Insurance Post: Why cybersecurity alone is not always enough to protect SMEs

As cyber threats continue to increase in both frequency and sophistication, many small and medium‑sized businesses are discovering that traditional cybersecurity measures alone are no longer enough. In a recent Insurance Post article, Gavin Shillito, Cyber Underwriter at rrelentless, explains why focusing solely on prevention can leave organisations exposed to serious financial and operational fallout when an attack inevitably occurs. 

The article highlights how SMEs, often operating with tighter margins and fewer internal resources, can be particularly vulnerable when breaches happen. While technical defences play a crucial role, they don’t address the wider challenge of recovery, continuity and resilience after an incident. With cybercriminal tactics evolving rapidly - from AI‑driven phishing to increasingly targeted ransomware - the gap between protection and preparedness is becoming harder to ignore. 

Gavin explores why a proactive, resilience‑first approach is gaining traction, combining cybersecurity controls with employee awareness, incident planning and financial risk management such as cyber insurance. This layered approach helps businesses move beyond reacting to incidents and toward building confidence that they can withstand disruption and recover effectively. 

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