Why the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act Matters for Your Business

What You Need to Know About Europe’s Latest Digital Security Plans The European Union is boosting its online safety rules with its Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).  This key piece of EU cyber regulation means products with digital parts must be more secure. If your business makes, sells, or handles these products in the EU, the …

Your Quick Guide to Vendor Cyber Risk Management

Don’t Let Third-Party Vulnerabilities Become Your Business’s Problem Strong cyber risk management is more important than ever! As businesses increasingly rely on outside vendors, managing the security risks they introduce becomes pivotal.  Cloud providers, software services, payment processors, and more—they all help you run smoothly. Unfortunately, every vendor you add to your system also brings …

Data Breach Aftermath: What to Do Next

Expert Planning Turns Post-Breach Panic into Calm Recovery It’s a chilling moment.  A notification flashes; an anomaly report lands on your desk; a customer calls asking about suspicious activity on their account.  A cybersecurity incident has hit. The initial moments can feel chaotic.  But how you handle the hours and days of the data breach’s …

How EU Cybersecurity Laws Shape International Policy

Why EU Cybersecurity Laws Set the Tone Worldwide Why do regulations made in Brussels affect businesses in Birmingham, Boston, or Bangalore? It comes down to something called the ‘Brussels Effect‘. This is when EU rules and regulations are implemented in other countries. Many international companies find it easier to adopt the EU’s high global standards, …

Why Startups Face Bigger Cybersecurity Risks Than Big Firms

The Enterprise vs. Startup Cybersecurity Risks Think about enterprise security.  Larger companies often allocate dedicated teams and budgets to actively monitor and mitigate threats. They also have well-documented data protection processes and more in place. Sure, big companies face compliance challenges; we’re always reading about it. But they tend to have the resources to tackle …

What to Do When Compliance Fails: A 7-Step Recovery Plan

What Is a Compliance Breach? A compliance breach is when personal data (like customer names, emails, or addresses) gets lost, stolen, or shared without permission.  It might result from a cyberattack, human error, or even a technical glitch. For example, someone might accidentally send sensitive info to the wrong email, or hackers might find a …

How Penetration Testing Spots Supply Chain Risks

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Start Outside Your Network Supply chain vulnerabilities aren’t only missing patches or weak passwords inside your company. A lot of the time, the risk begins with someone else. It could be a vendor with poor password practices, an outdated integration you forgot about, or hardware with unpatched firmware. When these gaps exist …

Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Test

Are you confused about the difference between a Vulnerability Assessment and a Penetration Test? Don’t worry, in this blog we will clear up the confusion by comparing Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Test. By the end of this article, you will have a clear understanding of the benefits of opting for Penetration Testing over a Vulnerability …

EU AI Act Compliance: What Businesses Need to Do

Smart Steps for AI Regulation Compliance The EU AI Act is here, and it’s changing how businesses use artificial intelligence. AI is a tremendous tool, simplifying so many aspects of our lives. From planning dinner to optimising client onboarding, AI does it all. However, as with anything that impacts people’s daily lives, rules and regulations …

Compliance as a Competitive Advantage for Startup Success

How Following Rules Can Help Startups Grow Faster It is easy to see following regulations as roadblocks, especially for startups.  However, at 7ASecurity, we see it a little differently; we see compliance as a competitive advantage. Being compliant can actually help your business get ahead, not just avoid trouble. In today’s market, people are focused …