Heavier Device Load Complicates SMB Cybersecurity, Says Parks

Nearly 70% of U.S. small-to-medium businesses are concerned about cybersecurity vulnerabilities at their locations, blogged Parks Associates Monday. Thirty-seven percent are likely to buy data security services in the next six months. The connected device landscape for SMBs has been steadily growing and “becoming more complicated,” said analyst Jennifer Kent, noting the increased device load on networks from access control devices, cameras, thermostats, lighting and signage. Having employees working at home during the pandemic is “opening new vulnerabilities to a company’s network,” she said.