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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

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.

News

UK companies failing to educate their employees about cyber security

One third of UK companies failing to educate their employees about cyber security or protect their mobile devices from malware.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

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Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

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16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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