Cyber-attacks might make the headlines when they affect major corporations, but cyber security isn’t only a big-business issue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are targets too – and the consequences can include operational disruption, financial loss and damage to important business relationships.
According to the Government’s latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 46% of small businesses and 65% of medium-sized businesses identified a cyber security breach or attack during the previous 12 months, with phishing by far the most commonly reported type.
Technology plays an important part in keeping businesses secure, but so do the everyday decisions made by the people using it. Read on to find out what SMEs and their employees should be looking out for – and some simple steps we can all take to reduce the risk.