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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the same threats as the world’s largest companies, but without the budgets, resources, or dedicated teams. In fact, more than half of SMBs surveyed said a financial loss from a cyber-attack costing $50,000 in damage would force them to shut down. About a third said they were at risk for closure from losses as little as $10,000.
Yet, the average cost of a data breach in 2025 for an SMB is now estimated at between $120,000 and $500,000. That kind of damage is a lot for any business, but for SMBs, it can be devastating.
What’s really frustrating is that most of these expensive breaches could have been prevented. We studied hundreds of SMB cyberattacks and found the same 6 critical mistakes showing up again and again. These aren’t complex technical failures- they’re fundamental errors that most business owners don’t even realize they’re making. The good news is that once you know what these mistakes are, they’re completely fixable.”
Cybersecurity for Small Business Is More Critical Than Ever
About half of small and mid-sized businesses report they’ve been hit by a cyberattack, and two-thirds of those say they’ve been targeted more than once.
Attackers know these companies often lack the people and processes to respond effectively. And the challenge is getting harder. A 2025 survey by the World Economic Forum found that in 2022, only 5% of SMBs felt they had inadequate resources. In 2025, that number grew by 7X. Today, more than a third of SMBs say they don’t have the tools or protection they need for real cyber resilience.
Several trends are raising the stakes even further:
- Supply chain interdependencies: SMBs are increasingly targeted due to supply chain interdependencies and third-party connections.
- Machine identity explosion: With everything so connected these days, machines are managing identity more than ever, yet less than half of these identities are managed by humans, creating additional exposure risk.
- AI-driven attacks: Cybercriminals are now leveraging AI tools to generate highly convincing phishing campaigns, automate scanning for vulnerabilities, and execute targeted attacks at scale.
- Tool sprawl: The average enterprise now uses 45 different cybersecurity tools. That’s out of reach for most small and mid-sized businesses, many of which don’t even have a dedicated cybersecurity team.
How challenging is cybersecurity for small businesses? Here’s a list of the most common business cybersecurity solutions that large organizations are using today.
COMMON BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS
| Category | Tool | Description |
| Network Security | Firewalls | Control incoming and outgoing network traffic |
| Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) | Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity | |
| Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) | Actively block detected threats | |
| Network Access Control (NAC) | Manage device access to networks | |
| Virtual Private Networks (VPN) | Secure remote connections | |
| Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | Protect web applications from attacks | |
| Endpoint Security | Antivirus/Anti-malware | Detect and remove malicious software |
| Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) | Advanced endpoint monitoring and response | |
| Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS) | Protect individual devices | |
| Device Control | Manage USB and peripheral access | |
| Application Control/Whitelisting | Control which applications can run | |
| Vulnerability Management | Vulnerability Scanners | Identify security weaknesses in systems |
| Patch Management Tools | Automate software updates and patches | |
| Configuration Management | Ensure secure system configurations | |
| Penetration Testing Tools | Simulate attacks to find vulnerabilities | |
| Identity & Access Management | Single Sign-On (SSO) | Centralized authentication |
| Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | Additional login verification | |
| Privileged Access Management (PAM) | Control administrative access | |
| Identity Governance | Manage user identities and permissions | |
| Password Managers | Secure password storage and generation | |
| Security Monitoring & Analytics | Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Centralized log analysis |
| Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) | Automated incident response | |
| User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) | Detect anomalous behavior | |
| Threat Intelligence Platforms | Aggregate and analyze threat data | |
| Log Management | Collect and analyze system logs | |
| Data Protection | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Prevent sensitive data exfiltration |
| Encryption Tools | Protect data at rest and in transit | |
| Backup and Recovery Solutions | Ensure data availability | |
| Data Classification Tools | Categorize and label sensitive information | |
| Email Security | Email Security Gateways | Filter malicious emails |
| Anti-phishing Solutions | Detect and block phishing attempts | |
| Email Encryption | Secure email communications | |
| Secure Email Gateways | Comprehensive email protection | |
| Application Security | Static Application Security Testing (SAST) | Analyze source code |
| Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) | Test running applications | |
| Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST) | Real-time application monitoring | |
| Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | Scan third-party components | |
| Incident Response & Forensics | Digital Forensics Tools | Investigate security incidents |
| Incident Response Platforms | Coordinate response efforts | |
| Threat Hunting Tools | Proactively search for threats | |
| Malware Analysis Tools | Examine suspicious files | |
| Cloud Security | Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) | Assess cloud configurations |
| Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) | Control cloud application access | |
| Container Security | Protect containerized applications | |
| Cloud Workload Protection | Secure cloud-based workloads |
Is it any wonder smaller businesses struggle with this? With dedicated IT and security teams, it’s a challenge to manage all of these tools. For smaller businesses, It’s simply unmanageable.
