1、Q&A GuidePromoting Cybersecurity for SMEs in EuropeCo-funded by the European Union GlobalDigitalFoundationTABLE OFCONTENTS0001WHY SMEsMATTER01CHAPTERWHAT CANBE DONE02CHAPTERPg 02-04SUPPORT ATA EUROPEAN LEVEL03CHAPTERPg 14-19USEFUL CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR SMEs.04Pg 05-13Pg 20Cyber

2、security for SMEs in EuropeSMEs contribute to the EU economy through the creation of high-quality jobs.The promotion and protection of SMEs in Europe are key political priorities for EU policymakers.WHY ARE SMEs SO IMPORTANT FOR EUROPE?Cybersecurity for SMEs in Europe03WHY SHOULD SMEs HAVE ROBUST LE

3、VELS OF CYBER-SECURITY?Recent Covid-19 pandemic confinement restrictions accelerated the need for SMEs to further digitalise their operations and offerings.The digitalisation of a large share of European SMEs happened very quickly.This growth in digitalisation was unfortunately marked by an increase

4、 in cybersecurity attacks.According to the World Economic Forum(WEF),there was an increase of 667%in phishing attacks during the initial months of Covid-19 in 2020.A number of these SME businesses were unprepared for cyber attacks with many employees unaware as to how to mitigate against cyber risk.

5、It is not correct to assume that cyber attacks target large companies only.There is clear evidence that the SME sector is being systematically targeted by cyber criminals too.In an ENISA survey in 2021,57%of SMEs believe that their companies will go out of business as a result of a cyber attack.This

6、 clearly results 25milThere are 25 million SMEs in Europe.100milSMEs employ 100 million people in Europe.SMEs underpin the building of a more innovative society.SMEs are drivers of digital transformation&economic growth.99%SMEs represent more than 99%of all firms in Europe.+50%SMEs contribute to ove