Infosecurity Europe CyCOS Project Expands to Support UK SMEs as CIISec Takes Over

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News Source : Infosecurity Magazine

News Summary

  • CyCOS is a UK research-driven pilot to test a peer-led model of cyber support for small and micro businesses.
  • The project began in late 2023 as an investigation into gaps in SME cyber guidance.
  • CyCOS operates with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous support designed to fit SME schedules.
  • The move comes as the academic funding phase nears its end and the project prepares for a handover to the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), a partner.
In the UK, a small initiative aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) tackle cybersecurity problems is scaling up as it prepares for a bigger future.

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