They represented the breadth and incredible diversity in Australian small businesses, from startups to multi-decade companies, people in regional and rural areas, and different ages, genders and industries.

Their insights are the foundation of cutting-edge new research we are proud to release in the publication, Building a culture of cyber safety in Australian small businesses.

From the research, it’s clear that every small business is different in their awareness of cyber safety, level of concern, and preparedness to respond to cyber threats. Some businesses are leading the way by thinking and talking regularly about cyber security, while many are unaware of their vulnerability and are yet to take steps to protect themselves.