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CYBER INSIGHTS: Thursday 28 November 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

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Gibraltar: Thursday 28 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). EU CYBER COMPLIANCE: GDPR – The key to data protection. GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation, the EU’s data protection law. It applies to any company processing the personal data of EU citizens—customer information, employee data, or even user-generated content. Essentially, anything that can identify an individual falls under GDPR’s purview. The good news? GDPR isn’t as daunting as it sounds. Its core principles are straightforward: collect only the data you need, keep it secure, and be transparent about its use. Keep in mind, though, that the penalties for non-compliance are steep—up to €20 million or 4% of your global turnover, whichever is higher.

2). ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Are UK SMEs Struggling to Close Security Gaps Amid Rapid AI Advancements? Embracing AI: Key to Streamlining Operations and Gaining a Competitive Edge for UK SMEs, Says New Jumpcloud Report. AI Adoption Offers UK SMEs the Opportunity to Enhance Efficiency and User Experience, With a Call to Avoid Falling Behind According to Jumpcloud’s  latest SME Trends report, embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a significant opportunity for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to streamline operations, improve the admin and user experience, and distinguish themselves in an increasingly crowded marketplace. The findings highlight that SMEs choosing to overlook AI risk falling behind in an era of rapid technological advancement

3). WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE – Protecting Data and Building Trust – CyberKPI: Compliance is to adhere to standards and regulations set by law or authority groups. Organizations must achieve Compliance by establishing controls that protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, with a focus on SMEs. For instance, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe outlines specific requirements for the protection of personal data, making it vital for businesses to comply with these standards to avoid legal repercussions

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