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CyberSmart wins Cybersecurity Startup Of The Year 2019
We are delighted to announce CyberSmart has been honoured as the winner of Cybersecurity Startup of the Year at the Annual Cyber Security Awards 2019. This award is a badge of recognition for all the hard work carried out daily by everyone at CyberSmart. It also highlights[…]
Every device. Every user. Everywhere.
CyberSmart has a bold mission to protect and empower SMEs. In order to do so, we need to provide continuous compliance through the entire organisation. This is no small feat, as today’s organisations have diverse systems and modern ways of working. We are extremely excited to announce[…]
Cyber Essentials Future
Cyber Essentials, the UK government scheme developed in 2014 to provide organisations with a baseline level of assurance from cyber attacks has become the fastest growing information security standard in the world. There is no doubt the scheme has been successful, but its future is currently uncertain[…]
CyberSmart 3.0
Since starting CyberSmart, we have lived and breathed our brand; from the beloved purple to our tone of voice, right down to the meaning in our logo. Our brand represents the values, sentiment and vision of CyberSmart. We set out to both cut-through and disrupt an industry[…]
Cyber Essentials: A BIG step in the journey towards GDPR compliance
GDPR, became a legal requirement in May 2018, and was put in place to bring transparency to, and homogenize, data privacy laws for citizens in the European Union. The regulation holds organisations responsible for data breaches and imposes heavy fines on them if they are found guilty[…]
Which businesses is Cyber Essentials mandatory for?
Cyber Essentials is the UK Government-backed scheme that aims to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. Organisations who achieve Cyber Essentials demonstrate they have considered and committed to bolstering their defences against common threats of cybercrime and reduce vulnerabilities of businesses to an accredited government[…]
Why Cyber Essentials is Important for SMEs
Over the last few years, cyber attacks have become an imminent danger for businesses. With this growing threat, cybersecurity is now a responsibility rather than a luxury. Despite this, most SMEs are at risk of being breached either through a lack of awareness or the lack of[…]
How long is Cyber Essentials valid for?
Following on from our last blog post, “Steps to prepare and pass Cyber Essentials” this post builds on that advice and discuses the time it takes to achieve certification. Cyber Essentials scheme encourages businesses to adopt best practices to protect themselves against common security threats. With time,[…]
Steps to Prepare and Pass Cyber Essentials
The Cyber Essentials scheme provides a basic yet effective framework for businesses to protect themselves against cyber attacks. Getting Cyber Essentials certified is one of the first steps that any organisations can take to protect their digital assets and their personal data, and for those seeking to[…]
My Business Is Scaling; How Do I Secure My Customer Data
Whether it be personal or operational, stolen data often results in disaster for small businesses. It can result in loss of revenue, customer trust, and reputation for the business. Data breaches are a growing concern for UK businesses, particularly the ones that are scaling to expand their[…]