{"id":10551,"date":"2025-05-29T14:21:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/?post_type=resources-filter&p=10551"},"modified":"2026-01-20T19:58:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:58:17","slug":"from-risk-to-resilience-cyber-attacks-and-smes","status":"publish","type":"resources-filter","link":"https:\/\/amtivo.com\/us\/resources\/insights\/from-risk-to-resilience-cyber-attacks-and-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"From Risk to Resilience: Cyber Attacks and SMEs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyber attacks continue to dominate headlines across the globe, but the threat is not limited to large corporations. While high-profile incidents often make the news, SMEs are increasingly being targeted behind the scenes. Many still assume they\u2019re too small to be noticed, but the reality is quite different.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

According to the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), SMEs are about three times more likely to be targeted by cyber criminals than larger businesses.<\/a> These attacks are often automated and opportunistic, exploiting basic gaps in security. Phishing remains one of the most common threats, frequently used to bypass technical protections by targeting human error.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

While no organization can eliminate cyber risk entirely, there are steps that SMEs can take to help manage the risks involved. ISO 27001<\/a> is the international standard for information security management. It provides a risk-based standard for managing digital threats, protecting information assets, and establishing policies that support long-term resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

ISO 27001<\/a> certification can support businesses in assessing vulnerabilities, applying appropriate controls and demonstrating their alignment with recognized information security management practices.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

With phishing and human error still responsible for a significant share of breaches, employee awareness plays a critical role. Amtivo\u2019s Cyber Security Awareness and Phishing Training course<\/a> is available to support businesses seeking to improve staff awareness of phishing risks and promote safer behaviors in the workplace.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Together, these standards and tools help support SMEs in building stronger foundations for cyber resilience. Certification recognizes that your organization has implemented the necessary controls to manage information security risks\u2014<\/span>helping reduce exposure, raise awareness, and support a more resilient response in the event of an incident.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

\"How<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Get in touch<\/a> to discuss how certification can help strengthen your cyber resilience.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SMEs face triple the cyber risk. See how ISO 27001 and awareness training boost resilience and cut threats.","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":10552,"template":"","resource":[23],"resource-tag":[35,39],"class_list":["post-10551","resources-filter","type-resources-filter","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","resource-insights","resource-tag-cyber-essentials","resource-tag-iso-27001"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFrom Risk to Resilience: Cyber Attacks and SMEs - Amtivo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SMEs are three times more likely to be targeted by cyber attacks. 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