Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kickoff: What SMBs Need to Know in 2025

TL;DR

• October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a reminder for SMBs that security isn’t optional.

• Threats are up, costs are up, but defenses don’t have to be complicated.

• A few smart, high-ROI moves can drastically reduce risk.

Why It Matters for SMBs

Cybersecurity Awareness Month isn’t just for the big players — small and mid-sized businesses are hit just as often. In fact, SMBs are often easier targets: limited budgets, no dedicated security staff, and outdated systems.

The good news? You don’t need enterprise tools to stay secure. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to take stock of your defenses and make sure your business is protected heading into 2026.

What To Do Now

Here are a few steps SMBs can take this month to reduce their cyber risk:

• Review accounts and access – Remove old users, especially contractors and ex-employees.

• Turn on MFA everywhere – It’s still the fastest way to stop credential theft.

• Patch critical systems – Especially with Windows 10 support ending Oct 14, 2025.

• Run a quick phishing drill – Fifteen minutes with your staff can prevent a very costly mistake.

• Back up your data – And make sure at least one copy is offline or cloud-isolated.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder: small steps can make a big difference.

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