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Why We Exist

There are over 33 million small businesses in the United States. Nearly half of all cyberattacks target them — yet the vast majority operate without security policies, without trained staff, and without any plan for a breach. Enterprise cybersecurity exists. SMB cybersecurity, built specifically for organizations without IT departments, largely did not.

SMB Cybersecurity Advisors LLC was founded to change that. We develop and distribute free, practical security resources — the SMB Cybersecurity Framework and a free video training course — and offer consulting for businesses ready to implement with expert guidance.

Our conviction: Professional-grade cybersecurity should not be a privilege reserved for large corporations. Every U.S. small business — regardless of budget or technical staff — deserves access to practical, actionable security guidance.

Iurii Zhurov — Founder & Principal Consultant

Education

Master's in Cyber Security National Aviation University of Ukraine

Professional Memberships

ISC² Candidate International Information System Security Certification Consortium
ISACA Member Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Experience

Since 2017 Cybersecurity consulting across technology companies, financial institutions, and public-sector organizations
International Practice Clients across Ukraine and the United States

Conference Presentations

2026 Digital Transformation, AI and Cybersecurity — Istanbul

Cybersecurity challenges for SMBs in the age of AI-driven threats (forthcoming)

2026 ITSec — Ternopil, Ukraine

Cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses: a practical framework for organizations with limited resources

2020 VI International Scientific-Practical Conference — Kyiv, Ukraine

Analysis of modern authentication systems

2020 ITSec — Egypt

Analysis of digital authentication methods

Published Resources

SMB Cybersecurity Framework v1.2 2026 — Free public resource for U.S. small businesses. Downloaded by 62+ organizations.
Free Video Training Course 2026 — 25-episode YouTube course (4 playlists) on cybersecurity fundamentals for SMB owners. @smbcybersecurityadvisors
“I’ve worked with organizations ranging from technology startups to government agencies. What I’ve learned is consistent: the most dangerous vulnerabilities in any organization are organizational, not technical. Small businesses don’t need the most advanced tools — they need clarity, documented processes, and people who understand what to do when something goes wrong. That’s what this framework and this course are built to provide.”
— Iurii Zhurov, Founder

Our Approach

Show, Don't Tell

We open every engagement with real incident cases from your industry. Theory alone doesn't drive behavior change. Seeing how attackers operated against businesses like yours creates urgency and alignment.

Organization Before Technology

The most dangerous vulnerabilities in SMBs are organizational, not technical. We focus on building processes, policies, and accountability first. Technology then amplifies and enforces those processes.

Affordable and Actionable

Every recommendation is evaluated against a simple test: can your business actually do this? We recommend solutions you can implement and afford — not the most advanced tool on the market.

Based in Florida

We're based in Palm Harbor, Florida. Local clients can meet in person and work with a consultant who understands Florida's small business environment — from healthcare practices to retail and professional services.

Serving the U.S.

Our free resources — the Framework and the training course — are designed for any U.S. small business. Consulting engagements are conducted in person or remotely across the United States.

Start with the Free Resources

Download the framework, watch the training videos, or schedule a free consultation. No commitment required.