Seven realities facing SMBs as they enter a future of increased cyber threats
2022 Intel Cybersecurity outlook for small and midsize businesses


Since the pandemic, cyber criminals have benefitted from businesses overlooking essential security measures as a result of accelerated digital transformation efforts to continue trading. These criminals have targeted smaller and mid-sized organisations in particular as they don't have the budget or readiness to invest in cutting edge security tools.
This study, commissioned by Intel, delves into how well SMBs understand the cyber threats they’re facing. It highlights that far too few SMBs have complete oversight of their weak points or know how valuable their data is to attackers.
Download this resource to learn more about the risks to SMBs, and their MSP partners and discover the recommended security tools.
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