This repository contains resources designed to educate and assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and addressing cybersecurity challenges. It includes:

1. A PowerPoint Presentation: Highlights key cybersecurity threats faced by SMEs and offers AI-powered solutions.
2. A Detailed Report: Provides an in-depth exploration of cybersecurity challenges and practical solutions tailored for SMEs.

In today's digital landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face increasing risks from cyber threats due to limited resources, lack of awareness, and other constraints. The materials in this repository aim to:

• Educate SMEs on key cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, and DoS/DDoS attacks.
• Highlight the importance of the Data Protection Act and GDPR for SMEs.
• Provide actionable strategies, including the use of AI, to counter these threats.
• Promote awareness and encourage proactive cybersecurity measures to ensure business continuity and protect digital assets.

• Presentation Duration: 10-minute presentation with a 5-minute Q&A session.
• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity and its Importance
  • Cyber Threats Targeting SMEs
    • Phishing
    • Ransomware
    • Denial-of-Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
  • AI-based Solutions and Best Practices
  • Conclusion and Call-to-Action for SMEs
• Report Highlights:
  • Importance of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
  • Challenges like lack of awareness, limited financial resources, and insufficient cybersecurity expertise.
  • Solutions such as employee awareness training, firewalls, anti-virus tools, and leveraging third-party security solutions.

• CyberAwareness-SMEs.pptx: The original PowerPoint presentation.
• CyberAwareness-SMEs.pdf: A PDF version for easy viewing and sharing.
• CyberAwarness-Report.docx: A detailed report covering cybersecurity challenges and practical solutions for SMEs.

This repository is designed for:

• SME Owners and Employees: To understand and implement cybersecurity measures.
• Students and Educators: As a learning resource on practical cybersecurity for SMEs.
• Cybersecurity Professionals: To raise awareness and foster discussions about SME-specific threats.

This work is licensed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 License. You are free to:

• Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

Restrictions:

• Attribution is required. Proper credit must be given to the author, Emre OTU.
• Non-commercial use only.

1. Download the Repository:

   • Clone the repository:

     git clone https://github.com/otuemre/CyberAwareness-SMEs.git

   • Or download it directly as a ZIP file from the GitHub repository.

2. View the Resources:

   • Open CyberAwareness-SMEs.pptx or CyberAwareness-SMEs.pdf for the presentation.
   • Read report.docx for a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity challenges and solutions.

If you have any suggestions, feedback, or would like to contribute to this project, feel free to create an issue or a pull request on this repository.

Thank you for exploring this project!