Cybersecurity SOS: Why SMBs are Lost in a Sea of Confusing Advice
Cybersecurity advice for SMBs is scattered like confetti at a wedding, making it hard to build cyber-resilience. Experts at Infosecurity Europe argue that finding clear, trustworthy guidance is tougher than a two-dollar steak. The CyCOS project aims to simplify this maze with community-based support, hoping to make advice as accessible as a cat video.
Hot Take:
In the cybersecurity world, small businesses are like a lost puppy trying to navigate a labyrinth of advice with nothing but a broken compass. With so many “experts” weighing in, it’s no wonder they’re more confused than a chameleon in a bag of Skittles. Just when you thought dealing with inflation was tough, along comes the cybersecurity maze – welcome to the new SMB nightmare!
Key Points:
- Cybersecurity is the second biggest worry for British SMBs, right after inflation.
- The CyCOS project aims to simplify access to cybersecurity advice for SMBs.
- Many SMBs don’t know where to turn for reliable cybersecurity guidance.
- Only 14% of small businesses know about the NCSC Small Business Guide to Cyber Security.
- CyCOS plans to use community-based support networks to bridge the knowledge gap.
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