News Summary

• IDC survey of 2,200 SMBs in eight markets examined how organizations manage cyber risks, prepare for AI-related threats, and handle third-party vendor security.
• Nearly half of SMBs say keeping up with new cyber threats is their biggest security concern.
• Data protection and cybersecurity rank high on SMB priorities over the next 12 months, behind business growth and ahead of cost reduction.
• Eighty-four percent of micro businesses and 65% of small businesses say they are unprepared or taking early steps.