What Virtual CISO Services Reveal About 9 Critical Security Gaps for U.S. SMEs
Cybersecurity has rapidly evolved from a technical concern into a boardroom-level business priority. Across the United States, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while simultaneously managing cloud adoption, remote work environments, third-party integrations, compliance obligations, and growing customer expectations regarding data protection. Over the past year, organizations have experienced a surge in ransomware attacks, business email compromise schemes, supply chain vulnerabilities, credential theft incidents, and cloud security challenges. While many businesses invest heavily in security technologies, a significant number continue to struggle with one critical issue: the absence of strategic cybersecurity leadership. Technology alone cannot create an effective cybersecurity program. Businesses need executive-level guidance capable of aligning security initiatives with organizational objectives, prioritizing risks,...