"Nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season"

As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, ZAG Technical Services has a reminder for businesses everywhere: There's nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season. With peak harvests and holiday sales just around the corner, it's critical for businesses to identify and close vulnerabilities that could leave them exposed.

Thuan Ngo, Vice President of ZAG Technical Services said: "Cyber attacks can take days, weeks or months to recover from, and may even come with a hefty ransom without the guarantee of restored access. That kind of downtime could spell disaster, especially during critical operational windows like peak harvest season."

To help businesses safeguard their operations, ZAG has released a downloadable cybersecurity checklist. This resource includes essential steps companies can take to minimize risks and prepare for faster recovery in case of an incident. Some key recommendations include deploying a next-generation antivirus and anti-malware solution, engaging in regular employee education, and phishing simulation training, and using system snapshots for predictable, streamlined recovery.

"Now is a great time for businesses to reflect on their cybersecurity practices," added Ngo. "Whether you're worried about ransomware attacks, phishing scams, or system vulnerabilities, we want to empower companies to take proactive measures and prevent downtime before it strikes.