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( 26 %) also ranked prominently , highlighting the difficulty in keeping pace with technological advancements and their associated vulnerabilities .

Budget constraints ( 17 %) and human error ( 16 %) were acknowledged but deemed comparatively less impactful .

Phishing was cited as one of the most prevalent cyberthreats – and this only looks set to ramp up as attackers leverage AI to improve their efficiency of such attacks .

Against this backdrop , SMBs must embrace adaptive strategies and sustainable investments to stay one step ahead of the curve .

While this might be painting a gloomy picture , there are ways to mitigate these threats and tackle these challenges early . While attackers are indeed becoming savvier , so too are the defenders .

Getting ahead starts with getting the basics right and providing a layer of security that not only keeps employees protected but ensures they can work flexibly and productively , without any unnecessary interferences , while IT teams can easily manage their remote workforce .

Why Intel vPro ?

Addressing the increasing sophistication of cyberthreats requires a comprehensive PC platform built specifically for businesses . Enter Intel vPro .

The platform provides AI-boosted protections at the hardware level and throughout the stack so businesses are better protected . IT is prepared for anything with a full suite of nextgen manageability tools to enable and support users no matter where they work , including functionalities to support a sustainable PC lifecycle , whilst reliable , powerful performance keeps users productive . Businesses can get all this from any device built on Intel vPro , from a comprehensive portfolio of business class options from multiple OEM vendors so any type of user can enjoy a professionalgrade experience .

In an era defined by relentless digital innovation and evolving cyberthreats , the imperative for SMBs to prioritise cybersecurity has never been clearer . With Intel vPro leading the charge , SMBs can embark on their Digital Transformation journey with confidence , secure in the knowledge that their businesses are fortified against even the most formidable adversaries . �

WHILE THIS MIGHT BE PAINTING A GLOOMY PICTURE , THERE ARE WAYS TO MITIGATE THESE THREATS AND TACKLE THESE CHALLENGES EARLY . WHILE ATTACKERS ARE INDEED BECOMING SAVVIER , SO TOO ARE THE DEFENDERS .