News in the Channel - January 2023

Cyber threats

SMBs have a wide array of security woes A look behind the curtain at the factors SMBs blame for their security problems can help you speak to their pain points confidently.

Main reasons SMBs feel they have had cybersecurity issues

Issue

Response

Phishing emails

37% 27% 24% 24% 23% 19% 19% 19% 18% 18% 17% 17% 16%

Malicious websites/web ads

Weak passwords/access management

Poor user practices/gullibility

Lack of end-user cybersecurity training

Lack of administrator cybersecurity training

Phishing phone calls

Lack of defense solutions (antivirus)

Insufficient security support for different types of user devices

Outdated security patches

Lack of funding for IT security solutions

Lost/stolen employee credentials

Lack of executive buy-in for adopting security solutions Open remote desktop protocol (RDP) access

15% 13%

Shadow IT

To read the Datto SMB Cybersecurity for MSPs Report in full CLICK HERE

Around 42% of SMBs blame their security issues on lack of training.

Datto SMB Cybersecurity for MSPs Report

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