How Can Fraud Be Prevented in a Company?

The idea of fraud can be worrisome, yet many SMEs prioritise growth, innovation and survival over cyber security and fraud prevention due to limited resources. However, this approach leaves businesses vulnerable and at risk of various complications in the long run. So, how can businesses prevent fraud?  The best way to prevent fraud in an […]

How Do You Write an Effective Cyber Risk Assessment for a Small Business?

It can be easy to think that cyber criminals have no reason to attack small businesses. But, in reality, small businesses are at a greater risk of attack as they tend to be less prepared for one. So, with that in mind, how do you write an effective cyber security risk assessment  for a small […]

Securing Your Business in October: National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is today and businesses must recognise the growing threat landscape and take steps to safeguard themselves. As October is known globally as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, this crucial initiative helps to raise awareness, so we’ll delve into the significance of this for businesses and give you […]

The Importance of Respond and Recover in Cybersecurity

Bondgate IT has long been advocates for a multi-layered, structured approach to cyber security. We find that the NIST framework—comprising Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover—presents this concept in a straightforward, comprehensible manner. Garry Brown, Managing Director of Bondgate IT, asserts, “Given current risks and often tight budgets, it’s crucial to focus on the respond and recover […]

Cyber Security Awareness Month: An Insight From our Marketplace Vendor Biscon

Cyber Awareness Month: Why Cybersecurity is Crucial for Businesses October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual reminder of the growing threats businesses face from cyberattacks. With the rise of ransomware, data breaches, and phishing attacks, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. A single attack can cause severe financial loss, damage reputations, and disrupt operations, making […]

Top Class Tips on How to Improve Cyber Security in Schools

This year’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey  states that 71% of secondary schools and 52% of primary schools reported a breach or attack in the past 12 months.  One of the most common form of attacks is phishing were emails claiming to be from legitimate companies trick individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and personal data.  Ransomware is perhaps the most disruptive […]

NEBRC STUDENT WINS “THE CYBER EMERGING TALENT AWARD” AT THE NATIONAL CYBER AWARDS

What an amazing time the NEBRC team had at The National Cyber Awards on Monday. We are thrilled that our alumni student Jack Gooday won The Cyber Emerging Talent Award.  We are delighted that yet another one of our students has been recognised on a National stage for their great work in the North East region. Jack’s been a student […]

A Focus on the Hair and Beauty Sector

No business large or small is immune to the threat of cyber-crime and the UK hair and beauty sector is no different, you might think ‘We are a beauty salon, or hairdresser or a wellness business and nobody will bother to attack us’ but it’s not just the corporate companies that are affected. With the National Beauty […]

Celebrating NEBRC’s Operations and Relationships Manager Lizzie Buckler’s Apprenticeship Distinction and 5 Year Anniversary!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Lizzie who has just earned a distinction in her CMI Level 5 Operations/Departmental Management Apprenticeship, this outstanding achievement is a testament to Lizzie’s hard work and dedication to her work and studies. Lizzie began her Apprenticeship back in April 2022 with Whyy? Change to develop her Management and Leadership knowledge and […]