Net-Defence Forges Partnership with For Legal as Cyber Security Threats Surge in UK Law Firms
Cybercrime is expected to cost £8.5 trillion globally this year, with the legal sector reportedly accounting for over 24% of global cyber-attacks. UK law firms are posing a very attractive target for cybercriminals, and robust cyber security measures and continuous staff training are essential for businesses to protect themselves and their clients’ confidential information. Net-Defence, who provide IT Support, […]
Why Leading Homebuilder Companies Have a Responsibility to Help Secure Supply Chains Against Cyber Threats
Working with suppliers is an essential part of any business yet, an attack on even just a single supplier can compromise others in that same supply chain. Cyber threats increasingly target supply chains across homebuilder businesses in the construction sector and a 2023 survey stated that concern is growing. Cyber threats come in a variety of forms, […]
NEBRC Expands Student Services Programme with 15 New Recruits from Yorkshire and the North East
The North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) is proud to announce the recruitment of 15 additional students from universities across Yorkshire and the North East into its Student Services programme, delivered in partnership with the National Cyber Resilience Centre’s Cyber PATH initiative. These students, who are currently studying Cyber Security and Digital Forensics courses, hail […]
NEBRC in Collaboration with the NPT in Bradford to Support Local Businesses
At NEBRC, we’re passionate about supporting local businesses and helping them stay safe from online crime and fraud. That’s why we’re excited to be working in collaboration with the Bradford Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) to sign up local businesses to our free membership, a fantastic opportunity for businesses to access valuable resources, networking opportunities, and expert […]
How to Approach Cyber Security Awareness Training
Today, modern scams are harder to spot and are disguised as brands that you interact with every day. With effective security awareness training, you can feel confident that your employees can carry out their day to day tasks without harming your business. A successful cyber-attack can cause financial loss, operational disruption, reputational damage, loss […]
Help to Protect Your Business Through Strong Email Security
Email security is a critical aspect of protecting your business, as cyber criminals often try to hack your email accounts, commonly via phishing emails to trick users into divulging their credentials. Ensuring strong email security is not just advisable—it’s essential. Within emails there may be; personal conversations, business negotiations, financial information, and even password reset links that […]
Being Heard as a Female Senior Leader – By Award Winning NEBRC CEO Rebecca Chapman
30 years in the police and 5 in cyber security connected to the police- what was I thinking? I’d come from a career as a store manager for River Island and Top Shop where women were in the majority and thrown myself headlong into a male dominated environment. As us women advance in our careers, […]
In Conversation with NEBRC Student Alumni: Setareh Ghazaani
We recently caught up with NEBRC student alumni, Setareh Jalali Ghazaani, who is now Lead Auditor (IT) at British Assessment Bureau. Setareh spent one year working at NEBRC as an ethical hacker within our student services team, gaining valuable real-world experience alongside her studies. The NEBRC student programme works in partnership with both Sheffield Hallam and Northumbria […]
International Women’s Day 2025 – Celebrating the Women of the NEBRC
It’s International Women’s Day and we are celebrating the amazing women in our team! This year, we would like to shine a spotlight on our team members, although cyber security is one of the fastest growing industries in the technology world, only 24% of employees in the industry worldwide are women. This is one of […]
Our Excellent Feedback on Cyber Security Training for Adult Social Care Providers
We’re thrilled to share the outstanding feedback from our recent cybersecurity training sessions for adult social care providers. This initiative, a collaboration between the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) and NHS England, has empowered numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the adult social care sector across North East England, Yorkshire and The Humber […]