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Small Firms, Big Threats: Cybersecurity Research and the Role of Public Policy in the SME Sector

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Language: English
Page range: 87 - 110
Submitted on: Oct 16, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 22, 2025
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Published on: Dec 10, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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