CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 13 December 2024 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel – CYBERInsights Small Business Cybersecurity News

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Gibraltar: Friday 13 December 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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Post Impressions:

1). COMPLIANCE: Understanding NIS2 – What UK Small Business Owners Need to Know. The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is a comprehensive update to the original NIS Directive (NIS1), introduced by the European Union (EU) to enhance the cybersecurity of essential services and critical infrastructures. While NIS1 laid the foundation for strengthening cybersecurity across member states, NIS2 expands its scope and introduces more stringent requirements to address the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. For UK small business owners, particularly those operating in sectors considered critical to national infrastructure or offering services to the EU market, understanding the obligations under NIS2 is essential.

2). CYBER FRAUD: BIG TECH & BANKING – Faux fear of Data Protection shouldn’t be a barrier in tackling Fraud & Scams. The ICO (Information Commissioners Office) the UK Data Protection authority has said that Data protection regulations should not be used when it comes to information sharing; in an effort to mitigate the upward trending “pandemic” of fraud and scams currently being levelled at UK Small Business and consumers alike. The ICO has identified Banks, Telco´s and Digital platforms among the worst offenders. Accordingly they have published new, practical advice to provide clarity on the subject. The Commissioners office has said that UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) do not prevent you from sharing personal information where it is appropriate to do so, or from taking steps to prevent harm.

3). SaaS (Software as a Service) and Its Benefits for Small Business Cybersecurity: As (SMEs) increasingly rely on digital tools to run their operations, the need for effective cybersecurity solutions has never been more pressing. Fortunately, Software as a Service (SaaS) offers a powerful, cost-effective, and scalable way to enhance cybersecurity. For Small Businesses, SaaS can be a game-changing tool that enables them to protect their digital assets without requiring large investments in infrastructure or in-house expertise. Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based software delivery model where applications are hosted and maintained by a service provider and made available to users over the internet. Instead of purchasing software outright and installing it on individual computers or servers, users pay for access to the software on a subscription basis.

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