Why Cyber Security Awareness Month Matters
Every October, organisations around the world recognise Cyber Security Awareness Month a global initiative to raise awareness about the importance of digital security. Although, originally launched in the US in 2004 and now widely recognised internationally. For this reason, this campaign encourages businesses and individuals to adopt best practices, stay alert to emerging threats and build a proactive approach to online safety.
In an age where cyber attacks are more frequent, sophisticated and damaging than ever before. Taking part in Cyber Security Awareness Month is more than just ticking a box. Hence, it’s an opportunity to educate your team, assess your defences and invest in technologies and strategies that keep your business secure.
The Current Threat Landscape for SMEs
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a growing target for cyber criminals. In fact, over 50% of cyber attacks now target small businesses. With phishing, ransomware and credential theft among the most common threats.
Why? Because attackers often see SMEs as “low-hanging fruit” lacking the robust IT departments or internal expertise to put effective protections in place. Therefore, this is where The Unite Group steps in.
How The Unite Group Supports Cyber Resilience
At The Unite Group, we take cyber security seriously all year round but Cyber Security Awareness Month gives us a chance to shout about it even louder.
Here’s how we help protect businesses like yours:
Cyber Security Training:
- We offer tailored training for teams of all sizes. From recognising phishing emails to understanding secure password management, we help your staff become your first line of defence.
Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus Certifications:
- Our in-house Cyber Essentials assessors, we guide you through the entire certification process, helping you meet government-recognised standards and protect against 80% of common cyber threats.
Huntress Threat Monitoring:
- Our integration with Huntress allows us to offer industry-leading endpoint detection and response (EDR), ensuring threats are stopped before they do damage.
Proactive IT Management:
- Also, with our 24/7 Helpdesk and fully managed IT support, you’re never left in the dark. We’re your on-demand tech team.
Risk Assessments & Cyber Reviews:
- Not sure where you stand? Our cyber security audits provide a clear picture of vulnerabilities and recommendations for improvement.
This October: Take Action
Cyber Security Awareness Month isn’t just about reading articles and sharing hashtags. It’s a call to action for every business owner, operations manager, or IT lead to make cyber security a priority, not an afterthought.
So, here’s what you can do right now:
- Review Your Security Policies – Are they up to date? Are staff trained to follow them?
- Schedule a Staff Training Session – Even one session can dramatically reduce risk.
- Start Your Cyber Essentials Journey – Certification isn’t just about compliance, it’s peace of mind.
- Talk to Our Experts – Book a consultation with The Unite Group to assess your current setup.
The Real-World Cost of Doing Nothing
Ignoring cyber risks can be devastating. Data loss, business downtime, reputational damage and even legal consequences can all follow a serious breach. The average cost of a small business cyber attack in the UK is now estimated at £15,300, a cost many companies simply cannot absorb.
Cyber Security Awareness Month is the ideal opportunity to take preventative steps before it’s too late.
Let’s Build a Culture of Cyber Awareness Together
Creating a secure business isn’t about one-off tools or ticking compliance boxes. Instead, it’s about building a culture where security is embedded into everything you do, from onboarding new staff to choosing the right IT infrastructure.
After all, at The Unite Group, we don’t just sell solutions, we work in partnership with you to embed long-term resilience into your organisation.
Get Started Today
Let this Cyber Security Awareness Month be the moment your business takes the next step towards full protection. Whether you’re just starting to look at cyber security or you’re ready to go for Cyber Essentials Plus, our team is ready to help.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Learn more about our cyber security services here.