CYBER INSIGHTS: Wednesday 08 January 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Wednesday 08 January 2025 at 07:00 CET

CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity News & Intel …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). BEST PRACTICE: PASSWORD MANAGEMENT Level up your cybersecurity game in 2025 with a Password Manager! #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #PasswordManager #2FA #MFA
Discover the advantages of a password manager and how it can protect your organisation from cyber threats – In today’s Cyber Threat Landscape, protecting sensitive information is more critical than ever. One cost-effective way organizations can enhance their cybersecurity is by using a password manager. These tools securely store and manage passwords, significantly reducing the risks associated with weak or reused credentials. A password manager generates complex, unique passwords for each account, making it virtually impossible for cybercriminals to guess or crack them. By centralizing password storage, employees no longer need to remember multiple credentials …

2). SMART DEVICE SECURITY: Cyber Resilience Act to prove Smart device Security standards. #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #CyberResilienceAct #SmartDeviceSecurity
As of December 10th, the European Union’s new Cyber Resilience Act has come into effect, targeting enhanced security for connected devices such as smartwatches, baby monitors, and other IoT products. What does this mean for consumers and manufacturers? The Act mandates strict Cybersecurity requirements for all products that connect directly or indirectly to any network or device, with limited exclusions. Moving forward, manufacturers and retailers must ensure these products comply with stringent security standards. According to a European Commission blog titled “A Safer Digital Future: New Cyber Rules Become Law” …

3). MFA/2FA Understanding the Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Small Businesses. #MFA #2FA #KPI
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security process that necessitates multiple forms of verification to access an account. This method significantly enhances online security, particularly for (SMEs) navigating the digital landscape. As cyber threats continue to rise, the importance of MFA becomes increasingly evident. For SME’s, which often operate with limited resources, such breaches can lead to devastating financial and reputational damage, causing up to 60% of them to close within six months after a significant incident. MFA is particularly critical for businesses that handle sensitive customer data, as data breaches can lead to severe legal ramifications …

GDPR Training & Audits – Your business’s reputation is everything. If you’re not GDPR compliant, there is much more at stake for your company than a fine. Without your reputation and proof that you can offer your clients/customers complete privacy and protection, you could be left out in the cold. Our online course offers you a human approach to training while being informative and easy to follow. We also offer in-house training with Keith, who has been involved in the development of the General Data Protection Regulation with both the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the Internet Advertising Bureau. As well as training, we are able to run full GDPR audits on your businesses terms and conditions and privacy policies.

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Launched in 2020 by Cybersecurity Journalist Iain Fraser and his team at IfOnly… CYBERInsights was developed to be the go-to platform providing definitive, reliable & actionable Cybersecurity News, Intel, Awareness & Training specifically written and curated for Small Business & Enterprise Owners, Partners and Directors throughout the UK. #CyberInsights #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #CyberAwareness #Compliance #DDoS #Fraud #Ransomware #ScamAlert #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel

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