Third-party risk is often where SME security gets overlooked. If your payroll provider, IT support firm, or cloud service has access to your data or systems, their controls matter to your business too. The good news is that you do not need a heavy process to get started. A short, repeatable check on impact, access, data handling, and incident reporting is usually enough. For UK SMEs, this also supports GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and wider supplier assurance work. Full guide in comments. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/third-party-cyber-risk-assessments-for-smes-a-practical-guide-for-uk-businesses/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social









