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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of SMECYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
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1). SME CYBER THREAT INTEL: Software Supply Chain Risk Leaves UK SMEs Vulnerable. Alan Carson, Cloudsmith’s CSO and co-founder, emphasised the fundamental issue: “Without visibility, you can’t control your software supply chain. And without control, there’s no security.” The research findings come as regulatory pressure intensifies, with the EU Cyber Resilience Act and updated guidelines from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) pushing for stronger safeguards in software development practices. UK SMEs, particularly those with EU trading relationships or compliance requirements, will need to adapt to these changing regulatory landscapes. For UK SMEs, this highlights a common dilemma: balancing the need for rapid software development and deployment with essential security considerations …

2). COMPLIANCE: Cyber Security Wake-Up Call – £60,000 Fine Highlights Critical Data Protection Vulnerabilities. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a stark warning to businesses following a £60,000 fine against Merseyside-based DPP Law Ltd, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures that experts like Keith Budden of Ensurety.co.uk have been championing for years. In a detailed investigation, the ICO revealed how DPP Law Ltd suffered a significant cyber breach that exposed highly sensitive and confidential personal information on the dark web. The attack exploited a critical security weakness: an infrequently used administrator account lacking multi-factor authentication (MFA) …

3). WHAT IS CYBER TRAINING – Enhancing SME Resilience: The Power of Cybersecurity Training– CyberKPI: Cybersecurity Training teaches response procedures for addressing and managing risks to computer systems. Learning how to identify threats like Cyberattacks, data hacks and Phishing activities, along with the protocols for assessing the risk level. Employees trained in Cybersecurity threats are better prepared to recognise suspicious emails, thus reducing the risk of falling victim to Phishing attacks. By prioritising cybersecurity training and awareness, small businesses in the UK and EU can enhance their resilience against cyber threats, ensuring their operational continuity and safeguarding customer trust …

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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.