At AVC Technology, we work with businesses across Indianapolis and Central Indiana every day—and one pattern has become impossible to ignore. Most cyberattacks aren’t aimed at massive corporations anymore. They’re now targeting everyday businesses right here in our local market—the organizations that make this city run.
The biggest risk we see isn’t the technology itself—it’s the assumption that “we’re too small to be a target.” Cybercriminals are counting on that belief.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there has never been a more important time for Indiana business owners to step back, re-evaluate their mindset, and strengthen the protection around their operations, people, and customers.
The Hidden Problem: Local Businesses Are Now the Primary Targets
Most cyber incidents we respond to start with the business saying the same thing: “We never thought this would happen to us.”
That mindset is dangerous—because the environment has changed faster than most business leaders realize:
- 80% of cyberattacks now target small- to mid-sized organizations
- Ransomware downtime can shut down operations in hours
- Reputation loss can cost years of community trust
- Insurance carriers are increasingly rejecting claims if cybersecurity wasn’t proactive
Cybersecurity is no longer “good to have.” Today, it directly affects business continuity, client confidence, and even contractual eligibility with larger partners.
What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Cybersecurity
We see four common misconceptions holding companies back:
“We’ve never had a problem, so we must be safe.”
Past luck is not future protection. Attackers evolve faster than most systems do.
“We already have antivirus and backups—we’re covered.”
Modern attackers bypass basic tools in minutes. Today requires layered defenses.
“Security slows down operations.”
That’s outdated thinking. Properly implemented cybersecurity reduces downtime and improves reliability.
“We’ll deal with it when something happens.”
By that point, costs—financial and reputational—are exponentially higher.
The real risk isn’t a lack of tools—it’s a lack of visibility, monitoring, and proactive strategy.
How We Protect Indianapolis Businesses
At AVC Technology, we don’t take a reactive or checkbox approach. We believe cybersecurity should work quietly in the background to protect your operations every single day — not interfere with them.
Our protection model focuses on:
- Continuous monitoring and threat response — not just alerts, but action
- Proactive security hardening as your staff, tools, and systems evolve
- Human-focused protections — since most breaches start with a person, not a device
- Built-in recovery planning so you can restore fast if anything ever happens at all
Our approach is simple: cybersecurity should support your growth, not slow it down — and it should protect you long before you're forced to care about it.
If Something Happened Tomorrow—Would You Be Ready?
Cyber incidents don’t wait for you to be prepared. And in today’s environment, hope is not a defense strategy. If your answer isn’t a confident “yes,” then this is the right time to start the conversation.
At AVC Technology, we help Indianapolis businesses strengthen their cybersecurity before it becomes a crisis.
Contact us for more information—and let’s make sure your business is protected before it needs to be.
