2024 UK Cyber Resilience Report

In an era where cyber threats loom larger than ever, UK SMBs find themselves at a critical juncture. The 2024 UK Cyber Resilience Report sheds light on the intricate dance between advancing technologies and escalating cyber risks. With AI's double-edged sword and geopolitical uncertainties thickening the plot, UK businesses are navigating through a minefield of potential cyber calamities. Yet, amidst this digital tumult, lies a beacon of hope.

• Cyber Threats on Steroids: An upsurge in data loss, extortion, and ransomware has SMBs on high alert, wrestling with the myths and realities of AI in cybersecurity.
• The Mixed Cyber Threat Hit List: From disgruntled employees to naive user errors, SMBs face a multifaceted threat landscape, underscoring the need for a robust cyber defence strategy.
• The Overwhelming Volume of Alerts: Security professionals grapple with a doubling of cyber alerts, challenging their capacity to respond and raising concerns about alert fatigue.
• Cyber Professionals are Suffering: The human toll of cyber resilience efforts is evident, with professionals facing interrupted leaves, sleep deprivation, and career progression concerns.
• Less is More in the Cyber Future: The call for simplicity resonates, as SMBs seek to reduce the complexity of their cybersecurity setups, advocating for consolidated, cloud-based solutions.