Even when SMBs deploy some defenses, the challenges remain. For example, 44% of SMBs have firewalls, but many lack the expertise to maintain and configure them properly. When an attack occurs, this often means businesses don’t know how to respond, pushing them into crisis mode at the worst possible time.
The Case for Managed Cybersecurity Services
Relying on part-time IT staff and a patchwork of tools is simply not enough. The stakes are too high. Managed cybersecurity services deliver continuous protection and expertise you could never afford on your own.
Business cybersecurity solutions include:
- 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring with real-time cyber threat detection
- Enterprise-grade endpoint security solutions scaled for SMB budgets
- Compliance cybersecurity support for industries with strict regulations
- Ongoing vulnerability assessment services to find and fix weak spots
All of these solutions are built on a framework of that long list of cybersecurity tools, with teams of experienced cybersecurity professionals. When you partner with Xobee, for example, you get access to the same type of resources that some of the largest companies in the world use, at a fraction of the cost of trying to do it on your own.
Cybersecurity Services for Small Businesses
Let’s go in-depth on each of the business cybersecurity solutions you can get when you partner with the right managed cybersecurity services provider.
Network Security and Monitoring
Every connected device and system in your business creates a potential entry point for attackers, and the number of endpoints is growing every day. Cloud services and software, mobile phones, POS systems, IoT sensors, surveillance cameras, and even smart HVAC systems are all potential entry points for attackers, which require endpoint security solutions and constant monitoring.
For your network, 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring provides continuous oversight of your infrastructure to identify suspicious activity before an attack is successful. Instead of reacting after the fact, proactive monitoring keeps your business protected around the clock.
This is especially important for SMBs that lack in-house IT security teams. By outsourcing network monitoring to professionals, you get 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring for cyber threat detection.
Cyber Incident Response and Recovery
No matter how strong the defenses, no system is invulnerable. Even the largest tech companies like Microsoft and Google have fallen victim to cybercriminals.
Cyber incident response and recovery services ensure that when a breach happens, your business is not left scrambling. Instead, you have a structured plan and expert support to contain the attack, recover data, and restore operations quickly.
Downtime or lost access to systems can grind your operations to a halt and cost you business. A managed incident response plan provides peace of mind so you can recover efficiently, minimizing both financial and reputational damage.
Vulnerability Assessment Services
Cyber attackers constantly scan for weaknesses. Vulnerability assessment services do the same by identifying unpatched systems, weak configurations, or overlooked entry points before criminals can exploit them.
Regular assessments and testing simulate real-world attack scenarios, exposing risks in a controlled environment. For smaller businesses, this proactive approach is essential. Many organizations rely on off-the-shelf software or cloud platforms without realizing how easily misconfigurations or outdated systems can open the door to intruders.
Vulnerability assessments create a roadmap for fixing issues and strengthening your defenses over time.
Data Protection and Encryption
Even if you’ve only been in business for a short time, you’ve got plenty of sensitive data in your system. Employee records, customer information, credit card data, maybe health records, or proprietary business plans. Protecting that data through encryption and secure storage is essential for maintaining trust and meeting compliance requirements.
