Why Layered Resilience is the Only True Safeguard for SMEs
Real resilience doesn’t come from last-minute panic once the storm has hit, it comes from layering defenses through education, prevention, cure, and – most importantly – recovery.
Generative AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape, making phishing emails and deepfakes more convincing and scalable than ever before. In the past, these attacks were easy to spot, full of careless typos, clumsy grammar, and vague language. Nowadays, though, cyber attacks are becoming so sophisticated they’re almost impossible to differentiate from genuine communications.
With successful data breaches at M&S, Co-op, and Jaguar Land Rover, it seems no business is immune. For SMEs, which often lack enterprise-grade defenses, this leveling of the playing field can work in the attacker’s favor. Tight budgets and small teams make them the low-hanging fruit of cyber crime.
Real resilience doesn’t come from last minute panic once the storm has hit, it comes from layering defences through education, prevention, cure and – most importantly – recovery.
Author's summary: SMEs need layered resilience to safeguard against cyber threats.