SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Friday 11 April 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel
April 11, 2025Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
Gibraltar: Friday 11 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
SMECYBERInsights – The UK Small Business Cybersecurity Network
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1). SME CYBER THREAT INTEL: SOLAR WINDS – The Legacy: A Vital Shift in Mindset for UK SME Cybersecurity The SolarWinds cyberattack, uncovered in December 2020, was a significant supply chain breach where attackers compromised the Orion software platform used by numerous organizations globally. While the immediate impact was more pronounced among large enterprises and government agencies, UK small businesses (SMEs) were not entirely insulated from its effects. While UK small businesses may not have been the primary targets of the SolarWinds attack, the event has prompted a re-evaluation of cybersecurity strategies, supply chain relationships, and regulatory compliance, leading to lasting changes in how SMEs approach digital security …
2). SME CYBER AWARENESS: How to Safeguard Your Small Business from Cyber Threats In today’s digital landscape, businesses face an ever-evolving range of cyber threats. Are you looking for a way to protect your organization from potential attacks? Enter the Security Operations Centre (SOC)—your proactive defence against cyber risks. A SOC acts as a dedicated team of cyber experts, working 24/7 to detect, prevent, and respond to potential threats. In this article, we’ll explore how a SOC helps defend against various cybersecurity threats. A SOC acts as a powerful shield against a wide array of cyber threats, from advanced persistent attacks to zero-day vulnerabilities. By investing in a SOC, you’re ensuring continuous monitoring and a rapid response to potential threats, providing peace of mind knowing that your organization’s cyber security is in expert hands …
3). GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation Compliance for SMEs – In today’s interconnected digital world, data privacy has become a paramount concern for businesses and individuals alike. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stands as a cornerstone legislation designed to safeguard personal data within the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). Enforced from May 25, 2018, GDPR has not only transformed how organizations handle data but also set a global standard for data protection and privacy. GDPR is a comprehensive regulation that aims to give individuals in the EU more control over their personal data and unify data protection rules within the EU/EEA. It applies to all businesses, regardless of location, that process personal data of individuals residing in the EU …
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