Why Cybersecurity is Critical for SMBs
Cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for large enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are now prime targets for cybercriminals. Hackers are aware that SMBs often lack robust security measures, making them vulnerable to ransomware, phishing, and supply chain attacks [1].
🔴 50% of SMBs reported experiencing cyberattacks in 2024 [2].
🔴 60% of SMBs that suffer cyberattacks close within six months [3].
🔴 The average cost of a data breach for an SMB exceeds £100,000, excluding reputational damage [4].
With cyber threats increasing, SMBs can no longer afford to rely on basic cybersecurity tools. A proactive security strategy is essential to prevent breaches before they happen.
How SMBs Can Achieve Enterprise-Grade Cybersecurity
In today’s landscape, traditional antivirus software and firewalls are no longer enough. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI-driven attacks, automated bots, and ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) to infiltrate businesses of all sizes [5].
To counter these risks, SMBs must adopt enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions that provide multi-layered defence mechanisms. This approach helps protect businesses from evolving cyber threats and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
🔐 Cyber Risk Assessments & Vulnerability Management
You can’t secure what you don’t know is vulnerable.
Cybercriminals frequently exploit unpatched software, weak passwords, and misconfigured security settings [6]. Addressing these vulnerabilities is crucial to maintaining business continuity.
- Cyber Vulnerability Assessments identify security weaknesses before attackers do [7].
- Proactive monitoring minimises cyber risks and ensures compliance with industry regulations [8].
- Regular assessments enhance visibility, helping businesses stay ahead of cyber threats.
🛡 Managed Cybersecurity: SOC & SIEM Services
Cyber threats operate 24/7—your defence should too.
A Security Operations Centre (SOC) combined with Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) provides round-the-clock protection. This proactive approach ensures that potential threats are detected and neutralised before they cause harm.
- 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring helps identify attacks in real-time [4].
- AI-driven threat intelligence prevents ransomware, phishing, and insider breaches [9].
- Managed cybersecurity experts handle security incidents, reducing in-house workload [7].
By outsourcing security monitoring, SMBs benefit from enterprise-level protection without the need to hire a full security team.
🔄Air-Gapped Backups & Disaster Recovery
Ransomware isn’t a matter of “if” but “when”.
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, with ransomware gangs encrypting entire business networks to extort payments [5]. Relying on cloud-only backups can leave businesses exposed, as attackers may encrypt or delete them [10].
- Air-Gapped Backups create an untouchable copy of critical data, preventing ransom payments [1].
- Automated Disaster Recovery restores business operations within hours, not days [10].
- Having an effective recovery strategy ensures minimal disruption in case of a cyber incident.
Why SMBs Choose ADT for Cybersecurity
At Assured Digital Technologies (ADT), we bring enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions to SMBs, ensuring robust protection without complexity.
What We Offer:
✔ Cyber Vulnerability Assessments to detect risks before they become threats.
✔ Managed Cybersecurity Services (SOC & SIEM) for constant threat protection.
✔ Air-Gapped Backups & Disaster Recovery to safeguard your critical data.
With a proactive security approach, businesses can defend against cyber threats and ensure operational continuity.
Strengthen Your Cybersecurity with Confidence
Cyber threats are evolving, but with the right strategy, your business can stay ahead. Investing in enterprise-grade cybersecurity gives you peace of mind, knowing your data, systems, and customers are protected.
📍 Discover your security gaps with a Cyber Vulnerability Assessment.
🔍 Gain expert insights and a roadmap to strengthen your defences.
💡 Take a proactive approach to securing your business for the future.
📩 Book Your Free Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Today
Sources
[1] Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, GOV.UK, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2024.
[2] Verizon, “Data Breach Investigations Report 2024,” available at: https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/.
[3] IBM, “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024,” available at: https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach.
[4] National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), “The Cyber Threat to UK Businesses 2024,” available at: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyber-threat-report-2024.
[5] Sophos, “Ransomware Trends Report 2024,” available at: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-news-trends/ransomware.aspx.
[6] CISA, “Cybersecurity Alerts 2024,” available at: https://www.cisa.gov/.
[7] Gartner, “SOC and SIEM Market Guide 2024,” available at: https://www.gartner.com/en/insights/cybersecurity.
[8] National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), “Best Practices for Data Backup,” available at: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/.
[9] Forrester, “SMB Cybersecurity Trends & Outsourcing,” available at: https://go.forrester.com/research/.
[10] TechTarget, “Disaster Recovery Planning for SMBs,” available at: https://www.techtarget.com/searchdisasterrecovery.
