Article: BLOG: Nail your construction business’s cyber security with our FREE checklist - published over 2 years ago.
Content: With 26,175 construction firms across the region, the need to educate construction firms and workers on the importance of cyber security is no mean feat. Here at the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands (WMCRC), we are working to support one-man bands to large scale organisations within the Construction industry to develop their cyber security know...
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Published: 2022 05 11 13:28:49
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Article: Over £25 million lost in one year due to Screen Sharing Scams says Financial Conduct Authority - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched its latest ScamSmart campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the increasingly sophisticated investment scam tactics, and to help investors sport the warning signs by check its Warning List. New research reveals that there has been an 87% increase in screen sharing scams in one year, with the rese...
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Published: 2022 05 11 10:31:40
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Article: New DCMS report on Cyber Security Sills in the UK Labour Market 2022 now available - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has released their 2022 "Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market" report. The Cyber Security Sills in the UK Labour Market 2022 report explores the nature and extent of cyber security skills gaps (people lacking appropriate skills) and skills shortages (a lack of people available to work in cyber security job...
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Published: 2022 05 06 11:25:12
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Article: How are your construction workflows at risk of cyber-attacks - published over 2 years ago.
Content: As a construction business employing modern technologies, you might feel safe in the knowledge that the bulk of your operations take place offline and therefore assume that you are less vulnerable to cyber threats than businesses in other industries. However, here we look at just a few of the tools you might be using day-to-day, and how they could be affect...
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Published: 2022 04 26 08:41:50
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Article: Book your FREE ticket for The Midlands Business Network Expo - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Midlands Business Network Expo takes place regularly in venues across the Midlands. For thousands of business owners, directors, professionals, and entrepreneurs it is a proven way to generate new sales leads, identify new customers and make significant business connections. It’s now one of the region’s biggest events dedicated to supporting companies gr...
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Published: 2022 04 22 13:14:15
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Article: Cement your cyber security in 7 steps - published over 2 years ago.
Content: In the West Midlands region, there are 219,395 registered businesses according to the National Office for Statistics. Of those businesses, 26,175 are construction firms with 3030 being involved in the development of building projects, 4630 being in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings and 378 being in electrical installation. Here at...
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Published: 2022 04 06 08:00:03
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Article: How could my construction firm or supply chain be targeted by a cyber-attack? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Construction in the West Midlands in 2022 The construction industry in the region is set for a huge year as the 2022 Commonwealth Games arrives in Birmingham in the summer. The Alexander Stadium has undergone a £57 million redevelopment to prepare for the game’s arrival, the stadium will host the opening and closing ceremony as well as other events. This...
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Published: 2022 04 12 11:00:17
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Article: Cement your cyber security in 7 steps - published over 2 years ago.
Content: In the West Midlands region, there are 219,395 registered businesses according to the National Office for Statistics. Of those businesses, 26,175 are construction firms with 3030 being involved in the development of building projects, 4630 being in the construction of residential and non-residential buildings and 378 being in electrical installation. Here at...
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Published: 2022 04 06 08:00:03
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Article: Cyber security for the construction industry – where to start? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The fast-moving world of cyber security and the ever-increasing threat of online crime can make it overwhelming to figure out where to start with cyber security. With the media frequently sharing news of well-known companies suffering cyber security breaches and attacks, you may be left thinking your business is too small or doesn’t hold anything of interest...
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Published: 2022 03 16 17:39:26
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Article: Survey reveals that 75% of businesses in construction industry hit by cyber-attacks in the last year - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Whilst cyber-attacks on larger businesses make the news, such attacks on SMEs can break the bank. With concrete evidence showing that 21% of businesses that identified security breaches ended in losing money, data, or other assets, and 81% of consumers opting for no involvement with companies that had suffered a data breach, the cost of a cyber-attack could...
