A recent survey by BT and Be the Business has revealed potential shortcomings in UK SMEs: 39% of small and medium-sized businesses have not conducted any cybersecurity training for their staff.
The report further highlights that phishing remains the number one threat, with email scams affecting 85% of UK businesses. These attacks are not only disruptive, but they’re also expensive and for micro and small businesses, the average cost of a cyber breach is £7,960.
Why Training Matters
Cybersecurity training is one critical pillar of defending against phishing emails. Assume your technical controls have failed, and a malicious email has reached one of your users – their ability to identify the email as malicious and take appropriate action can make a huge difference.
Support from the NEBRC
At NEBRC, we’re here to help SMEs bridge the gap. As a police-led, not-for-profit centre, we offer expert training, practical assessments and ongoing support to build your cyber resilience without breaking your budget.
Our Security Awareness Training is designed for employees with little to no technical knowledge, delivered in bite-sized, real-world modules and tailored to your team’s needs.
Investing in security awareness training means giving your employees the skills and confidence to:
- Understand their online environment
- Spot and challenge suspicious activity
- Act as your first line of defence against cybercrime
Visit our website to explore how we can help, or get in touch to arrange staff training tailored to your business.