Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. While large organizations and government agencies often dominate headlines, attackers know that SMBs can be easier targets due to limited resources and less mature security practices.
At Riskmetis, we help growing businesses protect what matters most—from customer data to operational uptime. Here are the key trends affecting Canadian SMBs this May—and what you can do to stay protected.
1. Ransomware Remains a Major Threat
Ransomware attacks continue to impact small businesses across Canada. With many SMBs relying on local or cloud-based systems without dedicated security teams, a single breach can lead to significant downtime and data loss.
🛡 How Riskmetis Helps: We provide practical, cost-effective incident response planning and secure data backup strategies tailored for small teams.
2. Cloud Misconfigurations Open Doors
Many SMBs have moved to the cloud—but often without proper configuration or monitoring. Misconfigured storage or weak authentication settings can expose sensitive data.
🛡 How Riskmetis Helps: Our cybersecurity assessments include a review of your cloud setup to catch and fix these risks early.
3. Phishing and Email-Based Attacks
Attackers increasingly rely on email phishing, targeting small businesses with fake invoices, fake login pages, or impersonated vendors.
🛡 How Riskmetis Helps: We offer training sessions for your team and help set up email protections to stop phishing at the source.
4. Limited In-House Expertise
Most SMBs don’t have a dedicated cybersecurity team—and that’s okay. What matters is having access to the right guidance when you need it.
🛡 How Riskmetis Helps: We act as your virtual cybersecurity partner, providing on-demand expertise without the cost of hiring full-time staff.
5. Compliance Isn’t Just for Large Enterprises
If you handle customer data, process online payments, or store health information, you may already fall under regulations like PIPEDA or HIPAA.
🛡 How Riskmetis Helps: We simplify compliance by mapping your operations to the right standards—without overwhelming your team.
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Cybersecurity threats aren’t just a big-business problem. Canadian SMBs are facing serious risks that demand proactive, practical solutions. At Riskmetis, we help small and mid-sized companies build confidence in their systems, protect their reputation, and stay compliant—without breaking the bank. We guide our clients in selecting and implementing advanced security technologies that match their risk profile and budget.
