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Credit to Author: Scott Woodgate| Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n

As October draws to a close, marking 21 years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/a>, cyberattacks continue to be a challenge for businesses of all sizes, however, small and medium businesses (SMBs) face distinct challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Although SMBs face heightened cybersecurity threats, unlike large enterprises, they often lack the resources and expertise to implement extensive security measures or manage complex security solutions, making them prime targets for bad actors. Both the risks that SMBs face and their current level of security readiness are not widely understood. <\/p>\n

To help us better understand the SMB security needs and trends, Microsoft partnered with Bredin, a company specializing in SMB research and insights, to conduct a survey focused on security for businesses<\/a> with 25 to 299 employees. As we share these insights below, and initial actions that can take to address them, SMBs can also find additional best practices to stay secure in the Be Cybersmart Kit<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Read the full report to learn more about how security is continuing to play an important role for SMBs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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1. One in three SMBs have been victims of a cyberattack <\/h2>\n

With cyberattacks on the rise, SMBs are increasingly affected. Research shows that 31% of SMBs have been victims of cyberattacks such as ransomware, phishing, or data breaches. Despite this, many SMBs still hold misconceptions that increase their risk and vulnerability. Some believe they are too small to be targeted by hackers or assume that compliance equates to security. It is crucial to understand that bad actors pose a threat to businesses of all sizes, and complacency in cybersecurity can lead to significant risks. <\/p>\n

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How can SMBs approach this?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microsoft, in collaborating with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), has outlined four simple best practices to creates a strong cybersecurity foundation. <\/p>\n