnerabilities on April 29, 2026 affecting Gen6, Gen7, and Gen8 firewalls. Learn how NC businesses can patch quickly and harden management interfaces.
Ransomware Payments Drop to 28% Record Low Even as Attacks Surge 50%: What NC Businesses Must Know
New Chainalysis data shows ransomware payment rates hit an all-time low of 28%, but attacks surged 50% year-over-year with $820M+ in payments. Learn what separates businesses that recover without payi…