SMBs and mid-size companies are attackers’ preferred targets

Not because they hold more value — but because they are less well protected. Attackers know this and exploit it. A single breach can paralyse your operations for days, expose customer data and trigger regulatory sanctions.

The real cost of a successful attack goes far beyond the ransom: business interruption, system recovery, data loss, reputational damage, mandatory GDPR notifications, fines. Tens of thousands of euros on average for an SMB — and months to return to normal operations.

Not investing in cybersecurity is not a saving. It is an unprovisioned risk.

What you get

A clear picture of your actual exposure

  • Information system security audit — not a questionnaire, a technical analysis
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment on your exposed systems
  • Critical asset and attack vector mapping, prioritised by likelihood and impact
  • Maturity assessment against recognised frameworks (ANSSI, ISO 27001, NIS2) with a prioritised action plan

Protections that hold

  • Access security: MFA, identity management, password policy — attack vector #1 closed
  • Endpoint and server protection (EDR, encryption) — no more silent compromises
  • Network security and remote access (VPN, segmentation) — mobile workers are no longer an entry point
  • Patch management — known vulnerabilities closed before they are exploited

Documented and auditable regulatory compliance

  • GDPR applied to IT: records of processing, incident management, data subject rights
  • NIS2: status determination, gap analysis, prioritised compliance roadmap
  • DORA for financial sector organisations
  • Required documentation and registers — ready for inspection

Teams that stop falling for the traps

  • Security training adapted to your actual workflows — not a generic awareness session
  • Phishing simulations to test and build the right reflexes
  • Guides and procedures that staff actually use

A plan for when it happens anyway

  • Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) that are operational and tested
  • Cyber crisis procedures: who does what, in what order, with whom
  • Incident support: you are not alone when it hits

Who is this for?

ProfilePrimary risk to address
SMB without a security teamRansomware, phishing, credential compromise — the three most common attack vectors
Growing mid-size companyExpanding attack surface as cloud and mobility usage increases
Regulated sector (health, finance, public)NIS2, DORA, HDS — obligations with real sanctions
Post-incident organisationDocumented recovery, lessons learned, durable hardening

Frequently asked questions

Where do we start to assess our information system security?
An initial security audit is the essential first step. Ekioo maps your assets, analyses vulnerabilities, and evaluates your maturity against recognised frameworks (ANSSI, ISO 27001, NIS2). Within a few days you have a clear picture of your exposure and a prioritised action plan.
Does NIS2 apply to our organisation?
NIS2 applies to essential and important entities in sectors defined by the European Union (energy, transport, health, digital, public administrations…). If your organisation has more than 50 employees or exceeds €10 million in revenue in a regulated sector, you are likely in scope. Ekioo helps you determine your status and prepare for compliance.
What should we do in the event of a cyberattack or suspected breach?
The priority is to isolate compromised systems, preserve evidence, and activate your business continuity plan. Ekioo can step in: initial forensic analysis, containment, notification to the relevant authorities (CNIL, ANSSI if required), and crisis communication. If you do not yet have an incident response plan, that is the first thing to address.
What does a cyberattack actually cost an SMB?
The true cost of a successful attack goes far beyond any ransom: business interruption, system recovery, data loss, reputational damage, GDPR fines if personal data is compromised. Studies estimate this cost at tens to hundreds of thousands of euros depending on the size of the organisation. Prevention is systematically less expensive.