Encryption ensures that even if attackers do gain access to your systems, the stolen data remains unreadable and useless to them. Combined with secure backup strategies, data protection services guarantee continuity even in the event of ransomware attacks.
For SMBs, this means avoiding the catastrophic consequences of lost or exposed data.
Cloud Security Services
Cloud platforms make it easier to scale operations, but they also introduce new vulnerabilities. Security responsibilities are shared between the cloud provider and your business, often creating confusion and gaps in protection.
You may think you’re safe when you work with one of the major cloud providers that guards its network carefully, but it’s your connection that may be at risk. If you misconfigure your network or cloud resources, or someone steals login credentials, cloud security isn’t going to stop them from accessing your data.
By implementing cloud-specific protections, such as access controls, encryption, segmentation, and monitoring for cyber threat detection, you can take advantage of the cloud’s flexibility without sacrificing security.
Security Training and Awareness
Technology simply cannot stop every cyber threat, especially when you consider that most data breaches are caused by human error. 95% of data breaches last year were traced to human mistakes, whether it’s falling victim to phishing emails, social engineering schemes, poor password management, or lost credentials.
It’s essential that you teach your employees best practices and how to recognize potential threats. This is especially critical for SMBs where team members are typically wearing multiple hats.
Mobile Device Management
With remote work and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies now standard, mobile devices create major security risks. People working at home won’t have the same level of security at their fingertips. Connecting to public Wi-Fi and rogue apps on personal devices also create risks.
Mobile device management (MDM) solutions enforce consistent security policies across laptops, smartphones, and tablets. This includes encryption, strong authentication, and the ability to remotely wipe lost or stolen devices.
Unsecured devices are often the weak link that attackers exploit to gain entry into business networks. Endpoint security solutions and mobile device management solutions dramatically reduce your exposure.
Risk Management and Compliance Cybersecurity Services
There are new laws popping up every day regarding data privacy. Literally hundreds of new bills are in the works around the country at one time. It’s challenging to stay on top of them all. At the same time, many businesses are in industries with strict regulations, from healthcare and finance to government contracting and retail. Failure to comply with this growing list can mean fines, lawsuits, or loss of contracts. Compliance cybersecurity services make sure you comply with regulations like HIPAA, PCI DSS, CCPA, CMMC, and more.
Risk management, however, requires more than just compliance. You need a way to identify, prioritize, and mitigate risks before they impact your business. For smaller companies without in-house compliance teams, managed services provide the expertise you need to stay audit-ready.
24/7 Cybersecurity Monitoring
Hackers don’t work 9-to-5, and they often launch attacks at night, on weekends, or during holidays. You know, the times when you’re likely least prepared. 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring provides continuous vigilance to detect and neutralize threats in real-time.
This level of coverage is also critical for cyber threat detection. Rather than waiting for signs of a breach, monitoring tools look for anomalies, suspicious behaviors, and the warning signs that typically precede cyberattacks. For SMBs without an internal security operations center (SOC), outsourcing around-the-clock monitoring is the most efficient (and cost-effective) strategy to get continuous protection.
Business Cybersecurity Solutions: From Tools to Strategy
Buying more tools doesn’t equal better protection. In fact, the growing issue of tool sprawl proves the opposite. Too many tools create complexity and blind spots.
Instead of piecing together mismatched solutions, SMBs need integrated business cybersecurity solutions that combine endpoint security solutions, vulnerability assessment services, compliance cybersecurity, and 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring—backed by experts and integrated into a cohesive framework. Managed cybersecurity services really are the only way for small to medium-sized businesses to address the complexity and reduce costs with a layered defense that works together seamlessly.
Managed Cybersecurity Services
Cybersecurity for small business doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Xobee offers managed cybersecurity services that provide enterprise-grade solutions to protect your business at a price point built for SMBs. You get the advantage of the latest business cybersecurity solutions and a team of experienced cybersecurity experts working for you without the overhead of a full-blown IT security team.
Contact Xobee today to learn how our managed cybersecurity services can help protect your business. Get a free, no-obligation consultation.
