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Cybersecurity
Most Malta SMEs fail a basic cybersecurity audit on the first question. Encrypted storage, encrypted email, endpoint protection and a real password manager — the four tools that close the gaps nobody thinks about until it's too late.
43%
Of cyber attacks target SMEs
72h
GDPR breach notification window
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Tools that cover most gaps
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Knowledge Tresorit has of your files
Why this matters
The gap most Malta companies don't know they have
Cybersecurity gets treated as an enterprise problem — something for banks and government departments with dedicated IT security teams. It isn't. Small companies are targeted precisely because the defences are weaker and the payoff is the same: client data, financial records, credentials, intellectual property.
A single compromised email account exposes every contract you've ever sent. A shared password in a Slack message becomes the front door to your CRM, your bank account, your domain registrar. A laptop without endpoint protection left in a café is a data breach waiting to be reported.
The fix isn't complicated or expensive. It's four tools, properly configured, covering the four most common entry points.
The architecture
Four tools, four attack surfaces covered
Files at rest
Tresorit — zero-knowledge encryption means even Tresorit can't read your stored files.
Communication
Proton — end-to-end encrypted email and VPN, Swiss-based, built by ex-CERN scientists.
Devices
Bitdefender — endpoint protection consistently top-rated by AV-Test and AV-Comparatives.
Credentials
Passpack — encrypted shared vaults with a full audit trail of who accessed what.
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Tresorit
Encrypted file storage
Swiss end-to-end encrypted cloud storage built for businesses handling sensitive data — client files, contracts, IP. Every file is encrypted on your device before it ever reaches the cloud, with GDPR, HIPAA and NIS2 compliance built in.
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Proton
Encrypted email & VPN
Swiss-based, end-to-end encrypted email, VPN, calendar and drive — built by ex-CERN scientists with privacy as the entire product, not a feature. For Malta companies and individuals who want their communications genuinely private, not just password-protected.
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Bitdefender
Endpoint protection
Antivirus and endpoint security trusted by 500+ million users worldwide, repeatedly rated top-tier by AV-Test and AV-Comparatives. For Malta companies who need real device protection — not the default Windows Defender and a prayer.
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Passpack
Team password management
Shared password management for teams — encrypted vaults, granular access control, and a full audit trail of who accessed what, when. Built for companies where "the password is in the shared doc" is no longer an acceptable answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a small Malta company need cybersecurity tools?
Most cyber attacks don't target large enterprises — they target small companies because the defenses are weaker and the payoff (client data, financial records, credentials) is just as valuable. A single compromised email account or stolen laptop can expose client contracts, financial data and credentials across your entire business. Basic protection — encrypted storage, encrypted email, endpoint protection and a real password manager — closes the most common attack paths.
Is GDPR compliance actually required for small Malta businesses?
Yes. GDPR applies to any company processing personal data of EU residents, regardless of size. Malta companies handling client information, employee records or customer data are subject to the same obligations as larger organisations — including data breach notification within 72 hours and demonstrable security measures. Encrypted storage and access controls are part of how you demonstrate compliance, not optional extras.
What is the difference between Tresorit and regular cloud storage like Google Drive?
Google Drive and Dropbox use server-side encryption — the provider holds the keys and can technically access your files. Tresorit uses zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption — files are encrypted on your device before upload, and Tresorit itself cannot read them, even under a legal request. For client contracts, financial records or anything genuinely sensitive, that distinction matters.
Why use Proton instead of Gmail or Outlook for business email?
Standard email providers scan message content for advertising and product purposes, and store data in ways that make it accessible to the provider. Proton encrypts email end-to-end by default, is based in Switzerland under strict privacy law, and was built specifically to make surveillance and data mining structurally impossible — not just policy-restricted.
Do I really need a dedicated password manager like Passpack?
If your team currently shares passwords via Slack messages, shared documents or sticky notes, yes. A breach of any single shared credential — particularly for a CRM, bank account or domain registrar — can cascade across the entire business. Passpack centralises credentials with encrypted vaults, granular access control and a full audit trail of who accessed what.
Does Bitdefender replace the need for other cybersecurity tools?
No — it solves a different problem. Bitdefender protects devices (laptops, servers) from malware and intrusion. It doesn't encrypt your file storage, doesn't manage passwords, and doesn't encrypt your email. A complete small business security stack typically needs endpoint protection (Bitdefender), encrypted storage (Tresorit), encrypted communication (Proton) and password management (Passpack) together.
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