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Published: 2022 03 21 16:20:28
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Article: Why is Cyber Security Awareness Training important? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Cyber security awareness training is critical because cybercrime can affect any size and sector of business – think when it and not if it will happen. Threats are continually changing; your employees are the biggest target in your business. Hackers know employees can be soft targets and with the right methods be exploited to hand over data and money.Your emp...
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Published: 2022 03 30 10:15:37
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Article: Why cyber security matters to the construction industry - published over 2 years ago.
Content: In the last few years, a West Midlands based construction firm fell victim to a cyber-attack and they are not alone. There have been many high-profile cyber-attacks against the construction industry, showing how businesses of all sizes are of interest to cybercriminals. The industry is a leader in embracing and adopting digital ways of working and with this ...
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Published: 2022 03 31 12:34:31
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Article: 20% businesses negatively affected by a cyber-attack in the last 12 months - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released its annual Cyber Security Breaches Survey which surveys UK businesses, charities and education institutions as part of the National Cyber Security Programme. The proportion of businesses and charities reporting any breaches or attacks has remained similar to last year. However, this c...
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Published: 2022 03 31 21:06:33
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Article: Why cyber security matters to the construction industry - published over 2 years ago.
Content: In the last few years, a West Midlands based construction firm fell victim to a cyber-attack and they are not alone. There have been many high-profile cyber-attacks against the construction industry, showing how businesses of all sizes are of interest to cybercriminals. The industry is a leader in embracing and adopting digital ways of working and with this ...
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Article: Why is Cyber Security Awareness Training important? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Cyber security awareness training is critical because cybercrime can affect any size and sector of business – think when it and not if it will happen. Threats are continually changing; your employees are the biggest target in your business. Hackers know employees can be soft targets and with the right methods be exploited to hand over data and money.Your emp...
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Article: Survey reveals that 75% of businesses in construction industry hit by cyber-attacks in the last year - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Whilst cyber-attacks on larger businesses make the news, such attacks on SMEs can break the bank. With concrete evidence showing that 21% of businesses that identified security breaches ended in losing money, data, or other assets, and 81% of consumers opting for no involvement with companies that had suffered a data breach, the cost of a cyber-attack could...
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Published: 2022 03 21 16:20:28
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Article: Cyber security for the construction industry – where to start? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The fast-moving world of cyber security and the ever-increasing threat of online crime can make it overwhelming to figure out where to start with cyber security. With the media frequently sharing news of well-known companies suffering cyber security breaches and attacks, you may be left thinking your business is too small or doesn’t hold anything of interest...
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Published: 2022 03 16 17:39:26
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Article: 8 questions for SME’s that could improve your business’s defence against a cyber-attack - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Back in May 2021, Ireland’s healthcare systems went offline because of a cyber-attack which resulted in 700 GB of medical data being stolen and 80% of the organisation’s data being encrypted. This caused amounts of huge disruption which included medical procedures being cancelled and major systems being taken offline. A lessons learned report following this...
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Published: 2022 02 11 15:01:51
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Article: NEW ground-breaking cyber guidance published by the NCSC and the Chartered Institute of Building - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The NCSC and the Chartered Institute of Building have issued new guidance today (23 February) that is designed to help small and medium-sized construction businesses. First-ever cyber security guidance aimed at UK construction industry issued by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre Due to online threats facing the sector, the NCSC advises firms that cyb...
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Published: 2022 02 23 14:10:32
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Article: 8 questions for SME’s that could improve your business’s defence against a cyber-attack - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Back in May 2021, Ireland’s healthcare systems went offline because of a cyber-attack which resulted in 700 GB of medical data being stolen and 80% of the organisation’s data being encrypted. This caused amounts of huge disruption which included medical procedures being cancelled and major systems being taken offline. A lessons learned report following this...
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Published: 2022 02 11 15:01:51
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Article: Why should your charity implement Cyber Essentials? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials can help to make your charity more resilient against a cyber-attacks. Achieving Cyber Essentials allows you to guard your organisation against the most common cyber threats and helps you to demonstrate your commitment to cyber resilience for your customers and staff. Cyber Essentials is a simple and effective Gov...
