You might believe that larger companies with more endpoints are more vulnerable than smaller companies, or organizations with valuable data, like those in the financial services sector or the healthcare sector, would be simple targets. Typically, larger companies or those that handle sensitive data have the technology, rules, and procedures to defend themselves against cyberattacks.
Small and medium-sized firms, on the other hand, are prime targets for hackers because they lack specialized IT knowledge, cybersecurity technology, procedures, or education.