CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 15 November 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Friday 15 November 2024 at 07:00 CET

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The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity News
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1). CYBER ESSENTIALS: Government hails Cyber Essentials success. a scheme to help keep organisations’ IT safe and secure has given businesses more confidence they won’t fall victim to a cyber attack. The survey, conducted by Pye Tait Consulting for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), reported that Cyber Essentials users rate their level of concern about potentially falling victim to a cyber attack at 5.8 out of 10 – significantly higher than organisations that had never obtained certification (3.7 out of 10) Cyber Essentials is a government scheme that provides guidance and auditing on security measures that prevent organisations falling victim to cyber attacks that exploit basic IT vulnerabilities.

2). COMPUTER MISUSE ACT: UK Government Considers Overhaul of Computer Misuse Act to Tackle Cybercrime. The new UK government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, has committed to elevating cybersecurity to a national security priority and is “considering all options” to address cybercrime, according to Security Minister Dan Jarvis. This includes a potential comprehensive review of the 1990 Computer Misuse Act, Jarvis noted. Originally introduced to combat cyber-related offenses, the Act has seen several amendments, including updates through the Police and Justice Act in 2006, adjustments following the 2011 News International phone hacking scandal, and further refinements under the Serious Crime Act in 2015.

3). DEPLOYING CLOUD STORAGE: In the dynamic landscape of modern business, Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face challenges that can significantly impact their operations. However, with the advent of cloud computing, these businesses now have access to powerful tools that can revolutionize how they manage data storage and Cybersecurity. Let’s delve into how Cloud solutions can benefit SMEs in these crucial areas. Traditionally, SMEs have struggled with managing data due to limited resources for hardware infrastructure and IT personnel. Cloud storage addresses these challenges by offering scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions. Cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer for SMEs seeking to optimize data management and bolster Cybersecurity defences.

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