Cybersecurity in 2025 moved decisively from “advanced persistent threat” to “always-on, AI-enabled risk,” especially for regulated, security‑sensitive sectors. Executives planning for 2026 should treat cyber as an integrated business risk discipline, not a series of point technology decisions.

With smaller teams, older technology and fewer resources, small businesses face an increased risk of cyber attacks. In fact, 50% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Small businesses also have a more difficult time recovering from a cyber attack - 60% will close within six months following a cyber security incident. Here are some common tactics cyber criminals use, and ways to strengthen your business’ cyber security: 

Cybersecurity incidents can have extensive and far-reaching impacts on businesses, extending well beyond financial losses.

Here are some of the key areas where businesses might experience significant costs due to cybersecurity breaches:

As technology becomes more intertwined with every organization, the risk of a successful cyber-attack also grows. Without a clear understanding of where your security measures may fall short, your operations remain vulnerable to potential threats, disruptions, and other detrimental outcomes.

In the ever-evolving digital realm of today, it is imperative for stakeholders to enforce robust security measures and implement innovative protocols to protect sensitive information and strengthen their infrastructure.

Every 39 seconds, a cyber attack occurs with an estimated 30,000 websites globally attacked every day. Cybersecurity threats can quickly become a reality and if this happens, your organization needs to be prepared with an incident response plan, or IRP.

Phishing is the most common form of cybercrime, with over 3 billion phishing emails sent every day, scammers are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to steal your sensitive data.