KnowBe4 - UK SMEs: Know Your Enemy. Plan Your Defense

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Organizations in the UK with 250 employees or less need a solid understanding of the attack potential, methods used, and how to prepare.



from KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Blog https://blog.knowbe4.com/uk-smes-know-your-enemy.-plan-your-defense

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