Building Stronger Cyber Defenses for
Major Data Stewards: SMBs and MSPs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs) are pivotal in shaping cybersecurity, collectively constituting over 90% of global businesses. Despite their prevalence, they receive disproportionately less cybersecurity attention than enterprises, yet collectively harbor a significant amount of sensitive data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks, notably ransomware campaigns.

This presentation advocates for empowering SMBs and MSPs through:

• Using SMB and MSP incident retrospectives to cast a light on common attacks.
• Implementing cost-effective solutions that can scale across multiple clients.
• Streamlining implementation and management of security measures.
• Maximizing limited security budgets and resources.
• Employing layered defense strategies that strike a balance between protection and usability.
• Developing threat models that specifically target the most probable attack vectors for SMBs.
• Tailoring security fundamentals to suit the unique environments of SMBs.
• Promoting industry-wide outreach and educational initiatives.

The goal is to democratize security, recognizing SMBs and MSPs as major data custodians. Customized solutions are essential to support their security needs and acknowledge them as the future of cybersecurity. By supporting this majority, we can achieve a more inclusive ecosystem with robust security measures for all businesses.