Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Small Business

Most small business owners assume cybercriminals go after big companies – the data says the opposite. 43% of all cyberattacks now target small businesses, and 88% of small-business breaches involve ransomware, nearly triple the rate at large enterprises. The average breach costs a small business roughly $254,000, and nearly one in five never recovers. The good news: almost every attack traces back to just five preventable gaps, and closing them doesn’t require an IT department or a big budget – most businesses can cover the essentials for around $100–$150 a month. In this practical, no-jargon session, you’ll learn the four threats behind nearly every small-business breach, the five defenses that stop most of them cold, real tools and real prices so you can budget with confidence, and a simple 30-day plan to go from exposed to protected.