Ransomware, phishing alerts, malware and skimming devices make up just some of the data breaches that businesses and private citizens are subject to on a daily basis. As the world relies increasingly on digital networks to communicate, manage money and conduct business the risks of abuses seem daunting. Even large businesses are not immune: The State University of New York, SunTrust Banks and Panera Bread are just a few of the many companies that have fallen victim to hackers.

When US Department of Defense prime contractor McLaughlin Research began planning its cybersecurity strategy, it considered a range of vendor options—then decided to implement an internally developed solution. Their solution has been so effective they decided to spin off a new company, NeQter Labs, to assist small businesses in defending against cybersecurity attacks as well.

For help getting off the ground, NeQter sought the assistance of the RISBDC. While working to capitalize its growth strategy, president Richard Astle said, “The experience and help [from the RISBDC] has been instrumental in our growth, projections and access to capital.”

NeQter describes their Compliance Engine as “the ultimate plug-and-play solution for network-wide visibility and control, protecting proprietary information and enhancing your cybersecurity posture.” Small businesses appreciate this solution because it seamlessly integrates with all major firewall and software platforms and includes real time monitoring and alerting.

To learn more about NeQter Labs visit their website at NeQterLabs.com.