Perception is not assurance: What validated assessments reveal about SME cyber security

Alladean Chidukwani
2026-10-14 9:00 am
Breakout
Leadership, Governance and Accountability
Cyber Governance, Ownership and Accountability Models

Multi-year research into validated SME assessments reveals a governance blind spot where self-reported confidence still substitutes for real cyber assurance.

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