Let’s say you hear about a string of burglaries in your neighborhood. Would you leave your front door wide open and hope for the best?
Of course not. But that’s essentially what many businesses are doing when they delay fixing known security vulnerabilities in their systems.
Here’s the alarming truth: More than two-thirds of companies take over 24 hours to patch serious flaws. That’s a full day—or more—where hackers could take advantage. And once they’re in, the damage can be devastating—data loss, financial theft, system shutdowns, and long-term trust issues with clients.
But what exactly is a vulnerability? It’s any weakness in your technology environment that cybercriminals can exploit. This could be unpatched software, outdated firewalls, weak configurations, or even employee accounts without multi-factor authentication. Most security tools can detect these risks, but simply knowing about a vulnerability doesn’t solve the problem—action does.
But what exactly is a vulnerability? It’s any weakness in your technology environment that cybercriminals can exploit. This could be unpatched software, outdated firewalls, weak configurations, or even employee accounts without multi-factor authentication. Most security tools can detect these risks, but simply knowing about a vulnerability doesn’t solve the problem—action does.
Unfortunately, many in-house IT teams are juggling too much. They’re drowning in alerts, stuck using disconnected tools, and forced to handle patching manually. This causes delays that create dangerous windows of opportunity for cyber attackers.
Time is critical. The longer a vulnerability is left open, the greater the chance it’ll be discovered and used against you.
That’s where a trusted IT partner comes in. With the right tools and support, patching becomes fast, efficient, and much less stressful. We use automation to scan for vulnerabilities, prioritize what matters most, and get fixes in place before criminals ever get the chance.
Cybersecurity isn’t about reacting after something goes wrong—it’s about preventing problems in the first place.
If staying on top of vulnerabilities is eating up your time—or worse, falling through the cracks—let’s talk. We’re here to help you protect your business before it becomes a headline.
Apollo IT Services has been helping businesses since our founding in Austin, TX in 2015. With offices in Austin and Northwest Arkansas, we’ve continued to evolve alongside technology, adapting our services to include comprehensive managed IT solutions, cybersecurity expertise, and cloud services. Our mission is simple: to empower your business with reliable IT and empower you with peace of mind. Give us a call today!