Kick Off Small Business Month by Protecting What You’ve Built

May is Small Business Month — and at Lockwell, we’re celebrating you.
The dreamers. The doers. The leaders who pour your energy, creativity, and heart into building something truly remarkable.

Running a small business means you wear a lot of hats: CEO, customer service, marketing manager — and sometimes, whether you planned for it or not, tech support too.

Your business represents your hard work and your future. And while it’s natural to focus on growth, it’s equally important to protect what you’ve built along the way.

That’s why this Small Business Month, we’re encouraging you to celebrate smarter: by making cybersecurity a key part of your success story.

Growth Attracts Opportunity — And Risk

Small businesses today are the backbone of innovation, job creation, and community strength. Success is exciting — new customers, new partnerships, new opportunities.

But the more you grow, the more visible you become.

And in today’s digital world, visibility also attracts cyber threats.

Here’s what the data shows:

• 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses.
  
  
  

• Over 60% of small businesses hit by a cyberattack shut down within six months.
  
  
  

• The average cost of recovering from a breach? Almost $200,000 — not including the trust lost with customers.
  
  
  

Cybercriminals often see small businesses as easy wins: big enough to hold valuable data, small enough not to have strong protections in place.

The good news?

Strong cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated.
It doesn’t have to be expensive.
And it certainly doesn’t have to slow you down.

Signs Your Business Might Be at Risk (and Not Even Know It)

Cybersecurity threats don’t always announce themselves with flashing lights.
Sometimes, the biggest risks are quietly hiding in your everyday routines.

Here are a few signs you might be more vulnerable than you realize:

1. You’re using simple or repeated passwords across accounts.
   
   
   

2. Software updates keep getting delayed because they feel like a hassle.
   
   
   

3. Your team hasn’t had recent training on spotting phishing emails or scams.
   
   
   

4. You don’t have a clear cybersecurity policy your employees can follow.
   
   
   

5. You aren’t consistently using tools like VPNs, password managers, or anti-malware protection.
   
   
   

6. You’ve never done a cybersecurity risk assessment (or it’s been a while).
   
   
   

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone — and you’re not too late.
The best time to strengthen your cybersecurity was yesterday.
The second-best time is today.

Cybersecurity Is Fuel for Growth — Not a Roadblock

Some small business owners hesitate to invest in cybersecurity because they worry it’ll be too expensive, too technical, or too time-consuming.
We get it. You're focused on customers, team management, cash flow, and scaling.

But here’s the truth:
Cybersecurity, when done right, isn’t a hurdle — it’s a launchpad.

• It builds customer trust. Clients and partners want to know their data is safe with you.
  
  
  

• It keeps your operations running. No downtime, no ransomware shutdowns, no costly breaches.
  
  
  

• It protects your reputation. In today’s world, security is part of your brand’s credibility.
  
  
  

Cybersecurity isn’t just about avoiding bad outcomes. It’s about creating stronger, more resilient businesses ready to grow with confidence.

When you’re protected, you can move faster, grow smarter, and sleep better.

This Small Business Month, think of cybersecurity as one of your smartest business moves.

What Smart Cybersecurity Looks Like for Small Businesses Today

Imagine this:

• You’re meeting with a potential new client. They ask if you have security measures in place — and you confidently say yes (because you actually do).
  
  
  

• Your team knows how to spot phishing attempts and suspicious activity — before any damage is done.
  
  
  

• Your devices, networks, and sensitive accounts are protected by strong, professionally managed security tools.
  
  
  

• You no longer worry that a single accidental click could cause serious financial damage.
  
  
  

That’s what smart cybersecurity looks like today.
It’s proactive. It’s practical.
And most importantly, it’s achievable for small businesses like yours — without blowing your budget or eating up your time.

At Lockwell, we believe cybersecurity should fuel your business’s confidence, not complicate your life.

When security is simple and strong, growth feels safer and easier.

Meet Lockwell: Cybersecurity Built for Small Businesses

At Lockwell, we get small businesses — because we built our platform with you in mind.

When we looked around, we realized that cybersecurity options for small businesses were either:

• Too expensive.
  
  

• Too complicated.
  
  

• Or too piecemeal to truly protect you.
  
  

That’s why we designed a full-stack cybersecurity program that’s:

• Simple: Everything you need, bundled into one program.
  
  
  

• Affordable: $100 per user per month. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees.
  
  
  

• Accessible: We handle the policies, the technology (like VPNs, anti-malware, password managers), and the ongoing support through our Security Concierge service.
  
  
  

• Credible: We help you achieve NIST compliance — a widely respected benchmark for cybersecurity best practices — so you can confidently pursue bigger contracts and partnerships.
  
  
  

You don’t have to cobble together free tools, hope for the best, or worry about whether you’re doing enough.

Lockwell makes it easy to be secure, so you can stay focused on running and growing your business.

How Lockwell Makes It Easy to Get Started

You already juggle a million things — cybersecurity shouldn't be one more overwhelming item on your to-do list.

That’s why Lockwell designed a path that’s simple, affordable, and built just for small businesses:

✅ Start with a Complimentary Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.
Get clear, actionable insights into where your vulnerabilities are — and how to fix them.

✅ Fast, Guided Onboarding.
From setting up your devices with secure tools (like VPNs, password managers, and anti-malware) to creating custom cybersecurity policies, we handle the heavy lifting.

✅ Month-to-Month Flexibility.
No long-term contracts. No hidden fees. Just protection you can rely on, when you need it.

✅ Your Own Security Concierge.
Your Security Concierge is always ready to answer questions, solve problems, and support your growth — without long waits or confusing help centers.

You built your business.

We’ll help you protect it — easily and affordably.

Let’s Celebrate Your Success — Safely

Small Business Month is a time to reflect on how far you’ve come — and to set your sights on even bigger goals ahead.

You’ve built something incredible.
Now it’s time to build protection that’s just as strong.

Because protecting your business doesn’t just mean guarding your data — it means protecting your customers, your reputation, and your future.

Let’s make this May the month you take the next smart step forward: investing in cybersecurity that grows with you, supports your ambitions, and gives you peace of mind.

Ready to celebrate Small Business Month with confidence?
Schedule Your Complimentary Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Today

Let’s make cybersecurity your simplest win this May — and set your business up for even greater success ahead.