Small businesses falling behind in AI-powered cyber defenses

A new study of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by CrowdStrike found that only 11% of SMBs surveyed have adopted AI-powered defenses.

According to the May 5 research, the smallest businesses are falling behind: Among SMBs with fewer than 50 employees, only 47% report having a security plan in place, and more than half allocate less than 1% of their annual budget to cybersecurity.

“SMBs are increasingly aware of the cyber risks they face, but remain vulnerable to modern threats,” said Lisa Campbell, vice president of SMB at CrowdStrike. “Many know they need stronger protection, but are held back by limited time, resources and expertise. They need solutions that are affordable and effective, without adding complexity — so they can turn awareness into action.”

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