CYBER INSIGHTS: Monday 25 November 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Monday 25 November 2024 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). MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDERS: Majority of UK businesses set to outsource cybersecurity operations within two years. A recent survey conducted by Logpoint indicates that 80% of UK businesses are expected to outsource their cybersecurity operations within the next two years. The study, which polled 1,762 C-suite executives, revealed that 28% of respondents anticipate their IT security teams will be managed by a third party. This figure builds on the existing 52% of UK businesses that already outsource this function. In contrast, the inclination to outsource cybersecurity operations is less pronounced in France and Germany. Currently, only 24% of French firms and 27% of German companies—where a significant majority maintain in-house cybersecurity teams—plan to outsource within the same timeframe.

2). FESTIVE SEASON: Keeping your Small Business Cybersafe this Festive season. The holiday season brings a surge in online transactions, making it a peak period for cyberattacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Cybercriminals ramp up efforts during this time to exploit vulnerabilities, leaving SMBs particularly at risk. This report by financial giant Mastercard provides practical advice to keep your Small Business Cybersafe this Festive Season. The impact of a cyberattack can be devastating. An industry report reveals that in 2023, nearly 43% of all attacks targeted smaller businesses, with costs ranging from €110,000 to €1.14 million per incident. Small business owners are urged to strengthen their cybersecurity to avoid severe financial and operational repercussions during this critical period.

3). DEPLOYING CLOUD STORAGE: 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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