Tag: Cyber Security

The Importance of a Cyber Security Culture in the Workplace

In this digital age, cyber threats are now a prevalent hazard to businesses that rely on technology – and these attacks will only continue to become more complicated and clever. Therefore, it is essential that workplaces foster a culture of cyber security awareness, and give their employees the tools to become effective security controls. Keep […]

Top 10 Cyber Security Tips for Your Small Business

All businesses must be prepared for cyber attacks – particularly smaller businesses that are more vulnerable due to limited resources. This blog covers some of our top tips for building your cyber security strategy to protect your business. 1. Conduct a cybersecurity audit Analyse and review your cyber security procedures and infrastructure – risk assessing […]

Safety Spotlight: Cyber Security, GDPR & Phishing Awareness

As part of December’s Hazard of the Month, IT Security and GDPR, we’re highlighting three key areas: Cyber Security, GDPR & Phishing Awareness. Cyber Security Taking action to protect yourself and your business from cyber security risks is essential in this modern age of working. However, it doesn’t need to be daunting – there are some […]

Protecting Your Business From Cyber Threats

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In 2021/22, more than 80% of UK Organisations experienced a successful cyber attack. This abrupt and startling statistic speaks volumes of the threat that cyber criminals pose to SMEs across the country. Despite the realities that cyber-crime poses, SMEs can take steps to reduce their vulnerability and the potential impact of an attack. Fortunately there […]

Top 10 Tips for Improving Workplace Cyber Security

Good cyber security is the key to reducing the risk of a cyber attack in your organisations, and its main aim is to protect our devices, the services we use them to access, and the important information stored on them. The prospect of a cyber attack may seem scary, but we’ve put together some easy […]

Safety Spotlight: Cyber Security, Internet, Email & Social Media, and Phishing Awareness

As part of November’s Hazard of the Month, Cyber Threats, we’re highlighting three key areas: Cyber Security, Internet, Email & Social Media, and Phishing Awareness. Cyber Security Cyber security is how both individuals and businesses can reduce the risk of a cyber attack. The main purpose of cyber security is to protect our devices, such […]

Top 10 Tips for Fraud Prevention

All businesses targeted by fraud are at risk of loss of revenue and reputation – although small and medium sized enterprises are most at risk due to their size. Scammers have many ways to target businesses, and it is important to be aware of the different avenues they may take. However, with the right controls […]

Week Commencing 29/07/2021 – In The News

Hackers Demanding $50m from Saudi Aramco Over Data Leak Saudi Aramco, the world’s most valuable oil producer, has confirmed that hackers are attempting to extort the company over leaked data. The hackers are demanding $50m (£36.5m) in cryptocurrency but it remains “unclear who is behind the ransom plot.” Attacks like these serve to reinforce longstanding […]

Safety Spotlight – Cyber Security & Phishing Awareness

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For the month of July, we are putting in the spotlight two key areas relating to our Hazard of the Month, Cyber Attacks. These key areas are Cyber Security and Phishing Awareness. Cyber Security An increasing number of organisations are being seriously impacted by cyber incidents; in just the last week, there has been instances of […]

Week Commencing 12/07/2021 – In The News

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Gang Behind Huge Cyber-Attack Demands $70m in Bitcoin Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, as shown by a massive attack led by a gang last week which affected 200 firms. The REvil group claims its malware, which initially targeted US IT firm Kaseya, has hit one million “systems”. This number has not been verified and […]