Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99.8% of the European economic fabric, but are also the target of 43% of global cyberattacks (Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2024). Under-equipped and often with low awareness, they remain exposed to increasing risks. Discover why SMEs are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats and what concrete measures can be taken to strengthen their IT security.

Regular updating of IT systems is the security practice of applying patches published by vendors as soon as they are available, in order to close known vulnerabilities before they are exploited. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024, 32% of data breaches exploit vulnerabilities for which a patch already existed—making unapplied updates one of the most avoidable attack vectors.

Phishing is the number one cyber threat for businesses: according to ANSSI, it accounts for over 80% of security incidents reported in France. Based on social engineering, this technique deceives employees to steal credentials, spread malware, or divert funds. Discover how to effectively recognize, prevent, and manage this ever-present threat.