On a budget” How to protect data from costly cyber attacks
Andrew Harding, chief executive of the CIMA, takes a look at how companies can protect data on a budget.
Tag: Cyber Security
The battle for business buy-in: 3 ways to justify your IT security spend
By Staff writer
Proving ROI in IT security has traditionally been a struggle. However, businesses are now starting to treat IT security as an investment, rather than simply a cost-centre.
Phishing for the big fish: Why employers should think like a hacker
By Staff writer
Companies have increasingly been victims of cyber crime, which can prove expensive and detrimental to reputation. One way to mitigate against this risk, DeltaNet’s Darren Hockley suggests, is to think like a hacker.
Cyber security awareness should be part of the onboarding process
By David Craik
SMEs should make cyber security part of every new employee’s onboarding process to fight the threat from ever sophisticated hackers.
Recent technological advances are more frightening than GDPR
By Jan Cavelle
We all watched as the business world descended into an unprecedented panic over GDPR and what would happen upon being non-compliant. But there are technological advances on the horizon with far more terrifying consequences, says Real Business columnist Jan Cavelle.
An 86-year-old hacked a public Wi-Fi hotspot in 16 minutes. Here’s why it matters to your business
Do you ever log on to a public WiFi hotspot to check on your bank balance, transfer money or maybe make online purchases” If the answer to these questions is yes, then according to Santander, your personal or online banking security could be compromised in just minutes.
Managing cyber risk: How FDs can protect their firm from a costly attack
Despite a growing awareness of cyber risks amongst businesses, a lack of knowledge about which bespoke protections are increasingly available to SMEs is threatening reputations and, ultimately, profit margins.
The 6 GDPR ?need to knows” for small businesses
By Staff writer
Much research has been dedicated to the upheavals needed to be ready for the May 25 GDPR deadline, with a report revealing only 21% of UK SME bosses are “very confident” that they understand all the regulations that apply to them.
The story of the IT manager and the six golden rules
By Staff writer
Once upon a time, in an enterprise far, far away, there lived a valiant IT manager and team. The team kept its company’s precious data safe from the evil, horrid hackers. One day, a breach occurred and sensitive data was stolen. Luckily, the company recovered but only just.
Tips for using public WiFi safety
By Staff writer
Public WiFi lets you work outside the office and provides a cheap alternative to mobile broadband. But it is vulnerable to hackers, so if you’re conducting business (or using it for sensitive personal communications) then you need to take precautions.