Businesses are taking too long to fix vulnerabilities

Emma Challinor

Chief Creative Officer

May 19, 2025

Imagine you're watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight?

I wouldn't think so.

Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they put off fixing vulnerabilities in their systems. Over two-thirds of businesses take more than 24 hours to address serious security issues.

Understanding Vulnerabilities

What exactly is a vulnerability? In simple terms, it's a weakness in your system that cyber criminals can exploit to access your business data, such as:

  • Outdated software
  • Misconfigured security settings
  • Unpatched systems
  • Weak access controls

The Time Factor

While security tools can flag these weaknesses, many businesses struggle to respond quickly enough. Why?

  • IT staff overwhelmed by manual processes
  • Time wasted analyzing incomplete data
  • Multiple disconnected security tools
  • Increasing response times and costs

Every hour a vulnerability remains unaddressed is another hour cyber criminals have to exploit it.

The Solution

Partnering with a reliable IT support provider can transform your vulnerability management through:

  • Automated security monitoring
  • Expert risk assessment
  • Rapid response protocols
  • Integrated security tools

How We Help

At Clyk, we combine automation and expertise to:

  1. Identify security risks quickly
  2. Prioritise critical vulnerabilities
  3. Implement swift security patches
  4. Maintain continuous system protection

Don't give cyber criminals an open door to your business. Let us help you keep your systems secure and your data protected.

Ready to strengthen your security?

Get in touch with our team today.