Since the global pandemic hit the UK, digital transformation has been a hot topic for many businesses. Last year, some businesses made the move and digitally transformed with haste to survive; others simply weren’t prepared enough and muddled through lockdowns and home working the best they could (and no doubt felt the sting). With the […]
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Cyber Security Guidance: The 10 Steps Set by the NCSC
The 10 Steps to Cyber Security guidance provided by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was originally written in 2012. A lot has changed since then; not only in the way we use technology but also in the world of cyber crime. With consideration given to the huge growth in our use of cloud services […]
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What Is Malware?
We’ve all heard and probably used the term, but what is malware? Short for ‘malicious software’, malware is any software designed to cause damage to a device, network, client or server. Experimental versions of this type of software were developed by cybercriminals back in the 1970s, and by the late 1990s, malware was infecting home […]
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The 5 Key Controls Of Cyber Essentials
Launched back in 2014, the Cyber Essentials accreditation is a government-backed scheme designed to help businesses learn how to effectively protect themselves and their customers’ data from the threat of a cyber attack. Implementing Cyber Essentials best practices can help prevent up to 80% of common cyber attacks. Achieving the standard will not only protect […]
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What You Need To Know From Your IT Security Provider
No matter the size of your business or the industry you’re in, IT security is too important to neglect. Working with an experienced IT security provider is step one but, it’s still important for you to take an interest in your business security – you have an accountant but still check your bank balance, right? […]
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IT Simplified: What Is A Firewall?
In this new series of blogs, IT Simplified, we’re going to take a closer look at some of those terms that are often seen as ‘basic IT’ and therefore rarely explained. This week we’re asking what is a firewall? Designed to protect your devices and servers from the threat of a cyber attack, a firewall […]
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Cyber Security For Law Firms: 7 Essential Tips
All small to medium-sized businesses have security threats, but the level of data held in the legal sector means cyber security for law firms requires a particularly high-level of consideration. So, to get you thinking about your cyber security systems, we’ve pulled together these essential tips. How many of these do you follow in your […]
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The Data Security Tools Your Business Needs To Grow.
When you consider your business growth plan, do you consider your data security? Many business owners don’t, but data security is in fact essential to business growth. How are data security and business growth linked? Finances: Insufficient data security can result in significant financial loss. For example, falling victim to a ransomware attack could have […]
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Cyber Protection Quiz: Is Your Business Safe?
Do you feel confident in the level of cyber protection your business has in place? It’s hard to know for sure without a thorough audit from a cyber security specialist, so we’ve devised this 5-question quiz for you to evaluate your business to see where you stand. Does your cyber protection pass the test? Q1. […]
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IT Best Practice: The Good We Can Take From 2020
2020 brought some real challenges for most businesses but it also brought us some valuable changes. Most of us were forced to adjust how we work but as a result, were introduced to some IT best practice that we can benefit from in the long run. Top 5 IT best practices we should take from […]
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Calling All SMEs: Prioritise Your Cyber Security Now
For SMEs, cyber security often falls low on the list of priorities. Based on the assumption that an attack won’t happen to them, investment in their cyber security can sometimes feel like a waste of money. But the truth is, 43% of cyber attacks are on small businesses. This is because they are often easy […]
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How Has Remote Working Affected The Cost Of A Data Breach?
As experts warned, there has been a significant rise in data breaches over the last year as cyber criminals have taken full advantage of the Covid-19 crisis. But the number of incidents isn’t the only thing to rise; the cost implication of a data breach has also increased. The rise in cost of a data […]
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