Digitalisation has transformed the cleaning industry, making operations more efficient through smart devices, digital job management, and interconnected tools. With these advancements come new risks—how vulnerable is your business to cyber threats? According to Markel Direct, half of UK businesses experienced a cyberattack or security breach in 2023, with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) being particularly vulnerable. Shockingly, 49% of SMEs admit they wouldn’t know how to respond to an attack. As a cleaning business, you may think you’re too small to be a target, but cybercriminals often look for the easiest way in—and cleaning companies, which handle sensitive client data and access credentials, are attractive entry points to larger organisations. Why Your Cleaning Company Is at Risk Cyberattacks can do more than just shut down your systems—it can cost you clients, delay payments, and disrupt daily operations. Around 75% of SMEs in the UK worry about cybersecurity. For your cleaning business, this is something you can’t afford to overlook, as you handle highly sensitive information, including: Client details (names, addresses, and billing details). Access codes and security credentials. Contract details and internal records. Employee payroll and personal data. A breach can lead to financial losses, contract cancellations, compliance violations, […]