Workflows are becoming more digital. Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue anymore. It’s a serious business concern. It affects your productivity and your bottom line. And the stakes are getting higher.
From rising ransomware attacks to AI-driven phishing and growing compliance pressure, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are squarely in the crosshairs. Cybercriminals are getting faster, more sophisticated, and more focused on the soft spots SMBs often overlook.
That’s why now is the time to shift from waiting for attacks to actively preparing for them.
Trends in 2025
Here’s a preview of the cyber and IT planning trends we’ll explore during Session 3 at our Tech to the Future event on September 25:
- Ransomware Is Getting Smarter (and More Targeted)
Attackers are using AI to craft highly convincing phishing emails and automate vulnerability scanning. If your security playbook hasn’t been updated in over a year, you’re behind.
- Cloud Security Is Your New Perimeter
With hybrid work now the norm, protecting endpoints isn’t enough. You need to manage identities, devices, and access across cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 and Azure.
- Regulatory Pressures Are Expanding
From CMMC to SEC disclosure rules, more industries are facing compliance obligations. Even if you're not regulated now, your clients might be—and that affects your contracts.
- Budgeting for AI, Cloud, and EOL Replacements
2025 marks the end of support for Windows 10 and the aging server infrastructure. Meanwhile, AI and cloud-first solutions are becoming budget priorities. That means SMBs need clear, strategic IT roadmaps, not last-minute fixes.
Learn How to Leverage AI
AI is the future of work. It’s not a question of if your business will start using it, but how. Now’s the time to explore how tools like Microsoft Copilot can drive real productivity and support your goals.
Join us September 25 for Tech to the Future—an in-person lunch event featuring a live Copilot demo and expert-led sessions. You’ll leave with practical insights you can start applying right away.
