Why Cyber Safe Security?
Statistics:
Threat occurrence & targeting
About 43 % of all cyber-attacks in 2023 were aimed at small businesses. BD Emerson
Roughly 46 % of all cyber-breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees. StrongDM+1
In a survey, about 79 % of small businesses reported experiencing at least one cyber-attack in the past five years. Coalition
According to another data point, 60 % of small businesses say cyber-threats (phishing, ransomware etc) are a major concern. IBM+1
Preparedness & posture
Only about 14 % of small businesses say they are “adequately prepared” to defend themselves against cyber-threats. Small Business Administration+2
Around 88 % of small business owners say they feel vulnerable to a cyber-attack. Cybersecurity Guide
Some studies show that 23 % of SMBs use no device security, and 32 % rely only on free solutions. Verizon
Cost & business impact
In 2023, the median cost of a cyber-attack on a small business was around US $8,300. Small Business Administration
Some data indicate that small business breach response costs can range from US $120,000 to US $1.24 million in 2025. PurpleSec
Why it matters for small business
Small businesses are often perceived (incorrectly) as too small to be targeted—but the statistics show they’re absolutely not.
Lack of budget, lack of dedicated cybersecurity staff, reliance on free/consumer-grade tools, or minimal planning all increase risk.
For your company (Cyber Safe Security), these numbers underscore why your services are essential for the SMB market: you can speak to both the prevalence of the threat and the gap in preparedness.




