Cyber Security News & Blogs
Why Cyber Security Is More Important Than Ever
In today's digital age, where the internet is an integral part of our daily lives, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. As technology continues to advance, so do the threats that compromise our online safety. From personal data breaches to...
Cyber Security Month 2023: Protecting your Business
In the digital age, businesses rely heavily on technology. Consequently, safeguarding sensitive information has never been more crucial. With the rise of cyber threats, October has been designated as Cyber Security Month 2023. This month aims to emphasise the...
Strengthening Cyber Security: How Our Certified Assessors Provide Cyber Essentials Support for Businesses
In today's digital landscape, cyber security certification services are of paramount importance. As businesses increasingly rely on technology to function, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats. To address this challenge, we are proud to offer Cyber Essentials...
Safeguarding Education: The Looming Threat of Cyber Attacks as Schools Resume
As students across the United Kingdom eagerly return to classrooms after an extended break, the education sector faces a growing and alarming risk—cyber attacks. The digital age has brought a myriad of benefits to our schools, from interactive learning platforms to...
Cyber Essentials Demystified: Your Key to a Resilient and Secure Online Presence
In today's hyper-connected world, where digital landscapes reign supreme, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. So, with cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, individuals and businesses alike must prioritise their online security....
Building a Strong Digital Defence: The Importance of Cyber Essentials
In today's interconnected world, the importance of Cyber Essentials cannot be overstated. As businesses continue to rely heavily on digital technologies and online platforms, the need for robust cyber security measures has never been greater. Why Cyber Essentials...
BBC, Boots, and BA: A Day of Cyber Breaches Shakes Public Confidence
With 3 huge cyber breaches hitting the headlines yesterday for some of the country's largest companies, we must treat this as a reminder to ensure your business is protected. Introduction In the digital age, cyber security breaches have become an unfortunate reality...
Creating Strong Passwords – World Password Day – 4th May 2023
Introduction Today we join the celebrations of World Password Day by reminding you of the dangers of not using strong passwords. As well as, sharing top tips to create strong passwords. The internet is a dangerous place. That's why we all need to be more careful about...
Keeping your online accounts safe in 2023
Keeping our online accounts safe is high on the list of importance. However, we understand that it isn’t always at the forefront of our minds. Following best practices can seem a tedious task but it can be the difference between your accounts getting hacked....
Cyber Security Misconceptions
Introduction Cyber security misconceptions are real. It is a topic that's been in the news a lot recently. You might have heard about hackers, data breaches, ransomware and so on. The topic might seem complicated and scary, but it doesn't need to be! If you want to...
Cybersecurity – The real risks!
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and companies must be aware of the risks. The risks are constantly evolving Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and it's important to be aware of the latest ones. The risks are changing all the time. The risks...
How to recover from a cyberattack
Cyberattacks can be incredibly damaging for any company. So it is important to know how you can recover from a cyberattack. Even small-scale attacks can be huge for a company. Let alone a larger attack that might throw your company into a crisis. Recovering from...
We celebrate Safer Internet Day!
Today marks Safer Internet Day. This day promotes the responsibility of both adults and young people in creating a safer space online. Each year, people from all over the world come together to spread awareness and celebrate Safer Internet Day. In today’s day and age,...
Let’s Breakdown Cyber Essentials
In this blog we breakdown the Cyber Essentials scheme. Explain why achieving the certification is important in simplistic terms – perfect to take straight into the next boardroom meeting. As well as, outline how simple it is to get started with achieving a Cyber...
Why become Cyber Essentials Certified?
Introduction The Cyber Essentials certification program is a UK government initiative that helps to protect businesses and the public sector from cyber threats. It works by providing a set of technical standards that are essential to keep your systems secure, with the...
Why is Cyber Essentials important for SMEs?
In this blog, we cover why achieving a Cyber Essentials certification is important for SMEs. Introduction Cyber-attacks are among the biggest threats facing businesses today. While the threat of cyber-attacks is nothing new, they are becoming more frequent and more...
How much do you really know about Cyber Essentials? Take our Cyber Essentials Quiz
Test your knowledge with our Cyber Essentials Quiz. If you’ve been following our blogs for a while you should be pretty clued up on Cyber Essentials by now! If you’re not sure you know quite enough about Cyber Essentials just yet, click here to go to our Cyber...
What are the 5 Cyber Essentials?
In this blog, we cover the 5 cyber essentials elements. The Cyber Essentials certification assessment covers all 5 of these areas. Certification can only be achieved if all 5 areas are in place within a business. Cyber Essentials As covered in previous blogs, Cyber...