SecurityInfoWatch
May 22, 2026
Small and midsize companies (SMBs) make up 99.9% of U.S. firms and now rank cyberattacks as their top threat, ahead of inflation and recession. Yet the National Cyber Strategy still treats them as an afterthought. In this article, VikingCloud President and COO Kevin Pierce argues that blind spot leaves the economy's weakest link undefended as AI-powered attacks outpace what SMBs can manage alone. His call: a risk-directed federal approach built on shared security resources, clear minimum standards, and practical AI guidance designed for how these businesses actually operate.
Read more in SecurityInfoWatch: The National Cyber Strategy Has an SMB Problem
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