Are Your Employees Doing Enough to Stay Safe Online?

Internet Safety Day may be behind us, but staying safe online isn’t something that should only get attention once a year. Cyber threats don’t take a break, and neither should our awareness. From work emails to financial transactions, our digital lives require constant protection—not just a one-time reminder.

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Yet, many businesses still see cybersecurity as an IT issue rather than a company-wide responsibility. The reality? Most cyber incidents aren’t the result of sophisticated hackers cracking complex systems—they happen because of simple human mistakes. A reused password, a click on a phishing link, or a moment of inattention can open the door to serious consequences.

In fact, nearly two-thirds of businesses with 10-49 employees experienced a cyberattack in the past year alone-which is roughly around 130,000 businesses. That’s a scary number, but not really surprising when you consider that human error is responsible for around 88-95% of security breaches. In other words, most cyber incidents don’t happen because hackers are outsmarting our systems—they happen because someone made a simple mistake.

And here’s the real problem: small and medium-sized businesses are often hit the hardest. Big corporations have entire teams dedicated to cybersecurity, but smaller companies? Not so much. A single breach can lead to financial loss, a damaged reputation, and even legal trouble—things that many businesses struggle to bounce back from. And in many cases, they don’t. One study found that 60% of small companies close within months of being hacked, which just shows how devastating the impact can be.

So, the question isn’t just whether we’re prepared on Internet Safety Day—it’s whether we’re keeping cybersecurity top of mind every single day.

How Can Cybersecurity Training Turn Employees into a Stronger Defense?

At Bob’s Business, we've always believed that your team is your strongest line of defence against cyber threats. But here's the thing—they need the right tools and know-how to do it well. Since 2007, we've been dedicated to helping organisations tackle cybersecurity from a human-first perspective—because, let's be real, technology alone isn't enough to keep hackers out.