However, cybersecurity remains an unresolved issue for companies. In this article we tell you the main conclusions of the Sage report “Cybersecurity for SMEs: Navigating complexity and resilience”.
Any business, regardless of size, should feel secure and focus on being productive and efficient. However, cybersecurity remains a challenge for many organizations , especially in an uncertain and ever-changing environment.
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Cybersecurity challenges for SMEs
The report prepared by Sage draws several important conclusions regarding the challenges faced by SMEs in terms of cybersecurity . They are as follows:
Lack of updating . 51% of SMEs consider that their main challenge is staying up to date with new threats. This figure rises to 54% in the case of SMEs based in the United Kingdom.
Reinforcing what is expected of them . Another challenge in this area is ensuring that employees understand what is expected of them (45%).
Cybersecurity training . Employees must be aware of the risks, regulations, and how to act in the event of a cyberattack. This challenge ranks third with 44%.
Costs . The cost of cybersecurity measures is another challenge for SMEs (43%). For 44% of SMEs, economic uncertainty and rising prices are a factor in this expenditure .
Do business owners understand the basics of cybersecurity?
There are certain elements that are basic in cybersecurity , such as:
system patching ,
data backups ,
access controls or two -factor authentication.
But even these basic aspects require specific knowledge and tools to work properly.
On this matter, we highlight the following aspects:
Use of firewalls . It is worth noting that 46% of SMEs do not use firewalls , even though 84% claim to be familiar with them.
Backing up data. Globally, 42% do not back up critical engineering email list data. Interestingly, UK SMEs (62%) are more diligent in this regard than US SMEs (55%).
Teleworking, safe?
Over the past few years, working models have changed and SMEs are faced with a reality in which remote or hybrid work prevails . Measures must be taken to prevent cyberattacks.
Taking action. 73% of companies have implemented systems to facilitate secure remote working. For 63% of organisations, these systems are different from the security applied in the office. However, in many cases there is a lack of IT or cybersecurity experts. This is why employers are concerned about the ability of SMEs to deal with the cybersecurity risks of remote working.
Security monitoring . Although a large percentage of companies (82%) have implemented some security control, only 57% monitor security in teleworking .
Keys to fostering a proactive culture in cybersecurity
To avoid cyberattacks and respond effectively to them, it is necessary to foster a corporate culture that develops employee proactivity. The key is for employees to learn to make the right decisions regarding security. The actions that Setting an example from the top.
