Celebrating Women in Cyber Security at NEBRC
This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women who help drive resilience and progress at The North East Business Resilience Centre. As we recognise the achievements of women around the world and the importance of gender equality, we’re sharing three fantastic women who play an important role in the NEBRC. Cyber security is one […]
Lock the Digital Door: How Cyber Essentials Protects Your Business
Many business leaders say they know cyber security is important. They see the headlines. They know cyber-attacks are increasing. But too many still believe it might not affect them. That assumption is wrong. No matter the size of your business, cyber criminals can find it: 1 in 2 UK small businesses suffered a cyber-attack last year. The gap between awareness and action is one […]
Why cyber security matters more than ever in the care sector
The care sector is built on trust, as care organisations handle sensitive information every day, including medical data, financial information, and contact details. In an increasingly digital world, maintaining that trust means ensuring strong protection against evolving cyber threats. Cybercrime is no longer a distant possibility; it is a growing challenge affecting care providers of […]
How to Avoid Cryptocurrency Scams
Cryptocurrency scams are becoming more common with the increased use of online currency. Scammers are broadening their skillset to attack victims in more ways than ever and then disappearing like nothing has happened. This is why it is important for you to learn what to look out for. So, how do you avoid cryptocurrency scams? […]
What is Recruitment Fraud?
Fraud is reaching epidemic levels in the UK and is becoming increasingly sophisticated; this includes employment and recruitment fraud. In this blog, we go into detail about the various types of recruitment fraud, the red flags to look out for in each case, and how to protect your business against them. So, first things first, […]
Why Do We Perform a Vulnerability Assessment?
Cyber criminals are getting smarter each and every year, which is why it is so important to ensure that IT systems and infrastructure are secure. One such way of checking the security of IT systems is by performing a vulnerability assessment. So, let’s jump right into it; why do we perform a vulnerability assessment? Vulnerability […]
How Weak is Your Password?
Weak and common passwords pose significant security risks, especially as more and more of us are increasingly living our lives online. But are you aware of how weak your passwords are? In this article, we discuss what a weak password is, list some of the most common passwords in the UK and explain how to […]
Watch Out! Business Targeted Scams to Be Aware of
The UK Government recorded that 43% of UK businesses faced a cyber attack in the last 12 months with fraudsters increasingly taking new opportunities to commit crime. Be aware! Below are some of the most recent and more prolific scams that you and your colleagues should be aware of: 1. Links tempting vouchers and discounts Cyber criminals are known to […]
Cyber Security Professionals Struggling to Keep up With Emerging Threats
According to new research by ISACA, 66% of cybersecurity professionals report their roles are more stressful now than five years ago. Contributing factors include escalating cyber threats, increased workloads, and the pressure to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies. Plus, Gartner estimates that nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will leave their roles by 2025 and beyond due to the […]
Tis the Season… for Cyber Scams
Cybercrime experts at the North East Business Resilience Centre have issued a warning to small businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber, urging them to stay vigilant in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The team of cyber experts and Police partners are encouraging business owners in the region to take preventative actions to […]