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How to keep SMBs open for business – even when the power goes out – Computerworld
Internet outages are bad news for small- to medium-sized businesses. Point-of-sale systems won’t work when connections fail, meaning transactions can’t go through and revenue is lost until service is restored. And, as we know from the news, the situation is only getting worse with the increasing frequency of intense storms that tear down lines. SMBs know they can ill afford…
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Poor cybersecurity practices cost SMBs £3.4 billion a year – and 28% risk going out of business after a single attack
Small businesses across the UK are losing £3.4 billion a year thanks to inadequate cybersecurity measures, according to new research. Cyber attacks against SMBs have surged in recent years, analysis from Vodafone Business shows, with more than a third experiencing a cyber incident last year alone. Meanwhile, 28% had between one and five attempted attacks, and 6% were targeted up…
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How the channel can simplify cybersecurity to build trust and agility for SMBs
In the modern digital age, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are prioritizing cybersecurity and data protection to enhance their digital agility, according to research. Despite being stretched thin with daily operations, these businesses recognize the growing importance of cybersecurity, especially as they integrate advanced technologies like AI. However, navigating the complexities of cybersecurity remains a challenge. This presents an opportunity…
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96% of SMBs are missing critical cybersecurity skills – here’s why
The vast majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have gaps in their cyber skills and expertise, according to research from Sophos. 96% SMBs find at least one aspect of investigating suspicious alerts difficult, with specific tasks including identifying which signals to investigate, prioritizing which signals to probe, or keeping accurate records. Sophos’ survey fielded responses from 5,000 IT and…
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British SMBs are glaringly unprotected – will the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill be enough to raise the bar?
New cyber legislation in the UK will aim to shore up the resilience of critical national infrastructure, but experts think legislators will need a light touch to avoid over burdening smaller firms in public sector supply chains. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, announced during the King’s Speech in July, promises to bolster the security of the UK’s critical national…
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Poor broadband connectivity is costing London SMBs billions
London’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) are making £28 billion a year less than they should thanks to slow and unreliable workplace broadband connectivity, new research shows. High costs, along with the complexity of securing reliable services, make the cost of fast and dependable connectivity prohibitive for many firms, according to analysis from G.Network. This, the company said, leaves many…
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