Part 2 of this SME‑focused guide turns cyber security vendor promises into measurable protection, covering shortlisting, critical pre‑contract conversations, onboarding, practical metrics and safe exit planning so small businesses can run a confident, repeatable vendor selection process.

A practical, SME‑focused guide to choosing a cyber security vendor, borrowing proven lessons from enterprise AI adoption to help small businesses ask better questions, avoid buzzwords and build long‑term, value‑driven security partnerships.