Are You Truly Compliant? A Deep Dive for European SMEs
For many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the EU, achieving GDPR compliance was a scramble to add a privacy policy and a cookie banner to their website. While these are necessary first steps, true compliance is a far deeper, ongoing commitment that builds customer trust and provides a significant competitive advantage. If your GDPR […]
The Human Firewall: Building a Security-Conscious Culture in Your EU-Based Team
You can invest thousands of Euros in the latest firewalls and endpoint protection software, but your company’s security is often only as strong as its least aware employee. In the European context, where data privacy is paramount under GDPR, a single human error—a clicked phishing link, a weak password, or mishandled personal data—can lead to […]
A Zero Trust Security Model for the European SME
For many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, cybersecurity has traditionally been about building a strong perimeter—a digital wall with a firewall and antivirus software. However, with the rise of remote work, cloud services, and sophisticated cyber threats, this “castle-and-moat” approach is no longer sufficient. It’s time for European SMEs to embrace a more […]
SEPA Payment Fraud: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting EU Financial Systems
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) has revolutionised how businesses and consumers conduct transactions across Europe, creating a seamless and efficient financial ecosystem. However, this very efficiency is being exploited by cybercriminals through increasingly sophisticated payment fraud schemes. Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, specifically tailored to SEPA transfers, are causing millions of Euros in losses […]