Cybercriminals are not skipping over small businesses anymore. Nearly half of all attacks now target SMBs. They know smaller companies often have weaker defenses and less room to absorb the damage.
The statistics are overwhelming:
- One in three SMBs was successfully attacked last year
- One in five would shut down after a major breach
- The average loss per incident reached $1.6 million in 2024
These are not hypothetical risks. They are patterns that repeat across industries, regions, and company sizes.
What Readiness Really Means
Cyber readiness is about how well your business can prevent, respond, and recover when something goes wrong. This includes how leadership sets priorities, how employees handle access, how you protect data, how commercial grade tools and processes are utilized, and how you would respond in the middle of an incident. Weakness in any of these areas leaves the whole business exposed.
See Where You Stand
That is why we recommend every business takes a Cyber Readiness test annually. In just a few minutes you will know your strengths, vulnerabilities, and what to prioritize next.
Cybersecurity is no longer an IT checkbox. It’s a business survival skill. Whether you’re just starting to build your security posture or you want to validate what you already have in place, knowing where you stand is the first step.
Don’t wait for an incident to find out you weren’t ready. Take the assessment now and move forward with confidence.