Cyber criminals don’t discriminate by company size. In fact, small and mid-sized organisations are increasingly targeted because they often lack the resources to defend themselves.
If you’re running under 100 seats, here’s what you need to know:
- 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses
- Ransomware and phishing are on the rise
- Compliance requirements are tightening
At HAYNE.cloud, we work with organisations of this size every day. As a certified Managed Service Provider, we help businesses to:
- Identify vulnerabilities
- Implement affordable protection
- Stay compliant and secure
The reality is that cybersecurity advice can feel like one big to-do list that never ends. Firewalls, antivirus, pen testing, backup strategies, zero trust, vulnerability management, DNS filtering. The list goes on, and if you’re a small or medium-sized business leader wearing multiple hats, it doesn’t take long to feel like you’re speaking a different language.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need to do it all at once. You just need to focus on the right things, in the right order.
Getting Real About Cyber Risks
If you think your business is “too small to be a target,” that idea needs to go.
Cybercriminals aren’t sitting around researching which organisations are the most exciting to go after. They’re casting wide nets, running automated attacks, and probing for weaknesses 24/7. In most cases, they’re not after trade secrets, just access. Access to financial data, customer records, login credentials or even your computing power.
And unfortunately, the smaller the business, the more likely it is that basic protections are missing. That’s why small businesses make up a significant portion of cyberattack victims worldwide.
So, what can you do about it?
Start Where it Matters Most
There’s plenty you could do, but four areas consistently give small businesses the most protection for the least complexity:
- Turn Your Team into a Line of Defence, not a Liability
Phishing remains the number one threat. Most attacks start with someone clicking a link or opening an attachment. That’s why awareness training is essential. Even short, regular sessions can make a big difference, especially when paired with multi-factor authentication (MFA). - Take Back Control of the Devices You Rely On
Every unmanaged device is a potential door into your data. With flexible working, personal laptops and mobiles often blur into the business environment. The fewer dark spots in your network, the less chance an attacker can slip through unnoticed. - Don’t Just Back Up, Make Sure You Can Bounce Back
Your backup strategy is your business continuity strategy. Ransomware doesn’t just target your files, it often tries to encrypt your backups too. Test them. Protect them. And make sure you can recover quickly if the worst happens. - Secure Your Operations, Wherever They Happen
Your network is no longer just your office. It’s the coffee shop, the home office, and the cloud. That’s why layered security matters, from VPNs and email scanning to cloud access policies and behaviour monitoring.
Why Work with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)?
You don’t need a full-time IT team to stay secure. Partnering with the right MSP means you gain:
- Coverage across the board: A joined-up solution instead of a patchwork of tools.
- Continuous monitoring: Threats evolve fast; updates and detection can’t be left on autopilot.
- Real people who know your business: Tailored advice, not generic search results.
At HAYNE.cloud, we specialise in making IT less complicated. We help small and mid-sized businesses put the right security in place without breaking the budget.
Don’t Wait for a Wake-Up Call
Cybersecurity isn’t just a tech issue. It’s a business resilience issue. And the businesses that succeed are the ones that treat it like any other area of operation: planned, scalable and led by the right people.
We’ve created this guide to help you understand the risks — and how to reduce them.
Let’s make sure your business is protected, without unnecessary complexity or cost.
