Cybersecurity comes with a lot of myths, and unlike fairy tales, these ones don’t end happily ever after. Believing them could leave your business wide open to attack. 
Let’s set the record straight on five of the most common myths—and what they actually mean for small and midsize businesses.
❌ Myth #1: “We’re Too Small. Hackers Won’t Bother With Us.”
Here’s the truth: SMBs are often prime targets because attackers know smaller businesses don’t usually have big security budgets. Cybercriminals love low-hanging fruit.
Nearly 80% of businesses have been hit by cyberattacks, and the global cost is projected to reach $9.5 trillion. For a large enterprise, it’s painful. For an SMB? It can be devastating—sometimes enough to shut the doors permanently.
👉 Always assume you’re a target—because you are.
❌ Myth #2: “If We’ve Been Fine So Far, We’re Safe.”
Past performance is not future protection. Just because you haven’t been breached yet doesn’t mean you won’t be tomorrow.
Cybercrime evolves fast. The bad guys are constantly inventing new tricks, and if you’re standing still, you’re already falling behind. Security isn’t a one-and-done—it’s a cycle of anticipation, adaptation, and action.
❌ Myth #3: “Once We’re Secure, We’re Always Secure.”
Not true. Every time you hire someone, add devices, or roll out new tools, your attack surface changes. That means new risks.
Security isn’t a box you check once—it’s an ongoing process that requires monitoring, management, and adjustments to keep up with your business as it grows.
❌ Myth #4: “Security Slows Us Down.”
Old-school thinking says security adds red tape, delays projects, and eats into profits. The reality? Modern security does the opposite.
When done right, security actually streamlines operations. It minimizes waste, reduces downtime, and lowers long-term costs. A secure business is a stronger, faster, more resilient business.
❌ Myth #5: “A Strong Password Is Enough.”
Strong, unique passwords matter—but they’re just the start. If you reuse them across accounts, one breach can domino into many. That’s why every employee should use a password manager.
And don’t skip multi-factor authentication (MFA). That extra 5 seconds to enter a code? It’s the best return on investment you’ll ever get in cybersecurity.
Passwords alone can’t protect you from all the ways hackers attack. That’s why SMBs benefit from partnering with an MSP who knows how to guard the whole picture.
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✨ Bottom line: Myths are comforting, but they don’t keep your data safe. Facts—and the right security strategy—do.