20 Minutes to Stop a Breach: Why SMEs Can’t Afford to Wait Weeks to Spot a Cyberattack

Most businesses don’t realise they’ve been attacked until it’s far too late. On average, it can take weeks—or even months—for a company to spot a breach. By then, the damage is already done: data stolen, reputations damaged, and operations disrupted.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

With Managed Detection and Response (MDR) from ESET, threats are contained in as little as 20 minutes. That means attacks are identified and stopped before they can turn into a crisis.

Why speed matters

Cybercriminals don’t hang around. Once they’re in your systems, they move fast—stealing data, encrypting files, and spreading malicious software. The longer an attack goes unnoticed, the greater the cost to your business.

A slow response = lost money, lost time, and lost trust.

MDR changes the game by shrinking the response window to just minutes, not weeks.

Real experts on your side

Unlike traditional security tools that just send you alerts, MDR is powered by real cybersecurity experts. ESET’s global security team monitors your systems 24/7, looking for unusual behaviour and suspicious activity.

When something doesn’t look right, they don’t just notify you—they take action.

Less noise, more protection

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by endless security alerts, you’re not alone. Many SMEs don’t have the resources to sift through technical warnings and decide what’s important.

With MDR, you don’t need to. The experts filter the noise, neutralise the threat, and give you clear, concise updates—so you can stay focused on running your business.

Peace of mind without the extra staff

Hiring in-house analysts to monitor threats around the clock isn’t realistic for most SMEs. With ESET MDR, you get enterprise-grade protection without extra staff or spiralling costs.

That’s real peace of mind.

👉 Ready to see how MDR can protect your business?

Book a quick call with CJAZ Consulting today. 020 3950 0360