# Why small businesses can’t afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought

> For a growing small business, cybersecurity can often feel like one of those problems that belongs to larger companies with dedicated security teams.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/why-small-businesses-cant-afford-to-treat-cybersecurity-as-an-afterthought?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6accd334c2f0d19de4645be0)
- **Published:** 2026-10-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #microsoft #ai
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