The Expanding Threat Surface: Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional for SMBs – MarketScale

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Cybersecurity is no longer a concern reserved for large enterprises—it has become a defining issue for businesses of every size. Over the past decade, the rapid rise of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency has fundamentally reshaped the threat landscape, lowering the barrier to entry for cybercriminals and expanding the range of viable targets. In fact, the emergence of ransomware alone has transformed small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) into prime targets, creating what experts describe as a “great equalizer” in cyber risk.
So the question becomes: how can today’s businesses—especially SMBs—keep up with a cybersecurity environment that is evolving faster than ever before?
That’s the question at the heart of the latest episode of Experts Talk. Host Ben Thomas sits down with cybersecurity marketing expert Stacy Shelley to unpack the realities of modern cyber risk. Together, they explore how emerging technologies are reshaping attack strategies, why SMBs are increasingly vulnerable, and what practical steps organizations can take to strengthen their defenses.
What you’ll learn…
Stacy Shelley is a cybersecurity marketing leader with deep expertise in product marketing, go-to-market strategy, and category creation, driving ARR growth and pipeline expansion across enterprise security markets. He has held senior leadership roles at companies like Fortra, PhishLabs, and Dell SecureWorks, building high-performing teams and scaling marketing functions from early-stage startups to $800M+ portfolios. With over two decades in the industry, he specializes in positioning cybersecurity solutions for growth, market leadership, and successful exits.
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