Simple controls your company can implement today to stay protected tomorrow!

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There is an enormous amount of advice on the Internet, but it is quite difficult to know where to start.

At CyberSmart, we believe cybersecurity should be accessible and easy for everyone. Therefore we have compiled a series of actionable steps to help you protect your data. Each week we focus on one control, provide some background information and answer common questions.

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There is an enormous amount of advice on the Internet, but it is quite difficult to know how to get to start. At CyberSmart, we believe that Cyber Security should be accessible and easy for everyone.  So we’ve compiled a series of actionable steps to help you protect your data. This week, we’re talking anti-virus software.

With the latest media attention on cyber security incidents and data breaches, I hope you agree with me when I say that we are past discussing the importance of data protection and cyber security. If you still think cyber security is not relevant for start-ups and SMBs, come back next week and let me convince you that it truly matters.

Picture this: a pig, covered in fluffy fur, that lays eggs and gives milk. In German, this is called “eierlegende Wollmilchsau” which is vaguely translated to “Jack of all trades” in English. Unfortunately, I have seen this being advertised in the cyber security sector as well.

Startup meets GCHQ – a personal experience

A few months ago we were applying for the GCHQ Cyber Accelerator. Today we have graduated. Full with gratitude, excitement and enthusiasm, we went back to London, continuing building our CyberSmart and our network.

Easier, better and more cloud-friendly

Almost three years after its inception, the UK Government has released the first update to the Cyber Essentials Scheme. The new standard aims to increase the adoption rate amongst businesses by making the guidelines more relevant and easier to understand.

The Cyber Essentials scheme was developed by the UK Government. The scheme provides a clear statement of the basic controls all organisations should implement to mitigate the risk from common Internet-based threats. The Government believes that implementing these measures can significantly reduce an organisation’s vulnerability. Many companies, however, do not implement these controls, and in the past, this has led to serious security breaches.

Oldie but Goldie – Our founders talking about CyberSec with Carlos Espinal (Seedcamp) before CyberSmart was born. Listen to the podcast here.