How SMBs Can Strengthen Cybersecurity with Scalable Controls

Summary

The article advises SMBs to adopt scalable cybersecurity practices and consider fractional CISOs or vetted vendors to establish fundamental controls, manage costs and risks, and improve resilience.

Key points

• SMBs may be targeted as entry points into larger supply chains.
• The article recommends scalable security practices rather than relying on a single product or service.
• Fractional CISOs or security vendors can help establish policies, identity and access management, patching, protections, vendor risk coordination, and employee training.
• SMBs are advised to compare vendors using peer recommendations and assess their fit with business culture and security objectives.
• The stated goal is to reduce exposure and support faster recovery, not to eliminate cyber risk.