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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.
An incident response plan is required by NIS2, referenced in GDPR, and expected under ISO 27001 — but most SMEs don't have a documented one. This guide provides a clear structure for building yours, covering preparation, detection, containment, recovery, and review.
NIS2 requires significant cyber incidents to be reported within 24 hours of becoming aware. This guide explains what triggers the clock, who you notify in Ireland, what each report must contain, and how to build a notification process before an incident occurs.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification that's becoming a commercial requirement for businesses working with UK public sector clients. Here's what it covers and how to get certified.
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