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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.

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Mind the (breach) gap: Businesses confident on their cyber security

Gemalto research reveals businesses overly confident about keeping hackers at bay, but less so about keeping data safe.

Business Technology

Putting cyber security at the heart of app development strategies

Nick Thompson of DCSL Software discusses how start-ups looking to create a great app with long term value must look at the full development requirement – and that includes rigorous cyber security.

News

Businesses still do not have a cyber security plan

In light of recent ransomware cyber attacks across the globe, research finds that businesses still do not have a cyber security plan.

News

70 per cent of businesses have suffered a cyber security breach

Government is committed to investing £1.9 billion to protect nation from cyber-attacks, as more than half of UK businesses suffer a cyber security breach.

News

Low cyber IQ contradicts high confidence in UK companies

Two-thirds of UK companies believe they are 'highly protected' and can adequately react to threats, but low cyber IQ among employees poses a threat.

News

Poor IT habits putting one in ten SMEs at risk

New data suggests that British businesses do not properly protect themselves from cybercrime and employees still have poor IT habits.

News

Businesses still do not have a cyber security plan

Following the WannaCry cyber attack and the IT collapse at BA, research shows business still don't have a cyber security plan.

Business Technology

Cybersecurity: Are your employees doing their part?

Here, Paul Barber, integration manager at IT Specialists (ITS) tells us how you can educate your staff on cybersecurity.

Business Technology

Four ways to improve your cyber security when travelling for business

In this article, David Brock, managing director at tech insurance and support provider LetUsFixIT, shares his top tips for staying secure online during a business trip.

Business Technology

The importance of cyber security infrastructure hygiene

Here, Travis Farral, director of security strategy at Anomali runs us through the importance of cyber security hygiene.

Business Technology

SME cyber security: Is security fatigue taking hold in your organisation?

Here's how businesses can educate their employees in best practice for email security in four easy steps.

Business Technology

UK SMEs still do not educate their staff on the risk of cyber security

Data from cyber insurance provider CFC Underwriting finds that 38 per cent of its claims in 2016 could have been avoided if better education and training processes were in place.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

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