Numbers That Make You Think

According to recent studies, the average cost of a cyberattack for a Canadian SME is between $25,000 and $100,000. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Direct Costs

Technical Recovery

System restoration: $5,000 - $50,000

Forensic investigation: $10,000 - $30,000

Victim notification: $2,000 - $10,000

Ransom (if paid - not recommended)

Average amount demanded: $50,000 - $200,000

Indirect Costs

Business Interruption

Lost revenue: varies by business

Average recovery time: 23 days

Reputation

Customer loss: 25% on average

Reduced company value

Regulatory Fines

Law 25: fines up to $25M or 4% of global revenue

Prevention Over Cure

Investing in cybersecurity costs a fraction of what an attack costs. Contact AIKI Secure for an assessment.

The Real Cost of a Cyberattack for a Quebec SME