MANILA, Philippines (Sept. 2026) – Growing a business usually means adding more digital tools, but it also opens the door to sneaky phishing attacks and software exploits.
Recent survey data from Kaspersky shows that 20% of small and medium businesses fell victim to phishing over the past year, while 17% dealt with software vulnerability exploits. Meanwhile, 26% of companies switched security providers simply because their old software refused to play nice with existing systems.
Stopping threats without replacing your setup
To keep growing teams safe without forcing them to rebuild their entire tech setup, the updated Kaspersky Next Optimum brings dedicated add-on tools designed for specific risk points.
Instead of juggling separate systems, Pinoy business owners can plug security features directly onto their existing devices. These modular tools cover essential areas like user security awareness, email filtering, hybrid-cloud workload controls, deep threat lookup, and vulnerability management across distributed networks.
Catching phishing before employees click
Human error remains a major risk for expanding teams. The platform now incorporates built-in simulated phishing campaigns, a feature previously reserved for higher-tier enterprise packages. IT managers can run mock attacks using ready-made templates, test employee readiness, and identify knowledge gaps through automated reports.
For teams facing compromised credentials, the system cross-references leaked passwords with active system alerts using threat intelligence. Mobile management capabilities have also been expanded, sending priority incident alerts straight to platforms like Telegram so admins can act fast from a phone or tablet.
Easier management for growing teams
Businesses can begin monitoring their digital infrastructure through the streamlined Pro View Console before scaling up to the detailed Expert View Console as their operations expand.
Ilya Markelov, head of unified platform product line at Kaspersky, noted that attack surfaces often grow faster than security budgets. The goal of these flexible security modules is to allow small and medium enterprises to protect critical risk points without interrupting daily work or overspending.
Local Philippine pricing and specific local release details were not specified in the announcement.
