Issue 14

Server Compromised

Major security breaches can be disastrous to a web hosting firm. Besides the obvious “black eye” that a security issue creates, you also have to consider the resulting downtime, potential exposure of customer data, customer service time (explaining the situation and helping clients repair any damage), and potential client loss that result for almost any major security breach. The total cost of these incidents is difficult to accurately calculate, and often takes weeks to fully realize.