Real resilience doesn’t come from last-minute panic once the storm has hit, it comes from layering defences 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 so sophisticated they’re 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. SMEs, which often lack enterprise-grade defences, are particularly vulnerable due to tight budgets and small teams.
Real resilience comes from layering defences.
SMEs are the low-hanging fruit of cyber crime, making layered resilience the only true safeguard.
Author summary: Layered resilience is key for SMEs.