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Cyber Security

Articles, news and guides on cyber security for the UK small business, encompassing the range of strategies, technologies, and processes to help safeguard data, privacy, and the overall integrity of digital environments.

Business Technology

Five common social engineering attacks and small businesses

Here, Ryan Weeks of Datto explores the five most common social engineering scams and what SMEs can do to minimise the risk of employees falling victim.

Business Technology

How to strengthen the weakest link in your cyber security chain

Here, Richard Walters of CensorNet offers practical advice for small businesses on how they can mitigate the cyber threats they face.

News

Half of businesses increased cyber security budget last year

Fifty-three per cent of businesses surveyed by EY say their cyber security budget has increased over the last year.

Business Technology

As cyber risk grows, 2018 is the year to get proactive about security

Here, Mark Chimley, founder of DPHub, explores what cyber security measures businesses should implement in 21018.

Business Technology

Cyber security: The Halloween horror story

It’s Halloween and cyber criminals are conjuring a poisonous potion of fear among SMES, says Jason Howells of Barracuda MSP.

Business Technology

Is your cyber security ready for 2018?

It is vital that you put more resources into your security to ensure your cyber defences are ready, as we explore here.

Business Technology

Nine ways to secure and enhance your digital architecture

Here, Vince Padua, vice president of platform innovation and technology at Axway, explains how to secure your digital architecture.

Business Technology

The evolution of antivirus: How small businesses can stay protected

Here, Andy Hinxman, director of Keybridge IT, explains how businesses can use anti-virus software to protect their business.

Business Technology

Cyber security dangers caused by employees working while on holiday

T-Systems warns employees who work remotely while on holiday risk creating a cyber security threat to the business.

Business Technology

Large organisations placing IT security demands on SME suppliers

Inaugural CybSafe Supplier Cyber Security Study reveals SME must increasingly prove cyber credentials to win contracts.

News

Nearly one million UK SMEs suffer cyber security breach in the last 12 months

Despite the risks, nearly half of SMEs plan to spend less than £1,000 on cyber security in the next 12 months, leaving them vulnerable to losses.

Business Technology

UK leaders are less aware of digital risks than European counterparts

External cyber risks remain the biggest worry for European businesses, as UK leaders admit a lack of knowledge on digital risks.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention