Cybersecurity spending is rising fast among middle-market businesses. Yet, many companies still struggle with breaches, compliance risks, and unclear protection. The issue is not always how much money is spent, but how it is spent, who controls it, and whether the right expertise is in place . This gap between spending and real protection is becoming one of the most overlooked business risks today. Cybersecurity Spending Is Up, but Strategy Often Lags Most middle-market companies now recognize that cyber threats are a serious business issue, not just an IT problem. 91 percent of companies plan to increase cybersecurity spending Only 2 percent plan to cut back On the surface, that looks encouraging. But many businesses are spending money inefficiently. Instead of just buying more software tools, automation, or expert guidance, many firms overlook that cybersecurity works best when supported by a clear strategy, experienced leadership, and skilled people . This focus can ...