If you run a tech startup or small business that handles customer data, you’ve probably heard of SOC 2 – the gold-standard audit report that demonstrates your company follows strong security controls. Prospective clients (especially enterprise ones) might even be asking for “SOC 2 compliance” before signing a deal. But for startups and SMBs, pursuing

Allowing employees to use their personal laptops and smartphones for work – commonly known as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) – can be a productivity boon for small businesses. It saves costs on hardware and lets staff work on devices they’re comfortable with.  However, BYOD also introduces security and management challenges: your company data could

In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, many employees in small and midsize businesses are adopting their own tools, from unsanctioned cloud apps to AI services like ChatGPT, often without IT’s knowledge. This phenomenon, known as “Shadow IT”, can boost productivity but also introduce serious security and compliance risks. Even well-intentioned staff might use an unapproved file

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have the luxury of sprawling security teams or unlimited IT budgets, but they’re still expected to defend against the same threats as larger organizations.  The good news is that effective cybersecurity doesn’t have to start from scratch. By adopting the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls, SMBs