Why most SME data breaches start with email (and how to stop them)
Email is the biggest attack surface for SMEs. Here’s why breaches start there, and the simple controls that dramatically reduce risk.
Security Guides for SMEs
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APIs and integrations: where SME systems quietly leak data
APIs connect modern systems, but poorly secured integrations are a common source of data leaks for SMEs. Here’s what to watch for.
Security maintenance for bespoke apps: what “ongoing support” should actually include
Bespoke apps don’t stay secure by default. Here’s what sensible ongoing security maintenance looks like for SME systems.
Identity and access management for SMEs: keeping control as you grow
As teams and systems grow, access control drifts. This guide explains how SMEs can stay in control without slowing down.
Cloud hosting for bespoke apps: the shared responsibility explained
Cloud platforms simplify hosting, but security isn’t automatic. Here’s what cloud providers handle — and what SMEs still own.
Logging and audit trails: why SMEs should care (even without compliance pressure)
Audit logs aren’t just for regulation. They help SMEs spot problems early and understand what really happened when things go wrong.
Why “secure by default” beats security add-ons every time
Security bolted on later rarely works. Here’s why secure-by-default systems are safer, cheaper and easier for SMEs to run.