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SME Cyber Insights: Wednesday 16 July 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of SMECyberInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK SME Cybersecurity News, Intel, Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
Published in Collaboration with: Ensurety.co.uk
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 1). Top 10 SME Data Protection Practices in 2025: A UK Guide with Insights from Ensurety In 2025, protecting client personal data is more than a compliance checkbox — it’s a business imperative. With rising cyber threats, AI-enhanced phishing, and evolving UK data protection laws, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are under pressure to meet high security standards with limited resources. But there’s good news: by adopting smart, scalable cybersecurity practices, UK SMEs can not only stay compliant, but also build trust, protect revenue, and gain a reputation for resilience. Data protection refers to safeguarding your clients’ personal information — names, emails, payment details, health data, and more — from misuse, unauthorised access, or breaches …

2). Why UK SMEs Must Wake Up to Smart Building Cyber Threats Before It’s Too Late  The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has issued an urgent alert to UK businesses following alarming findings that more than a quarter (27%) of respondents said their building had experienced a cyber attack in the last 12 months. This represents a sharp increase from 16% the previous year, demonstrating an accelerating threat landscape that SMEs can no longer afford to ignore. In a new report published this week, RICS highlighted how the convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT systems in smart buildings has created a vastly expanded attack surface. The integration of building management systems (BMS), HVAC, access controls, and IoT sensors with corporate IT networks presents unprecedented risks for SMEs….

3). GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation Compliance for SMEs – In today’s interconnected digital world, data privacy has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stands as a cornerstone legislation designed to safeguard personal data within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). Enforced from May 25, 2018, GDPR has not only transformed how organizations handle data but also set a global standard for data protection and privacy. GDPR is a comprehensive regulation that aims to give individuals in the EU more control over their personal data and unify data protection rules within the EU/EEA. It applies to all businesses, regardless of location, that process personal data of individuals residing in the EU …

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