Let’s be honest, cybersecurity is a bit overwhelming. There’s a lot to think about, and it’s likely not your number one priority, especially if you’re focused on growing your company and taking care of day-to-day operations. You know it’s a risk, but it’s also the kind of risk that happens to other companies right? Well, not exactly.
The reality is that SMEs aren’t immune to cyber attacks; in fact they’re just as much of a target because they tend to have fewer security measures in place. A lot of SMEs we work with assume they’re too small to be a hacker’s radar, but the stats say otherwise – a 2024 report by Genatec said that as many as 94% of SMEs had been targeted.
So what gives? Well, if you think about it, your business relies heavily on digital tools. Emails, customer records, financial transactions, cloud storage, remote working setups. And because we tend to work remotely, every connected device in your business will have access to most of those digital tools – which is cyber criminal’s dream.
Those connections are, in effect, doors into your organisation for hackers – which is why ‘locking’ them with endpoint security has become so important. So, if you do one thing your cybersecurity this year, protecting devices like laptops, phones and servers with endpoint should be it.
Modern Threats Need Modern Solutions
Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last decade you’ll know that the raft of risks are many, varied and evolving, which is why traditional antivirus software no longer cuts it. SMEs need next-generation endpoint security, which combines cloud-based protection, AI-driven threat detection, and Zero Trust security principles.
So what can you do right now?
The good news? You don’t need a massive IT budget to stay secure – instead good old fashioned Cybersecurity 101 gets you most of the way there:
- Adopt Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification (like a mobile code) to log in.
- Use Cloud-Based Security Solutions – Modern endpoint security tools provide automatic updates and AI-powered protection without the need for complex IT management.
- Educate Your Team – The biggest cybersecurity risk? Human error. Regular training on phishing scams and password hygiene goes a long way.
- Secure Remote Access – If your team works remotely, ensure they’re using secure VPNs or Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) instead of public Wi-Fi.
- Backup, Backup, Backup – Ransomware can cripple a business, but if you have secure cloud backups, you can recover quickly without paying a ransom.
We can help too…
If all of this sounds a bit much, you don’t have to do it alone. As a Managed Service Provider (MSPs) we specialise in providing affordable security solutions tailored to your needs SMEs. Our service meets you where you are, and helps you get to where you want to go – there’s no cookie-cutter approach here. All it means is we do your IT and you do what you do best!
Cybersecurity isn’t just for the big players. Investing in endpoint security now can save you from devastating breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage later. If you want to get started drop us a line in the comments box.