“Businesses don’t need to panic, but they do need to act. “
Joshua Walsh, Information Security Practitioner for rradar, recently shared insights in his article in Entrepreneur Handbook, breaking down what this incident means for SMEs and how they can better protect themselves.
Key takeaways for SMEs include:
- Third‑party systems can introduce serious vulnerabilities, even when your own defences are strong
- Supply chain and partner risk should be treated as a core part of security strategy, not an afterthought
- Data visibility and access controls are crucial when relying on external providers
- Proactive monitoring and governance can reduce risk before incidents escalate
The article explores how SMEs can apply these lessons in practical, achievable ways-without requiring enterprise‑level budgets or resources.
👉 Read the full article on Entrepreneur Handbook:
Companies House vulnerability: Learnings for SMEs about third-party risks entrepreneurhandbook.co.uk
