Among SMBs with fewer than 50 employees, only 47% report having a security plan in place.

Only 57% of SMBs say they prioritize protection against advanced threats when selecting a solution.

67% of SMBs prioritize affordability when selecting a cybersecurity solution.

Only 36% of SMBs are investing in new cybersecurity tools.

83% of SMBs report having a cybersecurity plan in place.

71% of SMBs Use a VPN.

71% of SMBs Use a VPN.

50% of SMB tech stacks include antivirus software.

Fake social media accounts or website domains (32%) were a common cyber disruption faced by SMBs in the past 12 months.

80% of SMBs recognise they have cyber vulnerabilities.

Only 15% of SMBs hired an internal IT person or outsourced to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

44% of SMB tech stacks include firewalls.

Lower sales (22%) from cyberattacks is a concern for SMB owners.

65% of SMBs report cybersecurity as the #1 business function that could be managed more effectively with artificial intelligence (AI).

20% of SMBs have no access to cyber technology at all.

33% of SMBs have outdated cyber technology.

16% of SMBs never back up their data.

Phishing texts and emails (48%) were a common cyber disruption faced by SMBs in the past 12 months.

Wi-Fi or network disruptions (52%) were the most common cyber disruptions faced by SMBs in the past 12 months.

49% of SMBs believe AI will be most useful in flagging phishing emails and texts.