We’re teaming up with Ramon Ray to help you protect your small business

Small businesses are the heart of the economy, and like all hearts, they deserve protection and care. They create jobs, spark new ideas, and keep local communities alive. But they also run lean. With sales, marketing, bookkeeping, and customer care on the same to-do list, cybersecurity can fall behind until a scam, a hacked account, or a locked laptop stops everything.

Key takeaways:

• Cyberattacks against small businesses are rising.
• AI has made scams faster, more personal, and harder to spot.
• One incident can lead to downtime, lost revenue, and damaged trust.
• Many entrepreneurs don’t know where or how to start protecting their business.

Ramon Ray joins Bitdefender as Small Business Ambassador

Ramon Ray, a five-time entrepreneur and one of the most trusted voices in small business, is joining Bitdefender as our first Small Business Ambassador. His mission with us is to help entrepreneurs protect what they’re building and give them tools and know-how without the jargon and without slowing growth.

Ramon has spent his career helping owners start, grow, and show up with confidence. He founded ZoneofGenius.com and the publications SmallBizTechnology.com and SmartHustle.com, wrote The Celebrity CEO, and produced and hosted 200+ episodes of the USA Today Network show The Rundown with Ramon.

He’s started five companies and sold three. He’s spoken at the White House, worked with brands like Dell and Zoho, interviewed all five original Shark Tank sharks and President Obama, and shared stages with Deepak Chopra, Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, and other notable business leaders. He understands the realities of running a small business because he’s lived them.

“I’ve spent my career helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. But as growth increases, so does risk. Cybersecurity is not an option—it’s the foundation for small business success.”, Ramon Ray said.

Ramon’s voice helps bridge the gap, turning security into everyday choices founders already make: sending invoices safely, sharing access with contractors, protecting customer data, keeping business email secure, and using the apps, platforms, and tools that run the business.

“Ramon understands the realities of running a business. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, spotlight risks, and share practical guidance—including how to use good AI to stay safe”, said Mihaela Paun, SVP Consumer Solutions Group, Bitdefender.

What Ramon will do

• Educate entrepreneurs on practical, affordable ways to secure day-to-day operations.
• Speak on behalf of Bitdefender at events, webinars, and conferences—bringing real-world stories and quick wins.
• Collaborate with partners, media, and associations to put cybersecurity where it belongs: at the center of small-business success.
• Create short, useful resources for time-strapped owners—checklists, conversations, and explainers you can use the same day.

Over the coming weeks, you’ll see Ramon on stages and screens, sharing simple steps any small business can take to stay protected, productive, and ready for what’s next.

What Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security will do

Our goal is to let you focus on the work while we handle the background protection. From the day you decide to use it, Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security will:

• Block scams and phishing before they reach you.
• Safeguard sensitive data like customer details, invoices, and financial files.
• Protect your digital assets—email, website, and online accounts—with email protection and breach alerts if your passwords show up online.
• Provide unlimited VPN, so your team can work safely on any Wi-Fi, at the office, at home, or on the road.
• Stay easy to run with a simple dashboard, quick setup, and automatic updates, no IT team required.

To learn more about what we’re doing together, see Ramon’s press release.

FAQs

Who is Ramon Ray?

Ramon Ray is a five-time entrepreneur, author, speaker, and small business advocate. He founded ZoneofGenius.com and has spent years helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and run successful businesses.

Why do small businesses need cybersecurity?

Small businesses are frequent targets for scams, phishing attacks, account takeovers, ransomware, and data breaches. Strong cybersecurity helps protect customer data, business operations, finances, and reputation.

What is Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security?

Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security is a cybersecurity solution designed for very small businesses and entrepreneurs. It helps protect devices, email, accounts, passwords, and sensitive business information without requiring an IT team.

How can entrepreneurs improve cybersecurity without technical knowledge?

Start with simple habits such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, updating devices, backing up important files, training employees to spot scams, and using cybersecurity tools designed for small businesses.