Tag: SMB

How to decrease security liabilities for SMBs: Look at cyber risks through the eyes of an insurer

June 27, 2023

While not an option for all small and medium businesses (SMBs), cyber insurance is explored here as a catalyst to discuss security preparedness for today’s increasingly complex threat landscape. Companies have to find secure ways to navigate that landscape to conduct at least some of their operations: to stay relevant, manage commerce and logistics, and … More How to decrease security liabilities for SMBs: Look at cyber risks through the eyes of an insurer

What are the cybersecurity concerns of SMBs by sector?

April 12, 2023

Some sectors have high confidence in their in-house cybersecurity expertise, while others prefer to enlist the support of an external provider to keep their systems and data secured. While threat detections continue to rise, the widening cybersecurity skills gap is leaving businesses exposed. It is an issue particularly felt by SMBs forced to rein in … More What are the cybersecurity concerns of SMBs by sector?

ESET SMB Digital Security Sentiment Report: The damaging effects of a breach

February 21, 2023

SMBs need to not only reduce their odds of being hit by an attack, but also implement processes that they can follow if their defenses are breached. The prevalence of cyberattacks continues to rise, with our telemetry showing a 13% increase in cyberthreat detections in 2022 year-on-year. While the news tends to feature breaches involving major companies, … More ESET SMB Digital Security Sentiment Report: The damaging effects of a breach

Confident cybersecurity means fewer headaches for SMBs

February 16, 2023

Small and medium-sized businesses have good reason to be concerned about the loss of data and financial impacts. While tech advancements have enabled small and medium businesses (SMBs) to grow their business and allowed them to evolve their operational models, cybersecurity risks and threats can cancel any progress that has been made so far. Underlying … More Confident cybersecurity means fewer headaches for SMBs