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Editor’s note: This article makes reference to a recent IT Security panel held at the 2025 探花大神Land virtual user conference. Robert Phan, Chief Information Security Officer at 探花大神, led a discussion with Abhra Sinha, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, and Dylan Souvage, Partner Solutions Architect at AWS, to bring together insights across industries on how to implement secure authentication across all resources. You can watch the entire panel discussion at the end of this article<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facing today\u2019s cyber threat landscape feels a bit like playing chess without knowing your opponent\u2019s next moves… but they know yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I think a big part of [addressing modern cybersecurity challenges] is public exposure for mid-market enterprises… as an evolving threat landscape, the sophistication of cyber attacks is causing a layer of complexity which is tough to solve.<\/p>\nAbhra Sinha<\/strong> | Senior Solutions Architect at AWS<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Cybercrime isn\u2019t just about hackers in dark rooms anymore\u2014it\u2019s organized, strategic, and backed by advanced tools like AI. For small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this means staying proactive, adaptable, and creative to tackle these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the recent 探花大神Land virtual conference, a cybersecurity panel comprised of thought leaders and security experts from AWS met to tackle one critical question: What does it take to stay ahead of cyber threats in today\u2019s connected world?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the key takeaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity as a Business Survival Imperative<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first\u2014cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it\u2019s a fundamental business survival issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shocking 60% of SMEs that suffer a cyberattack are forced to close their doors within six months. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because a cyberattack isn\u2019t just a nuisance. It\u2019s an existential risk that disrupts operations, erodes customer trust, and results in crippling costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panelists pointed out that tools like ransomware-as-a-service and AI-powered attacks are now widely available. Once limited to nation-states, these technologies can now be wielded by amateur criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These weapons that were once limited to nation states are now available to anyone with a few hundred dollars… SMBs are targeted not just because they have valuable data, but because they’re seen as softer targets.<\/p>\nDylan Souvage <\/strong>| Partner Solutions Architect at AWS<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

But SMEs don\u2019t have to face this alone. Many of the same cloud-native security solutions used by large enterprises are more accessible than ever. They provide automated threat detection and response without requiring sprawling, costly infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Thought:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cybersecurity isn\u2019t something you can just set and forget\u2014it\u2019s a key part of running a business. Focus on basics like visibility, identity-first security, and solid internal policies. This helps build a stronger, more secure foundation for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing Top Cybersecurity Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The panel broke down key challenges SMEs face and provided actionable insights you can implement today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Increasing Sophistication of Attacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The threat actors have upped their game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing, for instance, accounts for 70% of successful cyberattacks, targeting human error over technical flaws. Traditional password-based systems are no match for today\u2019s phishing methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can you do about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n