There are 5.5 million small organisations in the UK with between 0 and 49 employees. And while we’re all familiar with the high-profile cyber attacks on M&S and Jaguar Land Rover, small businesses are just as likely to experience online crime as larger ones.
5.5m
small organisations in the UK
In other words, if you think your business is too small to be a target, think again. In fact, 1 in 2 small businesses suffer a cyber incident every year.
50%
of small businesses suffer a cyber incident every year
By working through the recommendations in this guidance - many of which can be completed in as little as 5 minutes - you’re much less likely to suffer a cyber attack. You don’t need to be a technical expert, and it could save you time, money, and even your organisation’s reputation.
Finally, don’t leave the responsibility for cyber security with a single person. Every member of the team should realise that cyber security is everyone’s business.