Kaspersky Cybersecurity On a Budget: Cyber security tips for SMEs bundled in an English language platform. Almost half of medium-sized companies in Europe have difficulties financing cybersecurity.
Kaspersky presents a free platform with tips and tricks for small and medium-sized companies, with the help of which they can optimize the cybersecurity of their organization quickly and easily. Kaspersky Cybersecurity On a Budget offers a range of actionable recommendations for any business, as well as specific, yet easy-to-follow advice for a variety of industry and business needs. In addition to data, communication and website protection, this also includes the secure use of digital platforms.
Recommendation platform for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to weigh their spending carefully in order to maintain their profitability even after the pandemic-induced restrictions are lifted. A current Kaspersky analysis shows that almost half of the European companies (47 percent) that have had financial difficulties in the past twelve months will probably continue to do so. As a result, more than ever, managers need to carefully consider what they are spending their money on.
The topic of cybersecurity is usually not included in budget planning: More than half (51 percent) of SMEs in Europe have difficulties in providing appropriate funds to improve cybersecurity - even if they know how important it is. Kaspersky Cybersecurity On a Budget encourages and supports companies to close these gaps or to check the status of their IT security.
Lots of advice and tips for SMEs
The platform is divided into three main areas:
- Get to know best practices for general routines and processes within a company, such as how to back up customer databases, reports and important data;
- Recommendations on how to save IT costs as well
- Tips on how internal and external corporate communication can be organized.
In addition to the general recommendations, the platform contains guidelines for specific requirements of different companies, for example if they work in the healthcare sector, deal with intellectual property or work with freelancers. Because these have to meet special requirements in order to secure data or comply with regulatory requirements. Kaspersky provides the necessary measures in an interactive format in which the user answers a short question and then receives a proposal for a solution tailored to his or her needs.
Short and concise advice for SMEs from experts
All advice on the platform is formulated briefly and concisely as instructions that can be implemented quickly even without in-depth IT and cybersecurity knowledge. This means that Kaspersky Cybersecurity On a Budget can be used sensibly by every entrepreneur or employee, regardless of their individual prior knowledge. Interested parties who want to delve deeper into the subject will also find links to further information and Kaspersky content.
“We are confident that by applying a few basic cybersecurity rules, companies can achieve a basic level of protection in a short time and without additional resources. Whether it's a small construction company, a café or a marketing agency, the platform is suitable for everyone," explains Christian Milde, Managing Director Central Europe at Kaspersky. “The pandemic has hit SMEs hard, finances and resources may be limited. This is another argument for investing a few minutes reading or a few hours implementing our recommendations – and thereby protecting the company.”
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