Almost half (44%) of companies with 251 to 500 employees said that they had experienced an official data breach within the past 12 months. The survey found that 88% of small businesses believe that they are at least a “somewhat likely” target for cybercriminals, including almost half (46%) that believe they are a “very likely” target.

Learning points

• Increased vulnerability awareness: SMBs are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. Learn what proactive measures can protect sensitive data
• Data breach prevalence: robust cybersecurity strategies and incident response plans to mitigate the potential damage of data breaches
• Risk assessment and mitigation: tailoring security measures accordingly with different layers of proactive steps