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Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
Gibraltar: Thursday 20 March 2025 at 07:00 CET

CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
CYBERInsights – The UK Small Business Cybersecurity Network
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1). COMPLIANCE: Is Your Marketing Breaking the Law—Without You Realising It? Imagine this: your marketing campaigns are working brilliantly—until you discover that you might be unintentionally breaking the law. In today’s digital world, if your marketing touches personal data, you could be at risk without even realising it Let’s break down the essentials of GDPR and PECR in a way that’s simple, relatable, and straight to the point. What is GDPR, and Why Should You Care? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of rules designed to protect personal data. If your business collects, stores, or uses data from individuals in the EU or UK, these rules apply to you—no matter where you’re based …

2). DATA LOSS: Data Under Siege – Understanding the Impact of Ransomware on Modern Businesses Ransomware isn’t just an IT issue; it’s a business crisis. According to industry reports, Ransomware attacks surged by over 150% in the last two years, with Small Businesses being prime targets due to limited Cybersecurity defenses. Attackers use phishing emails, software vulnerabilities, and weak credentials to infiltrate systems, encrypting essential data and demanding payment in cryptocurrency. For Small Businesses, the financial and reputational consequences of ransomware can be devastating. Studies show that 60% of small companies shut down within six months of a Cyberattack, primarily due to the high cost of downtime and lost business …

3). WHAT IS CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE – Protecting Data and Building Trust – CyberKPI: In today’s digital landscape, UK Small Businesses must adhere to a growing number of Cyber Compliance regulations to protect sensitive data and systems. The key regulations, including the EU CRA, GDPR, NIS2 (and its differences from NIS1), and ISO 27001. We’ll also provide a brief guide for Small Business owners on compliance obligations, how to deploy these regulations, and the potential penalties for non-Compliance. Cyber Compliance refers to the practice of ensuring that a company adheres to relevant laws, standards, and best practices for cybersecurity. For UK, (SMEs), this means understanding and implementing a range of local and international regulations …

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.

CYBER Insights – Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!

Launched in 2020 by Cybersecurity Journalist Iain Fraser and his team at IfOnly… CYBERInsights was developed to be the go-to platform providing definitive, reliable & actionable Cybersecurity News, Intel, Awareness & Training specifically written and curated for Small Business & Enterprise Owners, Partners and Directors throughout the UK. #CyberInsights #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #CyberAwareness #Compliance #DDoS #Fraud #Ransomware #ScamAlert #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel