Do small businesses take cybersecurity seriously enough?

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Answer: Not always. Despite the growing risk, around 50% of SMBs still have no cybersecurity policy or budget in place. Many owners assume they’re too small to be a target, with nearly 60% believing their business isn’t at risk. This underestimation leads to gaps in protection: It’s clear that while the threats are growing, the… Read More »

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Do small businesses take cybersecurity seriously enough?

Answer:

Not always. Despite the growing risk, around 50% of SMBs still have no cybersecurity policy or budget in place. Many owners assume they’re too small to be a target, with nearly 60% believing their business isn’t at risk.

This underestimation leads to gaps in protection:

Only 20% use multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Fewer than a quarter of SMBs are confident in their ability to respond to a cyberattack
Most do not provide regular security training to staff

It’s clear that while the threats are growing, the response from small businesses hasn’t caught up—putting them in a vulnerable position.