Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important issue for small and medium-sized businesses. Many organisations are aware of the growing risks, but at the same time face a lack of time, expertise and internal capacity, as well as an often confusing range of security solutions. Drawing on the findings of a survey commissioned by ESET, we will look at how the SMB segment currently perceives cybersecurity, as well as its biggest challenges and barriers to building effective protection. We will present the most interesting findings from the survey and explain why an increasing number of businesses are turning to managed security services such as MDR (Managed Detection and Response), which give them access to expert knowledge and advanced protection without the need to build their own in-house security team.