Spotting Business Fraud
Fraud can appear in many forms from fake documents to identify theft, which not only impacts you personally, but your business too. While fraud is not limited to the online world, the risk can be reduced through secure cyber security. In the past few years, it has been well documented that there has been an […]
SMEs and Sole Traders Mean Big Business for Hackers
SMEs and sole traders without large IT budgets are often seen as soft targets but there are cost-effective ways in which to protect your business. Here’s what you need to know: The most common forms of cyber attack are malware, ransomware, and phishing. Malware is an umbrella term for malicious software that aims to damage […]
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 due to the mounting pressures […]
Watch Out! Business Targeted Scams to Be Aware of
The UK Government recorded that 50% 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 […]
How Does Cyber Resilience Work?
The prospect of a cyber attack on your business can be worrisome, but with an effective cyber resilience strategy, these worries can be reduced. The only question is: how does cyber resilience work and how would it benefit your business? Cyber resilience works when companies build an effective strategy to protect itself from, detect, respond […]
What are the Five Methods by Which Data Can Be Secured?
Losing data and assets can be crippling for a business, therefore it’s crucial that organisations protect this information at all costs, especially where sensitive or confidential information is concerned. But how do you do this effectively? What are the top data security methods? Data security methods are essential for protecting your business’ information and assets. […]
Watch Out! New Scam Targeting Online Shoppers
The new NEBRC board is made up of four current and retired law enforcement professionals and exists to officially govern the company. Following her retirement from the police last August, Rebecca Chapman has been appointed as civilian CEO, with three current policing professionals joining in chair and director roles to retain the police lead as […]
NEBRC & APIMS: Empowering Schools with GDPR Compliance and Cybersecurity
Here’s a thought for you – especially if you have children or run a school. Every school in the UK holds more sensitive data than the supermarkets, the banks and many other large corporations; they are subject to the same obligations and are held to the same standards under the GDPR; and they are just […]
Stay Safe From a Cruel Summer: Be Alert to Ticket Fraud Ahead of this Summer’s Top Events
How to Protect Yourself from Ticket Scams Festival and concert goers looking to get last minute tickets to this summer’s top events are urged to be on their guard against fraudulent sellers, as new data reveals £6.7 million was lost to ticket fraud last year. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has […]
Watchout! Fake Giveaway and Competition Scams
In today’s digital landscape, everyone must exercise caution online. The amount of information we share online can increase our risk, and participating in competitions and giveaways can be good fun, but we need to consider if we are oversharing our information, which can make us vulnerable if it falls into the wrong hands. Promises of luxurious […]