It's easy for small business owners to believe that cybercriminals are interested in large corporations. After all, when major breaches hit the headlines, it's usually a Fortune 500 company making news. But this false sense of security is exactly what makes small businesses the most vulnerable.
In 2025, cyberattacks are not just a big business problem; they're a small business crisis.
Cybercriminals are strategic, not just opportunistic. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) offer the perfect combination of weak defenses and high-value data. According to recent cybersecurity reports, nearly 60% of SMBs have experienced a cyberattack, with ransomware and phishing leading the charge.
Unlike large enterprises, SMBs often lack dedicated IT staff, robust defenses, or the time to keep up with fast-moving threats. Hackers know this—and they're exploiting it.
Ransomware remains one of the most devastating threats to small businesses. In 2025, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platforms have made it easier than ever for criminals to launch attacks without deep technical skills. These platforms come with support, tutorials, and even dashboards bringing a dangerous level of professionalism to cybercrime.
For small businesses, the consequences are severe:
And perhaps worst of all: the cost of recovery often exceeds the ransom itself.
Manufacturers, auto dealerships, and municipalities are prime targets because they often rely on legacy systems and lack multi-layered defenses. Yet, they handle sensitive data—like financial records, supplier contracts, or public information—that's extremely valuable to attackers.
For manufacturers:
For auto dealerships:
For municipalities:
The truth? Being small doesn't mean being safe. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, according to a recent IBM report. Hackers are counting on your defenses being minimal, and they're right far too often. Everyone is just an internet address; just like a post office box. When cyber criminals get that box open, they typically don't know what is in it, so they keep digging to find treasures.
Here's why that myth is dangerous:
Let's be clear: no business is too small to be hacked, but every business can become harder to hack.
A cyberattack isn't just a tech issue—it's a business continuity issue. When your systems go down, your productivity, revenue, and reputation go with them.
These aren't scare tactics. They're realities that many SMBs in Ohio and Indiana are facing.
Even small, proactive measures can significantly reduce your risk. Here are some essential cybersecurity steps your business can implement today:
Prevent unauthorized access—even if passwords are compromised.
Outdated software is the #1 entry point for malware.
Human error causes more breaches than technical flaws.
Store backups offsite or in the cloud, and test recovery procedures regularly.
Choose a provider that knows your industry and can respond quickly—not one that sends you to voicemail.
Partnering with Tomorrow's Technology Today gives you live, local support backed by a 60-minute response guarantee and the NIST and CIS cybersecurity framework solutions tailored to your business needs.
At Tomorrow's Technology Today, cybersecurity isn't an add-on, its core to everything we do. Our clients don't have to worry about being overlooked or oversold. Instead, they get peace of mind from a team that actually knows their name and their network.
We deliver:
We also help you comply with frameworks like NIST and CIS and regulatory frameworks like CJIS, CMMC, and FTC Safeguards without the headaches.
Cybersecurity isn't one-size-fits-all. National providers often miss the mark for smaller organizations because they're too distant or too generic. Tomorrow's Technology Today is different.
When you call us, you talk to the same expert who can show up at your door. That means no call center frustration and no waiting for outsourced answers. And as a woman-owned, community-rooted business, we're committed to making technology accessible, understandable, and effective.
Don't wait until your business is locked out of its systems or your customer data is exposed. Click Here or give us a call at 419-678-2083 to Book a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call. We'll assess your risks, walk you through a custom cybersecurity roadmap, and make sure your business is ready for what 2025 throws your way.