This statistic gives information on U.S. SMB owners' thoughts on cyber-security in 2012. During a survey, it was found that 21 percent of respondents thought of cyber-security as a "nice to have"-feature.
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Symantec. (October 16, 2012). Which of the following best describes your thoughts on cyber security? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/250388/us-smb-attitudes-towards-cyber-security/
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