Explore DIGITAL SME’s collection of free guides and practical resources, designed to help digital SMEs navigate key topics, from cybersecurity and intellectual property to digital skills, standards, sustainability and emerging technologies.
SME Guide: Implementation of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 on Information Security Management
This Guide reflects the changes of the ISO/IEC 27001 from the 2022 revision and continues to provide SMEs with a practical and accessible tool to strengthen their information security management in line with international standards.
SME Guide for the Implementation of ISO/IEC 27001 on Information Security Management
This Guide was developed by the DIGITAL SME “WG27K” working group. The WG27K is made up of experts familiar with standardisation issues for information security management system and they fully understand SMEs’ needs in this field.
NIS2 Guide
It is aimed at companies that need to show customers they are a secure supplier, in line with NIS2 requirements. Companies in scope of the legislation are required to validate the security posture of their suppliers, and by following the guide, SMEs can prepare for this.
SME Guide on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
This Guide has been developed to raise awareness and help SMEs adopt and use blockchain standards in sectors such as agriculture, textiles, construction, ICT, and finance which use blockchain to share and authenticate transactions in a faster and decentralised way or to enhance the transparency of the supply chain, which combats fraud and strengthens the sustainability of raw materials.
The Competitive Advantage of Intellectual Property: A Practical Guide for Digital Small and Medium Enterprises
It helps digital SMEs understand how to protect, manage and make the most of their intellectual property. It covers IP protection for digital products and software, the impact of AI on IP management, software licensing and open-source models, and how IP assets can support funding and investment.
SME Guide for Information Security Controls
This guide helps SMEs strengthen their information security and cybersecurity practices through ISO/IEC 27002. It explains how to develop a clear strategy for implementing security controls, introduces key privacy and GDPR considerations, and identifies the minimum essential controls SMEs should put in place to protect their information and support GDPR compliance.
Catalogue of Best Practices for SMEs on Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property is a cornerstone for SMEs seeking to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Effective IP management not only safeguards their innovations and creations but also unlocks avenues for growth, innovation, and market differentiation. Sharing best practices contributes to a collective pool of knowledge that empowers SMEs to navigate the complexities of IP, fostering a culture of innovation and resilience.
SME Guide for Industrial Internet of Things (IloT)
This guide is an effort to provide small businesses with a lightweight guide to adopting industrial IoT solutions to digitalise and improve their operations within a secure environment. It starts by providing a rationale for adopting IoT and provides use cases that show how IoT is capable of solving common issues in an industry setting.
Step-by-step guide to using the European e-Competence Framework
This SME User Guide provides support for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to apply the EN standard 16234 on the e-Competence Framework (e-CF). It aims to help SMEs understand and make practical use of the e-CF, whereas the standard itself follows a global approach.
