Private equity firms bet on the growth and success of companies in order to maintain profitable portfolios. But there’s a danger lurking out there ready to bleed your investments — ransomware.
Historically, considering a robust cybersecurity foundation hasn’t been a significant part of evaluating companies until recently. Between 2020 and 2021, cyberattacks against midsize companies in every industry increased by at least 50%. Because cyberattacks against small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are becoming increasingly common, private-equity firms must prioritize the cybersecurity of their companies more than ever.
Whether a company has limited in-house IT support or an established internal team, collaborating with ClearFuze will strengthen cybersecurity defenses and mitigate resource-draining cyberattacks.
Companies that have been recently acquired by a private equity firm are especially at risk for a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals actively monitor and target mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for the opportunity to leverage a newly-acquired company’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities against its new owner’s finances.
The ever-present possibility of costly cyber threats puts underprepared SMEs — as well as their private capital backers — in vulnerable positions for huge financial losses. The average ransomware payout among midsize companies was more than $1 million last year.
Maintaining secure and robust cybersecurity is often difficult for young, growing companies, which is making private equity firm leaders more discerning about their investments. Protect your portfolio by partnering your investments with the trusted, cost-effective services of ClearFuze. ClearFuze provides full-service, holistic cybersecurity solutions that align with any company’s strategies and business goals.
ClearFuze Safeguards Your Business and Investments
There is one area that tends to lack when companies experience growth and success: cybersecurity. According to ZDNet, cybercriminals laundered more than $8.6 billion in cryptocurrency in 2021 alone. Techniques used by cybercriminals to expose and target weaknesses in SMEs are highly effective against vulnerable systems.
ClearFuze provides industry-standard cybersecurity software and protocols to protect businesses against the latest and most dangerous threats out there. Pairing your portfolio with a tested-and-proven cybersecurity services company ensures the continued growth and viability of those investments.
Companies often adjust reactively to these exploits, which leaves them vulnerable to the ever-evolving methods of cybercriminals. ClearFuze actively works with companies to mitigate breaches and defend their companies against would-be hackers.
We provide advanced antivirus software, privacy and data protection, encryption, and around-the-clock support. Protect your portfolio with a comprehensive cybersecurity solution from ClearFuze.
Acquire Solutions to Protect Your Entire Portfolio
Ransomware attackers post a unique and problematic threat for private-equity firms. One vulnerable company can lead to a cascade effect across your entire portfolio. If cybercriminals realize that one company within your portfolio is susceptible to their attacks, they’re likely to attack the remainder, seeking out the same weaknesses.
ClearFuze develops specialized, customized cybersecurity plans to protect each company’s unique operations and infrastructure. We assess challenges and needs before developing a customized solution that best addresses all of them.
As one of leading cybersecurity services companies in Los Angeles, ClearFuze partners closely with businesses to develop solutions tailored for their specific needs. We assess your company’s technology, infrastructure and support to devise a unique solution.
Our ClearONE service provides companies with dedicated IT specialists and 24/7 help from one of LA’s most experienced cybersecurity providers. Contact us today to learn more about how we can protect you against the latest cyber threats.