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Why Cybersecurity Matters for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs): A Guide for C-Suite

### The Misconception of Security Through Size

One pervasive misconception is that smaller businesses are less likely to attract cybercriminals’ attention. However, data proves otherwise: cybercriminals often see SMBs as easy targets precisely because they may lack the extensive defences of larger enterprises. Small and medium businesses hold valuable data, including customer information, financial records, and intellectual property, making them prime candidates for attacks such as phishing, ransomware, and business email compromise.

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Cryptographic Failures: Understanding Risks, Implications, and Mitigations for the C-Suite

Cryptography is the science of securing information and communications by encoding data so that only authorised parties can access it. Cryptographic mechanisms underpin various corporate processes, from securing customer data and enabling secure transactions to protecting intellectual property and ensuring secure internal communications. As businesses digitise their operations, cryptography becomes a cornerstone of data protection and regulatory compliance.

Cryptographic failures occur when encryption mechanisms fail to secure data as intended. This can happen due to flaws in cryptographic protocols, poor implementation, or the use of obsolete algorithms.

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Broken Access Control: A Silent Threat to Your Business

Access control is the process of defining who can access what resources and under what conditions. When these controls are not properly implemented or enforced, it leads to Broken Access Control. This vulnerability allows unauthorised individuals to access sensitive data, modify critical systems, or even take complete control of the infrastructure.

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Certificate Transparency Abuse: Navigating the Risks and Safeguarding Your Organisation

Certificate Transparency is a system designed to provide an open framework for monitoring, auditing, and enforcing the issuance of digital certificates. Introduced by Google in 2013, CT aims to combat the issuance of fraudulent certificates by creating publicly accessible logs that record all certificates issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs). These logs can be monitored by anyone, allowing for greater accountability and transparency in the PKI ecosystem.

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The OWASP Top 10 – 2021: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Developers and Security Analysts

OWASP’s Top 10 is more than just a list; it’s a guiding light for secure software development and security testing. For executives and business owners, ignoring these risks can lead to catastrophic breaches, impacting reputation, customer trust, and profitability. The OWASP Top 10 addresses these risks, serving as an essential framework for developers and security professionals to build and maintain secure systems.