Small businesses are now the number one target in the global cyber war — yet most remain unprotected. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we dive deep into how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity for the companies that need it most.

Our guest, Ethan Hays, CEO of Cybee AI, is on a mission to democratize enterprise-grade cybersecurity for small businesses. Cybee AI enables owners to set up full protection in under five minutes, automate compliance for frameworks like GDPR, DORA, and SOC2, and harden Windows devices from 10% to 85% compliance in 30 seconds.

Key highlights from this episode:

🔒 60% of cyberattacks now target small businesses

💻 Ransomware infections growing 35–40% annually

🚀 AI-powered one-click compliance and device hardening

💼 Transparent pricing: $12 per device, no hidden fees

⚙️ Automated protection with no IT team required

🧠 How Cybee AI simplifies complex security for SMBs

📊 Why small businesses remain vulnerable for 194 days before detection

🌍 The mission to make cybersecurity accessible to all

If you’re a small business owner, MSP, or cybersecurity professional, this episode will reshape how you view the SMB security market — and what AI can do to defend it.

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🧑 Today’s Guest Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanhays/

Website: https://www.cybee.ai/

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 - The Growing SMB Cybersecurity Crisis

10:41 - AI-Driven Threats and Code Injection Risks

12:35 - Why Small Businesses Are Underserved

21:40 - Microsoft’s Shift Toward Security

32:20 - Cybee AI’s 5-Minute Setup and One-Click Hardening

37:32 - Making Cybersecurity Simple Like Wix or Squarespace

39:28 - Cybersecurity as a Foundational Business Need

43:32 - Scaling Strategy and Future Vision

44:30 - Transparent Pricing and Customer Trust

45:20 - $12 Device Model & Free Trial

46:36 - Educating SMBs on Cyber Risks

50:44 - Compliance Automation & Regulatory Edge

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