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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Wednesday 02 April 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel

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Gibraltar: Wednesday 02 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). COMMUNICATIONS: What is the PSTN switch-off? BT Urges UK Businesses to Embrace Digital Phone Networks  Phone lines and other analogue technology need to be ready for the big PSTN switch-off. We’re urging businesses to migrate off the aging PSTN to All-IP by the end of December 2025 to safeguard their services, well before the final shutdown of the network in January 2027. What is the PSTN switch-off? BTs existing traditional phone network is being replaced with a newer, shinier version. Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is an analogue, legacy platform using underground copper wires to enable communication. But this hardware can no longer sustain modern requirements and is become increasingly fragile and prone to failure …

2). 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 …

3). CYBER AWARENESS: MSPs: The Vital Role of Cybersecurity MSPs in Securing Small Business Digital Assets: In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. However, (SMEs) face unique challenges, primarily due to limited budgets, resources, and in-house expertise. This is where Cybersecurity Managed Service Providers (MSPs) come into play. MSPs offer specialized services to help secure a company’s digital assets, allowing small businesses to focus on growth while entrusting their cybersecurity needs to experts. Why All Small Business Owners Should Look Toward an MSP. Small Businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks, and a breach can be devastating …

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