Cyber risk report
Cyber risk is rising. Here’s what 1,000 UK business leaders are doing about it — and what you can learn.
Built for business owners | Based on real data | Brimming with practical guidance
Cyber risk isn’t just a big business problem
Cyber attacks don’t just hit global corporations with sprawling IT teams. In fact, statistically, they hit smaller businesses more often: disrupting the self-employed, retailers, beauty salons, consultants, tradespeople and scaling tech firms.
In the past 12 months, 51% of UK businesses experienced a cyber breach or data protection incident*. System breaches cost time, customer trust and money. Not to mention stress.
So we’ve combined frontline experience with real-world research to give you a clearer picture of today’s risks — and what sensible preparation looks like.
What you’ll learn
We’ve packed this report with research, real-world stories and practical steps you can act on straight away.
The cyber risks UK businesses are actually facing
We break down the most common attack types, where vulnerabilities creep in and why some sectors are more exposed than others.
Real-world breach scenarios
Inside, you’ll find examples of businesses that have experienced breaches — what went wrong, what it cost and how they recovered. Because learning from others is cheaper than learning the hard way.
Practical steps to strengthen your resilience
From tightening access controls to improving incident response planning, we outline simple, effective actions that can reduce disruption and help you get back on your feet faster if something goes wrong.
Built for businesses like yours
✔️ Self-employed professionals handling client data ✔️ Small and medium-sized businesses managing teams and systems ✔️ Scaling tech firms storing sensitive customer information ✔️ Founders and directors responsible for protecting reputation and revenue
If you rely on tech to run your business — even just email and online banking — this report is for you.
Insights from cyber experts, including
Tori Butler
Managing Director, SME, Superscript
Martyn Hall
SME Portfolio Underwriting Lead, Superscript
Meghan Tester
SME Retention Lead, Superscript
George Maw
Senior SME Sales Executive, Superscript
Plus, insights from companies like
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Lauren Wootten, Superscript's Claims Manager says:
One of the biggest misconceptions we see is that cyber-crime only targets large corporations. In reality, any business can be affected — and often it’s smaller teams that feel the disruption most.
We’re well-versed in the kinds of cyber claims that can arise, from phishing emails and compromised accounts to ransomware and data breaches. They don’t discriminate by size or sector.
This report helps businesses understand what those risks actually look like in practice. The more you understand how breaches happen and how they unfold, the better positioned you are to reduce the impact on your time, your finances and your reputation.
Cyber risk is now a business risk
If you rely on systems, suppliers or customer data, you have exposure.
Download our report for a clear view of the UK threat landscape — and what resilient businesses are doing differently.
✔️ Understand where your business might be exposed
✔️ Benchmark yourself against 1,000 UK businesses
✔️ Straightforward guidance you can act on straight away
Want to understand your cyber risks as you scale?
If you’re a high-growth tech business, your risks don’t stay still for long.
Whether you’re already insured or looking to get covered, our complimentary insurance health check gives you an independent view of your current programme — built around how fast you’re growing.
We’ll highlight gaps in your cover, flag where you might need more protection and show how your premium compares with similar high-growth tech companies, so you’re not overpaying or underprepared.
No pushy sales. Just practical advice from brokers who work with scaling tech businesses every day.
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