There is a misconception that cyberattacks only target large companies. In reality, SMEs are among the most frequently targeted \u2014 precisely because they often lack adequate protection measures.<\/p>\n
In 2026, the most common threats include:<\/p>\n
phishing and social engineering \u2014 fake emails that trick employees into revealing credentials or installing malicious software;<\/p>\n
exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities \u2014 outdated systems that become easy entry points;<\/p>\n
These are not hypothetical risks. In Romania, the number of reported cyberattacks has increased significantly, and the consequences range from financial losses to GDPR violations and reputational damage.<\/strong> Essential protection measures<\/p>\n Firewall and network segmentation<\/strong> \u2014 a properly configured firewall is the first line of defense. Combined with VLAN segmentation, it limits the spread of an attack within the internal network.<\/p>\n Multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/strong> \u2014 passwords alone are no longer sufficient. Implementing MFA on all critical services (email, VPN, admin) drastically reduces the risk of unauthorized access.<\/p>\n Updates and patching<\/strong> \u2014 many attacks exploit known vulnerabilities. A systematic patching process for operating systems, applications, and firmware is essential.<\/p>\n Backup and recovery plan<\/strong> \u2014 regular backups, periodically tested, stored in a separate location. A well-defined disaster recovery plan can make the difference between a few hours of downtime and a few weeks.<\/p>\n The cost of a cyberattack is not limited to the ransom demanded by hackers. It includes downtime, lost productivity, data recovery costs, potential GDPR fines, and long-term damage to client trust.<\/p>\n Investing in a security audit and preventive measures is always less expensive than the cost of an incident. Gobalt Solutions offers comprehensive security assessments for companies in Bra\u0219ov and across Romania. Request an assessment<\/a> and find out where you stand in terms of IT security.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you want a network that works, not just one that exists,<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-servicii-it","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1038"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1047,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1038\/revisions\/1047"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gobalt.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How much does a security incident cost?<\/h2>\n