Small Business – (3-25 Users)
Small businesses face heightened cybersecurity risk due to limited IT resources, inconsistent security controls, and growing reliance on cloud tools, email, and remote access, pressures that remain especially acute in February, as many organizations assess budgets, onboard new tools, and recover from year‑end operational changes. Phishing attacks, weak passwords, ransomware, and accidental data exposure remain the most common threats, with employees frequently targeted through social engineering. Without regular patching, security training, or incident response planning, a single compromised account can result in financial loss, data theft, or operational disruption. With over 60% of cyberattacks now targeting small businesses, human error and lack of preparedness continue to be the most significant security risks.
Medium – (26-99 users)
Medium‑sized businesses face elevated cybersecurity risk as systems, data volumes, and access points expand faster than security maturity, a challenge that often becomes more visible in February as organizations review year‑end changes, onboard new tools, and reset operating practices. Common threats include ransomware, credential theft, insider misuse, third‑party vendor exposure, and unpatched software. While basic controls are typically in place, security responsibilities are often split among IT generalists without formal governance, creating gaps across teams, tools, and locations. Remote work and regulatory requirements further increase exposure. With fewer than one‑third of businesses under 100 employees employing a dedicated cybersecurity professional, delayed detection and inconsistent response remain persistent risks driven by growing complexity.
Large – (100+ users)
Large organizations with 100+ users face highly sophisticated and persistent cybersecurity threats driven by their scale, visibility, and complex technology environments. Risks that are often heightened in February as enterprises assess post year‑end changes, integrate new systems, and recalibrate security programs for the year ahead. Common threats include advanced persistent threats (APTs), large‑scale ransomware, insider misuse, supply‑chain attacks, and data exfiltration across hybrid and multi‑cloud infrastructures. With numerous systems, integrations, and third‑party dependencies, even minor misconfigurations can have outsized consequences. Regulatory compliance failures and reputational damage further amplify impact. Despite substantial security investment, attackers deliberately target large enterprises for high‑value data and disruption, making scale, coordination, and visibility the defining cybersecurity challenges at the enterprise level.
