It’s not just others who get targeted. IT security for SMEs.
Cybercrime is a big concern for small and mid-sized enterprises alike. SMEs are a common target for attackers—precisely because their IT infrastructures are generally not well-protected enough. As the media rarely reports attacks on SMEs, however, it’s not surprising that companies are often unaware of how high the risk is. And it’s growing all the time—especially the risk of AI-controlled cyber-attacks. To effectively protect SME’s IT systems, Bechtle has developed a modular system offering tailored protection in five flexible and tailored levels.
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Bechtle SMART Business Security 365 gives you a cyber-resilient IT infrastructure and helps you meet security and compliance requirements such as those laid out in the NIS2 Directive. Choose from five complementary cyber-security modules: Basic, Premium, Premium plus, Enterprise and Enterprise plus. The bundles offer a broad portfolio at a fixed rate: Security measures for early detection, proactive defence, continuous vulnerability analysis (basic) as well as the option of system recovery after an attack or incident, including rectifying vulnerabilities and optimising security measures to prevent future attacks. Each bundle also includes integrated Microsoft security software licences (Microsoft Defender for Business to Microsoft 365 E5).
of German businesses were affected by data theft, espionage or sabotage.
(Source: Bitkom)
of companies believe their very existence will be threatened in the event of a cyberattack.
(Source: Bitkom)
were recorded in Germany in 2024.
(Source: statista.com)
are analysed by Microsoft every day for global threat detection.
(Source: Microsoft report about digital defence 2024)
Cyber-attacks don’t just affect others. And they’re getting more and more frequent, often go unnoticed, and yet cause immense amounts of damage. The times of simply updating your antivirus software are long gone.
Martin Böhmer, Service Owner Security Services
Cyber-attacks – A growing threat for SMEs.
According to the digital association Bitkom, in 2024, some 70% of companies felt severely at risk—and rightly so: 81% have already fallen victim to attacks. The hackers are no longer single agents, but part of highly professional networks leveraging artificial intelligence to trick, infiltrate, and blackmail companies. The false assumption that one’s own company is too small and insignificant to be attacked is exactly what makes SMEs the perfect target. Small and mid-sized enterprises are popular targets because they often lack the required expertise, personnel and resources for comprehensive IT security strategies.
Bechtle leverages three key factors in security strategies. It detects suspicious activity thanks to AI-supported systems in real time before any damage is done. Preventative measures like zero trust approaches, multi-factor authentication and endpoint protect offer wide-ranging protection and run unobtrusively in the background. With training, e-learning courses, and targeted campaigns, employees awareness is raised and strengthened. Especially as statistically speaking, more than 60% of security incidents are due to human error—whether that’s down to carelessness, ignorance, or a convincing fake e-mail.