The St. Paul Cyberattack Is a Wake-Up Call for Central Texas Businesses
When officials in St. Paul, Minnesota, declared a state of emergency in July 2025, it wasn’t because of a natural disaster. It was a cyberattack—targeted, calculated, and devastating.
City operations halted. Phones stopped working. Public systems were frozen. And for days, city leaders scrambled to assess the damage.
As the CEO of CTTS, a Managed IT Services firm serving businesses across Central Texas, I want you to understand something:
This wasn’t just an attack on government infrastructure.
It was a warning shot to every business owner from Austin to Temple.
What’s at Stake for Your Business
Let’s say tomorrow your systems lock up.
No access to customer data.
No phones.
No orders getting out.
No payments coming in.
Your team can’t work. Your clients can’t reach you. And your reputation starts to erode within hours.
That’s what ransomware does. It doesn’t just hold your files hostage—it holds your entire business hostage.
And most small to mid-size companies in Central Texas aren’t prepared for that level of disruption. Many don’t even have basic protections in place.
CTTS: Your Cybersecurity Partner in Central Texas
We’ve seen firsthand how quickly things can spiral when cybersecurity is treated as a checkbox—or worse, ignored.
That’s why our team at CTTS doesn’t just fix problems. We prevent them.
For over 20 years, we’ve helped companies in Georgetown, Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos, and beyond build resilient, secure IT systems that protect their operations and give them peace of mind.
We act as your IT guide, helping you:
- Understand your current vulnerabilities
- Implement layered security (without blowing the budget)
- Train your team on real-world threats
- Build a recovery plan if disaster strikes
- Sleep better at night knowing someone’s always watching your back
5 Cybersecurity Best Practices for CEOs and Business Owners
- Don’t wait for signs of a breach.
By the time you see it, it’s too late. Prevention is key. - Train your team regularly.
Most breaches start with a simple phishing email. Education is your first defense. - Back up everything—offsite and encrypted.
Your backups should be safe from the same attack that hits your network. - Have a written incident response plan.
When time is critical, everyone needs to know what to do and who to call. - Partner with a local cybersecurity expert.
You don’t need to solve this alone. CTTS is here to help.
Your Business Deserves Better Than a Crisis Plan Written in Panic
The truth is, it’s not if a cyberattack will affect your business—it’s when.
But you have a choice right now: You can either be reactive like St. Paul was, or proactive like the many Central Texas businesses already working with CTTS.
Let’s make sure your name never appears in a cyberattack headline.
Schedule your free strategy session with CTTS today. We’ll review your current setup, identify risks, and show you how to protect your business moving forward.
FAQs About Protecting Your Business From a Cyberattack
Q: Do small businesses really get targeted by hackers?
Yes—because they’re often the easiest targets. Most attacks are automated and opportunistic, not personal.
Q: We already have antivirus—do we need more?
Antivirus is one piece of a larger puzzle. A complete security stack includes monitoring, backup, training, and incident response.
Q: What does CTTS include in a strategy session?
A 1-on-1 review of your current systems, potential risks, and a tailored plan based on your goals and budget.
Contact CTTS today for IT support and managed services in Austin, TX. Let us handle your IT so you can focus on growing your business. Visit CTTSonline.com or call us at (512) 388-5559 to get started!