INSIGHTS

Practical cyber and AI security guidance for SMEs.

Clear explanations and checklists for businesses strengthening cyber controls, adopting AI and building proportionate governance.

AI SECURITY

Is ChatGPT safe for company data?

Questions to ask before employees enter business information into generative AI tools.

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MICROSOFT 365

Microsoft 365 Copilot security checklist for SMEs

Identity, permissions, data access and governance questions to review before wider adoption.

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AI GOVERNANCE

How to assess AI risk before approving a new tool

A lightweight approval process for AI tools and business use cases.

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AI GOVERNANCE

What should an SME AI acceptable-use policy cover?

A practical structure for approved tools, confidential information, human review and escalation.

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AI SECURITY

What is shadow AI and why does it matter?

Understand unmanaged AI use, why visibility matters and where practical controls can help.

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CYBERSECURITY

What should an SME cybersecurity health check cover?

How to review identity, devices, cloud, backups, suppliers, incidents and AI use.

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