Small Businesses Are the Primary Target
Contrary to popular belief, cybercriminals do not exclusively target banks and governments. In 2024, 46% of all cyberattacks targeted businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees. Small businesses are attractive because they hold valuable data (customer records, payment info, trade secrets) but invest far less in security than large enterprises.
The Five Biggest Risks for Small Businesses
- Phishing emails — 90% of breaches start with a phishing email. Train your team to spot them.
- Weak passwords / no MFA — enforce multi-factor authentication on every business account.
- Unpatched software — outdated WordPress plugins, old server OS, and unsupported software are open doors.
- No data backups — ransomware only works if you have no clean backup to restore from.
- Overprivileged access — employees should only access the systems and data their job requires.
What a Security Audit Covers
A professional security audit examines your web applications, cloud infrastructure, network configuration, and access controls. You receive a prioritised report of findings — critical, high, medium, low — with specific remediation steps for each.
UG-X conducts OWASP Top 10 web application assessments and AWS/Azure cloud security audits starting at ,499. Most small business audits are completed within two weeks and include a re-test to confirm all critical issues are resolved.
The Minimum Security Stack Every Business Needs
- Password manager (1Password, Bitwarden) for the whole team
- MFA on email, cloud storage, and any SaaS tool with sensitive data
- Automated daily backups stored offsite (not just on the same server)
- SSL / HTTPS on every company domain
- Annual penetration test on any customer-facing web application
Get Your Security Assessed
UG-X provides cybersecurity assessments, web application penetration tests, and ongoing vulnerability management for small and mid-size businesses. Request a free security consultation — we'll tell you your biggest risks before you spend a dollar.