Welcome to the SME Cyber Security Resilience Project

This project is an ongoing initiative that is dedicated to strengthening the digital security posture of small and medium enterprises. It aims to mitigate an extensive problem by creating practical, affordable, and implementable security solutions specifically designed for SME environments. Cyber security resilience should not be a luxury - it should be accessible to organisations of all sizes.

The digital threat landscape is complex and SMEs face critical challenges: the same sophisticated cyber threats that target large enterprises, but with a fraction of the resources to defend against them. This gap represents not just a risk to individual businesses, but to broader economic ecosystems.

This project needs collaborators from diverse backgrounds to help shape this initiative:

Cyber security professionals who can help translate enterprise security frameworks into SME-friendly approaches
Small business owners and managers who understand the day-to-day operational realities of running an SME
Industry associations that can help us reach businesses in need
Technology providers interested in serving the SME market more effectively
Academic researchers working on cost-effective security solutions

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Project Aims

Increase cyber security resilience across small and medium enterprises that typically lack dedicated security resources
Democratise access to enterprise-grade security tools and knowledge
Reduce security incidents through preventative measures tailored to SME constraints
Build a sustainable security culture within participating organisations

Key Deliverables

Assessment and Planning

Cyber security readiness assessment tool specifically designed for SME resource constraints
Individualised risk profiles and security roadmaps for participating businesses

Knowledge Transfer

SME-focused cyber security playbook with practical, implementable controls
Regular security bulletins on emerging threats relevant to target industries

Technical Solutions

Pre-configured security tool kits scaled to different business sizes and budgets
Centralised monitoring dashboard for non-technical stakeholders

Training and Support

Role-specific security training modules for employees, managers, and owners
Incident response templates and tabletop exercise guides
Peer support network connecting similar businesses facing common challenges

Measurement Framework

Impact assessment methodology to track security posture improvements
Cost-benefit analysis tools to help SMEs justify security investments