Layered Resilience for SMEs
Real resilience doesn’t come from last-minute panic once the storm has hit, it comes from layering defenses through education, prevention, cure, and – most importantly – recovery.
Generative AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape, making phishing emails and deepfakes more convincing and scalable than ever before. Cyber attacks are becoming sophisticated, making them almost impossible to differentiate from genuine communications.
Successful data breaches at companies like M&S, Co-op, and Jaguar Land Rover have made headlines recently, showing that no business is immune. For SMEs, which often lack enterprise-grade defenses, this can work in the attacker’s favor due to tight budgets and small teams.
Real resilience comes from layering defenses through education, prevention, cure, and recovery.
SMEs are vulnerable to cyber crime due to limited resources, making them the low-hanging fruit for attackers.
Author's summary: Layered resilience is key for SMEs.