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GUEST ESSAY: Why internal IT teams are ill-equipped to adequately address cyber risks

The Last Watchdog

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. It seems every day we hear of another breach, another scam, another attack on anything from a small business to a critical aspect of our nation’s infrastructure. Open are slim to none.

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Complete Guide to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

eSecurity Planet

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Are you prepared to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats?

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Understanding the Cost of Cybersecurity Breaches for Small Businesses

Cytelligence

Small businesses are increasingly becoming prime cyberattack targets in today’s interconnected world. While large corporations often make headlines when they fall victim to cybercrime, the impact on small businesses can be equally devastating, if not more so.

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GUEST ESSAY: How ‘DPIAs” — data privacy impact assessments — can lead SMBs to compliance

The Last Watchdog

It’s often difficult for small businesses to invest significantly in data privacy compliance or security measures because they don’t have large budgets. But this same characteristic can also be a disadvantage, as SMBs often lack the resources and expertise to keep up with complex regulations. Scarce resources.

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7 Best Cyber Risk Management Platforms of 2024

Centraleyes

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a central pillar of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). But why is this so crucial, and why is there a burgeoning market for specialized cyber risk management tools and platforms? In this article, we’ll explore some of the best cyber risk management tools on the market.

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US Bill Would Require Vulnerability Disclosure for Federal Contractors

SecureWorld News

However, some critics have argued that the bill could be too burdensome for small businesses. The DoD and its federal defense contractors face the same escalating cyber threats that every industry faces daily. Moreover, the DoD entrusts highly sensitive and proprietary data and networks with its defense contractors.

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Small and Medium Businesses Day: Tips on Securing the Backbone of National Economies

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. However, small businesses ability to respond to threats due to constrained resources is very different.