News Cyber Protection: 24/7 security for SMEs

Cyberattacks make headlines every day. But hackers aren’t just targeting large companies. According to the latest Security Navigator report from Orange Cyberdefense, attacks on small businesses rose by 53 percent over the past year.

"Hackers increasingly target end-user devices such as laptops," says Loïc Rigolet, Senior Commercial Offer Manager at Orange Business. "A successful attack can shut down an SME for weeks and the costs average up to €18,000. That is why Cyber Protection now exists, developed with Orange Cyberdefense: a powerful solution built for the needs of SMEs."

Antivirus vs Cyber Protection

Many business owners rely on standard antivirus software for their cyber protection. But is that enough? Rigolet draws a comparison: "Antivirus works like a security guard. It only recognises known criminals from a list. Cyber Protection goes a step further and works like a detective. The software analyses behaviour on your computers. Is an employee suddenly using a VPN from an unusual location or at an unusual time? The software flags that abnormal behaviour immediately."

24/7 monitoring by experts

The key difference lies in the human expertise of Orange Cyberdefense. When the software detects a threat, analysts at the Security Operations Center (SOC) step in immediately. "Our experts watch over your business day and night," Rigolet explains. "Whenever suspicious activity occurs, they block it right away to prevent damage."

A platform clearly shows you the status of all your devices at a glance. "The software automatically sends a notification whenever something happens, and shows straight away what action the experts have taken, such as quarantining a suspicious file or isolating a device," says Rigolet.

This approach combines maximum protection with full transparency. "It’s like having your own security team, without the recruitment and training that involves – and therefore without the associated high costs or technical complexity."

A strategic advantage

Cyber Protection is available to any SME and protects up to 30 computers. "Even those who are not an Orange Business telecom client," Rigolet points out. A full bundle naturally adds extra value: "By combining connectivity and security, we get a 360-degree view of the digital environment. We can then link a DDoS attack on the network, for example, to what is happening on the computers and reach a complete solution faster."