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CYBER INSIGHTS: Tuesday 14 January 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

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Gibraltar: Tuesday 14 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). THREAT INTEL: Cybercrime Experts to Reveal the Latest Cybercrime Threats in Lecture Series #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #CyberLectures #PaulMaskall #CatrionaStill
Cybercrime specialists will uncover the newest online dangers facing businesses in a series of lectures designed to help them defend against fraud. Organized by the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust’s Stay Safe Online team, the talks will feature Paul Maskall, fraud and cybercrime prevention manager at UK Finance, and Catriona Still, head of fraud prevention at UK Finance’s card and payment crime unit. Paul, a familiar face on BBC Crimewatch Live, Rip Off Britain, and BBC Radio 1Xtra, will join Catriona, who collaborates closely with the UK banking sector, to provide insights into combating cybercrime. The first lecture, on February 20, will cover how technology exposes businesses to risk …

2).  CYBER AWARENESS: Red Helix Strengthens UK SME Cybersecurity with £1M SOC Investment #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #RedHelix #NewSOC
Red Helix,  a leader in cybersecurity and network performance, has announced a £1 million investment in its UK-based 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). This strategic move comes in response to the growing demand for specialized Cyber services in the UK, with plans to expand its SOC team by 150%. In a competitive market facing a global shortage of Cybersecurity talent, Red Helix has successfully recruited and retained SOC analysts skilled in protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from real-world threats. The new investment is focused on enhancing team capabilities, creating cutting-edge workspaces, and delivering an integrated suite of cybersecurity tools …

3). IDENTITY THEFT & Guarding Against Identity Theft – CyberKPI:  #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityAwareness #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel #IdentityTheft #KPI
Identity Theft refers to the act of stealing personal information to commit fraud, impacting both individuals and businesses. In the UK, it is estimated that identity fraud costs businesses approximately £2.7 billion annually, a staggering figure that highlights the vulnerability of Small Businesses in particular. These smaller enterprises often lack the robust cybersecurity measures that larger corporations might possess, making them easier targets for identity thieves. Alarmingly, only 13% of fraud cases are reported to the relevant authorities, indicating a significant level of underreporting and a potential lack of awareness regarding the risks involved …

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