SME Cyber Insights: Tuesday 15 July 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel
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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of SMECyberInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK SME Cybersecurity News, Intel, Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
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1). Why UK SMEs Must Wake Up to Smart Building Cyber Threats Before It’s Too Late The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has issued an urgent alert to UK businesses following alarming findings that more than a quarter (27%) of respondents said their building had experienced a cyber attack in the last 12 months. This represents a sharp increase from 16% the previous year, demonstrating an accelerating threat landscape that SMEs can no longer afford to ignore. In a new report published this week, RICS highlighted how the convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT systems in smart buildings has created a vastly expanded attack surface. The integration of building management systems (BMS), HVAC, access controls, and IoT sensors with corporate IT networks presents unprecedented risks for SMEs….
2). Cyber Threats & Data Loss: How UK SMEs Can Prevent, Recover & Stay Resilient Cyber threats are malicious attempts to access, damage, disrupt, or steal data from your systems. These threats come in many forms: malware, ransomware, phishing scams, insider threats, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Data loss, whether due to cyberattack, human error, or hardware failure, can cripple a business—resulting in financial penalties, legal issues, and loss of trust. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK often lack dedicated cybersecurity resources, making them appealing to attackers. The 2024 UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 43% of SMEs experienced a cyber breach in the past 12 months. Yet many lack a recovery plan or offsite backups …
3). SMART SECURITY – The Definitive Guide to Smart Device Security – CyberKPI: Device security is the safeguarding of internet-connected devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, PCs, tablets, IoT devices, including Automated Vehicles from cyberthreats and unauthorized access. Device security typically requires strong authentication, mobile device management tools, and restricted network access. The rise of smart devices has revolutionized how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, offering new opportunities to increase efficiency, improve customer service, and reduce operational costs. However, as businesses adopt these innovations, the need for robust smart device security has never been more critical. Without adequate security measures, SMEs risk exposing sensitive data, experiencing costly downtime, and jeopardizing their business operations …
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