Security Boulevard reports on CrowdStrike's State of SMB Security Survey, revealing that while 93% of small and midsize business executives understand cybersecurity risks, only 36% are investing in new tools and just 11% have AI-powered defenses. The study of 291 companies with 250 or fewer employees highlights the gap between threat awareness and adequate protection, noting CrowdStrike's recent partnerships with SonicWall and Vectra AI to expand SMB security offerings amid rising targeted attacks.