Advanced SMB

1. Medium-sized manufacturing company:  Manufacturing company with a production facility, utilizing software for inventory management, production planning, and customer relationship management, and having a dedicated IT person to manage its on-premise servers.
2. Real Estate Firm: A growing real estate agency with 30 employees across multiple offices, using advanced CRM systems and managing sensitive client financial information.
3. Regional Law Firm: A legal practice with 35 employees handling confidential client data, requiring strong data encryption and multi-layered security systems for data storage.

Advanced SMBs need more robust cybersecurity measures, including network security, endpoint protection, data encryption, and regular vulnerability assessments. They may also start implementing formal cybersecurity policies and incident response plans.

Advanced SMBs, with 10-50 employees and multiple departments or locations, have a growing IT infrastructure that necessitates specialized software, dedicated servers, and enhanced security measures. They invest in more sophisticated security solutions to protect their increasingly complex systems.

Employee training and awareness are crucial for Advanced SMBs. These businesses often implement regular and advanced training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices. They may also provide role-specific training to address department-specific risks.