Cybersecurity threats pose a significant risk to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The threat is real. 76% of SMBs surveyed in a 2022 ConnectWise study said they’d been the subject of one or more cyberattacks during the previous year. Common cybersecurity vulnerabilities for SMBs include outdated software, weak password policies, a lack of encryption, and insufficient employee awareness. AI plays a pivotal role in simplifying cybersecurity for SMBs in at least three key areas. First, static AI can enhance threat detection and prevention by moving beyond traditional signature-based approaches. Second, behavioral AI is able to address attacks in progress and stop breaches. Third, conversational AI can help simplify SMB cybersecurity by providing interactive explanations and answers to complex issues. The combination of these three AI-driven approaches empowers SMBs to strengthen their cybersecurity posture in a more accessible and streamlined manner.