5 Data Security Measures All Businesses Should Take
From ransomware to targeted cyber-attacks, no business is immune from cybercrime. But there are measures every organisation can take to protect themselves, their sensitive data, and their employees. 1. Educate your employees The human element is the greatest and most unpredictable threat to a secure network. People make mistakes, and while most mistakes can be […]
How to Prevent Office 365 Hacking
Nobody wants to be the victim of hacking, but most people don’t know enough about hacking to prevent it. The potential damage to a home computer can be bad enough, but imagine what might happen if one of your workplace computers was infiltrated. The large-scale cyber-attacks that have been perpetrated in recent years are alarming, […]
Spam Warnings
Email is such an important part of business these days. Few, if any, organisations can get by without it. It’s a quick, convenient, and essential way to communicate but there are some downsides. One of the most significant issues with email is the potential for misuse. Spam email, phishing attacks, and other malicious messages mean […]
What is a Next Generation Firewall?
When we talk about security one of the things we always talk about is a Firewall. It’s the first thing that we put on our 7 Essentials to Cyber Security to ensure that you are taking the appropriate steps to protect your organisation. A Next Generation Firewall is as it sounds, it’s the next generation or level […]
Tools to stop cyber security mistakes
When it comes to cyber security, there are a range of different precautions you can take to protect your network and your organisation. While making sure that you have the appropriate Firewall and other cyber security tools is important, it’s essential that you understand that your staff are the weakest chink in your organisation’s armour. We […]
How Ransomware Affects Businesses
One of the biggest issues plaguing businesses at the moment is the threat of ransomware. Ransomware is a form of malware that installs on to your device and essentially takes it over. It encrypts your data, removing your access so that your business grinds to a halt. You then receive a message demanding a fee […]
How Cybercrime Can Affect the Manufacturing Industry
All organisations should be aware of the issues and consequences that cybercrime can bring to their businesses. From 2018, the Information Commissioner’s Office will be fining businesses up to 4% of their global turnover or €20 million. The manufacturing industry is open to threats due to the kind of data that it holds. We work […]
Cyber Security: You could be fined 4% of your turnover
We keep talking about cybercrime and how it can harm your business. We keep saying how your systems will be down and you may be a victim of fraud. The full extent of cybercrime is actually a lot more frightening. The General Data Protection Regulation fines anyone who has suffered a data breach. The regulation […]
Cyber Security Tips for Businesses
No matter the size of the business, protection is an increasingly difficult challenge. The consequences of external attacks, internal security breaches, and internet abuse have placed internet security high on the agenda for many organisations. What can you do to keep your business safe? Toni Allen, UK head of client propositions at the British Standards Institute (BSI) […]