October, a month of mobilization against cyberthreats
Every October, Cybermois (Cybersecurity Month) brings public and private stakeholders together around cybersecurity. Led in France by Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr, this national campaign is part of European Cybersecurity Month and aims to raise awareness of digital risks among individuals, businesses and local authorities.
For its 14th edition in 2026, the campaign takes a playful tone with the message: "Se Cyber Protéger, ce n'est pas si bête" ("Protecting yourself online isn't so dumb"). Through seven animals and twists on popular expressions, it reminds us that good digital habits are within everyone's reach, but still need to be applied day to day.
Behind this educational hook lies a clear message: poor IT security management, a password that is too weak or a lack of backup can have major consequences for an organization's future.
For IT service providers, this campaign is much more than a simple reminder of best practices. It is an opportunity to strengthen their advisory and support role in digital security.
Threats in 2026: a constantly changing cyber landscape
Cybersecurity does not rely solely on protection tools. User behavior, access management and the ability to restore data after an incident also play a decisive role.
Businesses, including SMBs, must deal with a variety of threats that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of their data.
Types of attacks are diversifying:
- Ransomware and doxware (data theft followed by threats of disclosure)
- Denial-of-service attacks (DDoS) aimed at making services unavailable
- Man in the middle: interception of network communications
- Backdoors: hidden entry points introduced into systems
- Whaling: targeted impersonation aimed at decision-makers
- Spyware: malicious software for covert surveillance
These threats can be facilitated by the exploitation of technical vulnerabilities, overly broad access rights or human error. Automation and artificial intelligence tools can also make some fraud attempts more convincing.
To address these risks, businesses must combine prevention, awareness, access security and data backup. The goal is not only to reduce the likelihood of an incident, but also to be able to resume operations when one occurs.
Data backup: the essential response to cyber risk
However mature a company's IT defense system may be, zero risk does not exist. Ransomware can encrypt all the data on a server in a matter of minutes. Doxware can expose it publicly. Without a structured backup plan, recovery becomes uncertain, or even impossible.
That is why offsite backup is now established as a fundamental cornerstone of digital resilience. In particular, it makes it possible to:
- Quickly restore operations after an attack
- Protect sensitive data against any tampering or destruction
- Meet compliance requirements, notably the GDPR
- Strengthen your cybersecurity posture as part of a Zero Trust policy
To be truly useful, however, a backup must be run, monitored and tested regularly. Having a backup history is not enough to guarantee that data can be restored properly.
It is therefore essential to check backup alerts, investigate any failures and periodically test restore procedures. Offsite backup is a complementary protection measure, to be integrated into a broader security strategy.
KiwiBackup: robust solutions to secure your customers' data
A French publisher of professional backup solutions since 2003, KiwiBackup supports businesses and IT service providers in protecting and restoring their data.
Our solutions meet the needs of IT teams who want to centralize backup management, monitor that backups run smoothly and have restore options suited to their environments.
Our services are:
- ISO 27001 and HDS certified for maximum security and compliance
- Hosted in a French sovereign cloud, with geographic redundancy
- Suited to On Premise architectures
- Compatible with Zero Trust security models
KiwiBackup solutions enable businesses to regain control of their data in a crisis, while integrating easily into existing infrastructures.
Cybermois: a key moment for IT service providers
Cybermois is an ideal time to step up awareness, audits and support for business customers. Here are some actions to take:
- Carry out audits of existing backup plans
- Simulate attack scenarios: phishing, ransomware, whaling
- Raise awareness of attacks such as man in the middle, backdoors or spyware
- Migrate to certified, offsite backup solutions
- Implement access policies based on the principle of least privilege and the Zero Trust model
Beyond the tools, the entire security chain needs to be rethought. And that starts with sound data governance.
Committing to a sustainable cybersecurity approach
Cybermois 2026 is a reminder of one reality: knowing the risks is not enough; you need to adopt the right habits and make them part of everyday practice.
For a business, this means training users, keeping systems up to date, controlling access and regularly checking that backups make it possible to recover the expected data.
For IT service providers, it is also an opportunity to strengthen their advisory role by helping their customers assess their risks and improve their digital resilience.
At KiwiBackup, we support professionals in implementing backup solutions suited to their infrastructures and business challenges. Because an incident cannot always be avoided, having reliable, regularly tested backups is essential to prepare for business recovery.