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CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity News & Intel …
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1). 2025 SME IT Trends Report: Simplifying IT in the Fast Lane of Change The rapid evolution of technology is placing IT teams at the heart of strategic decision-making, far beyond traditional change management. According to JumpCloud’s Q1 2025 SME IT Trends Report, IT leaders worldwide must adapt to unprecedented challenges, from AI-driven security threats to hybrid work complexities. The report, which surveyed IT leaders across the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, highlights the increasing pressures faced by IT teams. Managing IT today involves navigating rising costs, fragmented ecosystems, & mounting cybersecurity threats. IT administrators are juggling complex device environments, shadow IT risks, & the rapid advancement of AI …

2). CYBER THREAT INTEL: Ransomware 2024: The Threat to Small Businesses & How to Stay Protected Ramifications for Small Businesses: Small businesses are especially vulnerable due to limited IT budgets and resources. A successful attack can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, and operational downtime. The rising ransom demands and sophisticated tactics put immense pressure on small businesses to act proactively. Ransomware is an evolving threat, but with proactive measures and a robust response plan, small businesses can mitigate risks and minimize impact. The UK government strongly encourages all victims, and those engaging with victims, to report ransomware incidents to Action Fraud and NCSC …

3). WHAT IS CYBER TRAINING – Enhancing SME Resilience: The Power of Cybersecurity Training– CyberKPI: Cybersecurity Training teaches response procedures for addressing and managing risks to computer systems. Learning how to identify threats like Cyberattacks, data hacks and Phishing activities, along with the protocols for assessing the risk level. Employees trained in Cybersecurity threats are better prepared to recognise suspicious emails, thus reducing the risk of falling victim to Phishing attacks. By prioritising cybersecurity training and awareness, small businesses in the UK and EU can enhance their resilience against cyber threats, ensuring their operational continuity and safeguarding customer trust.

GDPR Training & Audits – Your business’s reputation is everything. If you’re not GDPR compliant, there is much more at stake for your company than a fine. Without your reputation and proof that you can offer your clients/customers complete privacy and protection, you could be left out in the cold. Our online course offers you a human approach to training while being informative and easy to follow. We also offer in-house training with Keith, who has been involved in the development of the General Data Protection Regulation with both the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the Internet Advertising Bureau. As well as training, we are able to run full GDPR audits on your businesses terms and conditions and privacy policies.

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