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June 16, 2025
You’ve been hacked. What are you doing?
We often hear it from SMBs: “We thought it wouldn’t happen to us…” Until it does: you’ve been hacked. So what? Many SMEs have none at that time:
❌ contingency plan
❌ point of contact that switches immediately
❌ overview of what auditors want to see
❌ certified IT party that thinks along with them
The result? Stress, chaos and precious time wasted.
What do you miss most in a cyber attack?
We asked entrepreneurs and IT leaders in SMEs via a poll¹. These were the results of 21 votes:
🔹 67%: A contingency plan with clear steps
🔹 19%: IT person who solves it
🔹 10%: Point of contact in case of crisis
🔹 5%: Help with audit questions
The picture is clear: at such a time, above all, you want to know what to do, step by step.
Why is such an emergency plan often lacking?
Many SMBs focus on their core business. Understandable! IT policies, contingency plans and audits often feel like “something for later.” Until it’s too late. And then it turns out:
🚨 You don’t have an overview of who is doing what
🚨 Auditors ask questions you don’t have answers to
🚨 You don’t know how to limit damage
How can you do this smarter?
At ALTA-ICT B.V. we help SMEs with a modern workplace that meets ISO and NEN standards. Among other things, we support with:
✅ Policies, audits and real-world practice
✅ Getting IT policies in order
✅ Preparing for NIS2
✅ Guidance on audits
✅ Preventing and recovering from cyberattacks
We know exactly what auditors want to see and what to arrange in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ 1. Why do we need an ISO 27001-certified IT partner like ALTA-ICT?
✅ Because ALTA-ICT regulates information security according to the ISO 27001 standard. So you reduce risks and meet the requirements of your customers and suppliers.
❓ 2. Our supplier is asking for ISO 27001. What can ALTA-ICT do for us?
✅ ALTA-ICT helps you bring information security demonstrably in order with policies, processes and documentation that comply with ISO 27001.
❓ 3. How does ALTA-ICT support an audit?
✅ ALTA-ICT knows exactly which documents auditors want to see and makes sure you have everything neatly arranged in advance. This way your audit goes smoothly.
❓ 4. Can ALTA-ICT help me comply with NIS2?
✅ Yes, ALTA-ICT combines ISO 27001 knowledge with NIS2 preparation, so your SME organization complies with the latest legislation.
❓ 5. Is ISO 27001 with ALTA-ICT only for large companies?
✅ No, SMEs in particular benefit from an ISO 27001 approach with ALTA-ICT: structured operations, reduced risk and increased customer confidence.
A little sparring?
Recognizable? You just want it taken care of when things go wrong. Feel free to send a message at alta-ict.co.uk/contact.
Reference
¹https://www.linkedin.com/posts/altaict_microsoft-iso27001-iso9001-activity-7337119225892728832-082M
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