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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Tuesday 01 April 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

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Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
Gibraltar: Tuesday 01 April 2025 at 07:00 CET

SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of SMECYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). COMPLIANCE: SME Still trading with Europe? NIS2 Compliance for UK Small Businesses: What You Need to Know. The Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) is a regulatory framework introduced by the European Union to enhance cybersecurity across member states. Building upon the original NIS Directive, NIS2 aims to bolster the security and resilience of network and information systems essential to the economy and society. While the UK is no longer part of the EU, UK Small Businesses that operate within the EU or provide services to EU clients may still be affected. Understanding the scope, requirements, and potential penalties of NIS2 is crucial for Businesses looking to stay compliant and protect their digital assets …

2). CYBER AWARENESS: DATA RECOVERY – 5 Things You Should Know About Data Recovery. Data loss can happen at any time and can happen in the most unexpected way, we can recover your data from the most unlikely disasters. In today’s world, we rely heavily on technology, so it’s no surprise that we’re often more concerned about our computers crashing than our cars. For businesses, this concern is even greater—your data is one of your most valuable assets. That’s why having a solid plan for data recovery is crucial. However, data recovery can be tricky, and there are several things that can go wrong if you’re not prepared. To help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure you’re ready in case disaster strikes, here are five important things you should know about data recovery …

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 CRAGDPRNIS2 (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 …

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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.