Partner Content - Cybersecurity Myths Dispelled: What SMBs Need to Know

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Dror Liwer, Co-founder,Coro

Cybercriminals are setting their sights on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) more than ever before. While some businesses may be under the illusion that they are too small to be targeted, this is unfortunately no longer the case. And with limited resources, the price of ignoring cyber security or not complying with regulations can be significant.

Yet, many SMBs are held back by persistent myths about cybersecurity—misconceptions that not only hinder protection but also inflate costs and complexity.

In a recent survey of cybersecurity professionals at midmarket and small enterprise organisations, nearly half of respondents feel they are either extremely (8%) or somewhat (39%) vulnerable to significant cyberattacks or data breaches. The biggest hurdles to building out their security programmes were deemed to be complexity of IT operating infrastructure and challenges in recruiting skilled personnel.

It’s time to set the record straight.

Myth 1: Cybersecurity Must Be a Patchwork of Products

Many organisations have built up a suite of disparate tools to serve different security functions. While businesses may believe they are covering all bases, this fragmented approach in fact leads to inefficiencies, compatibility issues, and increased demand for technical expertise.

However, in reality cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. A unified platform can offer comprehensive protection, streamline management, and reduce the burden created by tool sprawl, meaning consolidation isn’t just convenient—it’s strategic.

Myth 2: Cybersecurity Is Labour-Intensive and Requires Deep Expertise

There’s a perception that cybersecurity demands a team of experts to monitor systems and respond to threats around the clock. SMBs may lack the internal expertise to fully maintain a security operations centre (SOC), meaning attack surfaces go unprotected.

While that may have been true in the past, artificial intelligence is changing the game. AI-powered tools now handle much of the heavy lifting, particularly when it comes to repetitive tasks that require making sense of large volumes of data at speed, such as threat detection, response, and predictive analysis. While human supervision is required, SMBs can leverage these technologies to maintain robust security with fewer resources.

Myth 3: Cybersecurity Is Too Expensive for SMBs

Enterprise-grade solutions often come with enterprise-grade price tags, leaving SMBs feeling priced out of protection. Furthermore, the scale of solutions may be unsuitable for SMBs’ needs. This leads to selective budgeting—securing some areas while hoping others aren’t targeted.

However, affordable, effective solutions do exist. Vendors are increasingly designing tools with SMBs in mind, offering scalable platforms that deliver essential protections—like phishing filters, malware defence, access controls, and VPNs—without breaking the bank. The cost of inaction is far greater than the investment in prevention, so teaming up with a vendor that can bridge internal resource gaps is essential.

What Needs to Change?

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or exclusive. By challenging outdated myths and embracing smarter, simpler solutions from the right vendors, SMBs can improve their security posture.

To truly dispel these myths, SMBs must rethink their approach to cybersecurity:

Coro is helping SMBs consolidate their cybersecurity into a single platform that is intuitive and affordable. By addressing a wide range of threats, and offering the support and resources SMBs need, Coro empowers businesses to protect themselves without the complexity or cost of traditional enterprise solutions.

This article is sponsored by Coro.