IT Security for SMEs – Bechtle SMART Business Security 365.

According to Bitkom, around 70% of SMEs feel seriously threatened, and 81% have already fallen victim to cyberattacks, now accelerated in speed and sophistication by artificial intelligence. However, Bechtle’s SMART Business Security 365 is helping businesses bolster their IT infrastructure and meet regulatory and compliance requirements, including NIS2.

What is SMART Business Security 365?

The solution offers a range of cybersecurity modules that build on one another: Basic, Premium, Premium Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus. At the highest level, businesses gain access to a customised Security Operations Centre (SOC) that integrates technologies such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Network Detection and Response (NDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). In the event of a crisis, the offering expands to include Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) services. The portfolio covers everything—from early threat detection, proactive defence, and continuous vulnerability analysis (Basic), to data recovery after an attack and strategic optimisation to prevent future incidents (Enterprise Plus). Tailored specifically to the needs of SMEs and organisations, each bundle also includes Microsoft Security licences, ranging from Microsoft Defender for Business to Microsoft 365 E5.

“We don’t just sell technology—we deliver reliability, strategic guidance, and a deep understanding of business processes. Our experts break down complex regulations and help customers understand what’s required to stay compliant, taking into account the specific needs of each organisation and its employees,” says Christian Grusemann, Head of Network & Security Services, Bechtle Managed Services. Christian Grusemann also points out that investing in IT security pays off—even if it doesn’t directly generate revenue. After all, every incident prevented saves money, protects trust, secures data, and keeps business operations running smoothly.