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Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 are both cybersecurity frameworks, but they serve different purposes and require very different levels of effort. This guide explains what each covers, who typically needs each one, and which to pursue first based on your situation.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the highest-impact security controls an SME can implement — and is required by NIS2, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials. This guide explains what MFA is, which accounts to prioritise, what types to use, and how to roll it out across your organisation.
Business continuity planning is a requirement under NIS2, DORA, and ISO 27001 — and is actively tested under DORA. This guide explains what an SME-scale BCP must contain, how to structure it without a dedicated team, and how to test it before you need it.
An information security policy is the foundation document of any ISMS and a baseline requirement under ISO 27001, NIS2, and GDPR. This guide explains what it must cover, how to write one that people actually use, and the common mistakes that undermine it.
A risk register is the foundation of any security programme. Here's how to build one that's practical, useful, and doesn't end up as a spreadsheet nobody opens.
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