Could You Survive a Cyberattack? Why Penetration Testing is Crucial for SMEs
Cyber threats are escalating, and SMEs are prime targets. Don't wait until you're the next headline! Learn why pen testing is the smartest investment any SME can make to safeguard their business and their reputation — before disaster strikes.
Why SMEs Need Penetration Testing - Protecting Your Business in the Digital Age
Recent government statistics reveal a concerning trend: half of UK businesses have experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the past 121 months. SMEs are increasingly targeted and can be particularly vulnerable - the financial and reputational cost of a data breach can be devastating, even leading to business closure.
In this webinar, we explored the critical reasons why penetrations testing is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for SMEs. Watch now and see our security experts exploring the various types of penetration testing, the current trends and why the cyber criminals are targeting SMEs.
In the webinar, our security experts covered:
● How the landscape is changing and the efforts cybercriminals are focussing on smaller organisations
● The ramifications of not protecting your business
● Why Pen testing is a smart investment for an SME
Watch the recording to ensure you stay ahead of cyber threats and protect your assets!
Could You Survive a Cyberattack? Why Penetration Testing is Crucial for SMEs
Speakers
Our speaker for this special pen testing webinar was Lee Cates. We also had our own internal security specialist, highlighting the threats SMEs are facing & sharing their experience.
Lee Cates
Lee Cates is a seasoned Cyber Specialist at Wavenet CyberGuard with over 11 years of industry experience. Lee began his career as a penetration tester, where he honed his skills in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in computer systems and physical security. He focused on strengthening the defences of networks, servers, applications, and databases against cyber threats, while also assessing physical security measures like access controls and surveillance systems to prevent unauthorised access. He then transitioned into a role in Sales and Scoping, where he leverages his technical expertise to help clients navigate the complexities of cyber defence.
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- https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2024/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2024#chapter-4-prevalence-and-impact-of-breaches-or-attacks