Organisations more vulnerable to cyberattacks over weekends and holidays

Cyber attackers don’t take breaks

As the summer holiday season is here, cybercriminals are gearing up for a ransomware spree.

Did you know that during weekends and holidays, companies are most likely to be targeted? In a recent report by Semperis, out of a pool of 900 organisations, 86% were targeted during these times.

• 96% of organisations maintain a security operations centre 24/7
• 85% reduce SOC staffing by up to 50% on holidays and weekends
• 78% of global respondents from finance experienced ransomware incidents on holidays or weekends

Are you protected against cyberattacks over weekends, holidays or when your IT/security team are off sick?

24/7 security with ESET MDR

Stay one step ahead and safeguard your organisation with ESET MDR’s 24/7/365 security holiday cover. Benefit from uninterrupted protection, giving you peace of mind while your IT team takes a well-deserved break.

ESET MDR features and benefits

1. 24/7 Threat Monitoring and Response
Feature: Continuous monitoring by ESET’s Security Operations Center (SOC) with real-time threat detection and incident response.
Benefit: Ensures threats are identified and neutralised quickly—often within minutes—reducing the risk of data breaches and operational downtime.

2. AI-Powered Detection with Human Expertise
Feature: Combines machine learning and automation with expert threat hunters and analysts.
Benefit: Delivers high-accuracy threat detection with minimal false positives, while also catching sophisticated attacks that automated tools might miss.

3. Proactive Threat Hunting and Forensics
Feature: Regular proactive threat hunting, digital forensics, and root cause analysis.
Benefit: Identifies hidden threats and vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, strengthening your overall security posture.

4. Customisable Alerts and Reporting
Feature: Tailored notifications and detailed monthly reports with insights into your threats, vulnerabilities, and user behaviour.
Benefit: Empowers your IT teams and decision-makers with actionable intelligence to improve security strategies and compliance.

Watch the video case study below to see how ESET MDR helps M Sport with 24/7 cyber security.

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