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 […]
How Can You Promote Cyber Security Awareness in the Workplace?
Cyber security is becoming more and more important in the modern online world. People have to be hyper-vigilant of potential threats and know how to mitigate the risks associated with these threats. That being said, some are more aware than others. So how do you promote cyber security in the workplace with a range of […]
Are Your Social Accounts Safe? How to Avoid Getting Hacked on Social Media
How often do you see your friends and family getting hacked on social media? Have you ever been hacked? Social media hacking is increasingly becoming more common, yet many people aren’t aware of how to protect themselves online. In this blog, the experts at NEBRC take you through some of the most common ways in […]
Does a VPN Stop You From Being Hacked?
As a small business or freelancer, you may be seeking ways of protecting yourself from being hacked, especially on public WiFi. Cyber attacks are becoming more advanced in the current digital landscape so it is important to take the correct measures to protect yourself and your private information. So, can a VPN stop you from […]
Cyber Security Warning for Recruiters and Jobseekers
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has issued a warning to those working in recruitment as well as jobseekers to be aware of the signs of employment ad scams that could leave victims out of pocket and at risk of identity fraud. Fraudsters are trying to deceive job seekers into paying up-front for non-existent DBS checks, particularly during peak recruitment periods. Job hunters […]
CRC Network & NEBRC Alumni Student Announced as National Cyber Awards Finalists
We are proud to announce that the North East Business Resilience Centre, as part of the CRC Network and our alumni student Jack Gooday are finalists in this year’s National Cyber Awards. The awards are a prestigious event, now in their sixth year which recognise outstanding contributions and achievements in cybersecurity. As digital threats continue to […]