Small businesses worry about cyber threats – but remain stuck at square one

Threats are increasing, awareness is growing – yet half of Sweden’s small businesses haven’t done anything to strengthen their cybersecurity in two years. This is shown by a new survey from the insurance company If, and confirms what we at Gridheart see every week. Namely, that the gap between risk and action is still dangerously large.

The survey, which covers over 1,000 Swedish companies with up to 49 employees, shows that 28 percent see cyberattacks as one of the biggest threats to their businesses. At the same time, 49 percent state that they have not strengthened their IT security at all in the past two years. Those who have taken action have primarily installed antivirus software or firewalls – solutions that are insufficient against today’s threat landscape.

Technology alone is not enough – people and routines are decisive Cyberattacks today primarily exploit human errors, not technical vulnerabilities. Despite this, only four percent of companies have trained their staff in cybersecurity. That is where the real vulnerability lies: in uninformed clicks, shared passwords, forgotten accounts, and lack of procedures when someone leaves or changes roles.

Installing a firewall is like locking the front door but leaving the windows ajar. The real challenge and opportunity lie in building a structured, continuous security effort that permeates the entire organization.

Time to move from worry to action It’s easy to become passive when the threats feel overwhelming. But safety lies in preparation. Technology is great – but what determines whether you can withstand an attack is how well you lead, train, and build culture.

Gridheart is here to help you take the first step – or the next.

Contact us at support@gridheart.com!