Around 43% of businesses experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the past year, often coming at a cost of thousands of pounds, according to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.
SMEs can be particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and damage customer trust.
Explore why cyber security must be a strategic priority for SMEs with CEME’s new guide, Cyber security for SMEs.
Produced in partnership with award-winning risk management firm Risk Evolves, the free guide offers practical advice on risk mitigation and the steps smaller businesses can take to protect themselves.
CEME CEO Noorzaman Rashid said: “Cyber security is often viewed as a challenge for large corporations, but the reality is that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber criminals. With fewer resources and, in many cases, limited in-house expertise, SMEs can be particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks that disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data and damage customer trust.
“At CEME, we support businesses to innovate, grow and adopt new technologies, but we know that true progress is only possible when it is underpinned by resilience. Cyber resilience is no longer a ‘nice to have’; it is essential for long-term sustainability and success.
“This short publication explores why cyber security must be a strategic priority for SMEs. It outlines the evolving threat landscape, offers practical advice on risk mitigation, and highlights the steps smaller businesses can take to protect themselves – often without the need for major investment.”
