SME CYBER RESOURCES: Vodafone Offers Free Cybersecurity Training to Help UK SMEs

In a bold move to combat the rising tide of cyber threats facing small businesses, Vodafone Business has announced a free one-month trial of CybSafe, a leading human risk management platform. The initiative is designed to give UK SMEs the tools they need to train staff, reduce human error, and strengthen their cybersecurity posture—without upfront costs.

This offer couldn’t be timelier. According to Vodafone’s latest report, Securing Success: The Role of Cybersecurity in SME Growth, cyber-attacks are costing UK small and medium-sized enterprises an estimated £3.4 billion every year. As cybercriminals increasingly target SMEs—often seen as soft targets—businesses are waking up to the critical importance of employee awareness and digital readiness.

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business survival issue. Vodafone’s new offer aims to help small business owners take immediate, practical steps to educate their teams, improve cyber resilience, and reduce risk—all at no cost during the trial period.

Why This Matters to UK Small Businesses

• Rising Threats: 35% of SMEs suffered a cyber incident in 2024, yet 32% still have no cybersecurity protections in place.

• High Costs: The average cyber-attack now costs a small business £3,398—and £5,001 for those with 50+ employees.

• Free Training Opportunity: Vodafone’s CybSafe trial helps SMEs train staff, reduce human risk, and build cyber resilience—at no cost for the first month.

Policy Push for Affordable Cyber Tools

Vodafone is also urging the UK Government to ensure cybersecurity tools remain scalable and affordable—a key concern for SMEs operating on tight budgets.

The Bottom Line for SMEs

Cyber-attacks aren’t just a big business problem. UK SMEs are being targeted more than ever—and without training and tools, they’re losing thousands. Vodafone’s free CybSafe trial is a zero-cost opportunity to kickstart your staff training and reduce your business’s exposure to cyber risk.