Today, we’re excited to take that vision a step further with the general availability of the standalone version of Microsoft Defender for Business. Delivering on security for all to help protect SMBsĪt Microsoft Ignite, we shared our vision for security for all, believing that small and medium businesses should have affordable access to the same level of protection as enterprises. Sophisticated enterprise security solutions are often prohibitively complex or too expensive-or both. In fact, less than half of the SMBs surveyed have a dedicated IT security person in-house, and SMBs cite a lack of specialized security staff as their top security risk factor. What makes SMBs particularly vulnerable is that they often have fewer resources and lack specialized security staff. Although 80 percent of SMBs state they have some form of antivirus solution, 93 percent continue to have concerns about the increasing and evolving cyberattacks-with phishing, ransomware, and data protection being top of mind.
Many SMBs still rely on traditional antivirus solutions for their security. 4ĭespite facing similar risks as enterprises, SMBs often lack access to the right resources and tools. In fact, there has been a more than 300 percent increase in ransomware attacks, of which more than half were directed at small businesses. With nearly one in four SMBs stating that they had a security breach in the last year, they have reason to be concerned. More than 70 percent of SMBs said cyberthreats are becoming more of a business risk. Microsoft surveyed more than 150 small and medium businesses in the United States in April 2022 to better understand the changing SMB security needs. Increased security concerns with the changing SMB landscape 2 As we celebrate their innovation and contributions this week, it’s important to acknowledge the increased cyber risks they face as they embrace hybrid work and new digital business models, along with the emergence of cyberattacks as a service. Happy National Small Business Week 1 in the United States! Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are the bedrock of our economy, representing 90 percent of businesses and more than 50 percent of employment worldwide.
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