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Published: 2021 11 10 10:46:03
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Article: What is the cyber security threat to farming and agriculture? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Technology for many industries is critical in allowing businesses to run and complete everyday tasks. The farming and agriculture sector is no different, and this presents the sector with many opportunities to become victims of cybercrime. Farming in 2021 sees many farms relying on GPS mapping, soil sensors, drones, and automated tractors, and with each of...
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Published: 2021 11 16 10:56:34
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Article: The link between data protection and information security - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The size of your business and the industry that your business is within are not factors that cybercriminal use to specifically target businesses for cyber-attacks. However, as a law firm you handle sensitive customer data and regularly process large financial payments which does make you more of an appealing target. In 2020, the Solicitors Regulation Auth...
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Published: 2021 11 18 12:16:55
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Article: Over 5 million suspicious emails reported to the NCSC in the last 12 months - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: On the 18th November, the National Cyber Security Centre published their annual Review for 2021 – outlining the real world impact that we have delivered over the last 12 months. The cyber threat to the UK and its allies continued to grow and evolve this year: from indiscriminate phishing scams against mass victims, to ransomware attacks against public and ...
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Published: 2021 11 19 12:08:06
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Article: Deal or no deal? The Black Friday edition. - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: During last year's festive shopping period, over 28,000 people reported falling victim to online shopping fraud with losses totalling £15.4m. Today, (Monday 22nd November), Action Fraud has launched a national campaign about shopping online safely designed to spread awareness of some simple and practical steps people can take to help the public shop online...
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Published: 2021 11 22 10:09:39
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Article: What Cyber Threats do Retailers face? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: After a tough 18 months for retailers, the extra footfall through the shop doors whether physical or digital is fantastic. However, the increase also presents an opportunity for cybercriminals to strike and launch their attack. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is warning retail businesses to step up their cyber security ahead of Black Frida...
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Published: 2021 11 24 16:11:19
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Article: New plans to boost cyber security of UK's digital supply chains - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help British businesses manage the growing cyber threat. Other plans to protect the country’s digital supply chains include new procurement rules to ensure the public sector buys servic...
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Published: 2021 11 29 11:27:37
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Article: 12 steps to protect your business from cybercrime this Christmas - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Out of office doesn't mean out of mind - remember to keep your business secure over the Christmas holidays!Picture this; the clock is close to striking five on Friday 24th December, keys in hand you’re ready to lock the office doors and send your staff home for the holidays. You’re already daydreaming of relaxing by the fire with a glass of mulled wine. But ...
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Published: 2021 12 01 08:00:25
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Article: The WMCRC is on standby to support SME’s this Small Business Saturday - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Small Business Saturday 2021 takes place this year on the 4th December. The day was established to highlight small business success and to encourage us to 'shop local' and support small businesses in our communities. But it could also be an opportunity for SMEs and microbusinesses to reflect on what priorities we need to focus on.The Cyber Resilience Centre ...
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Published: 2021 12 02 11:01:58
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Article: Cybersecurity in logistics | How do I protect my supply chain from cyber-attacks? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: A supply chain attack is a cyber-attack that targets the less secure elements of a company’s supply chain, with the intent to cause serious damage for those on the end of the attack.Companies and businesses within logistics regularly transfer sensitive information electronically, as it simplifies and speeds up communications between multiple organisations. ...
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Published: 2021 12 06 12:11:42
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Article: Secure your business with FREE membership at The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands (WMCRC) offers a range of membership options depending on what level of support businesses across the region need. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands was set up to support and help secure businesses across the region against cybercrime. ​ Cyber crime is a growing problem. Last year, it was repo...
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Published: 2021 12 06 21:06:21
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Article: UK's National Cyber Strategy for 2022 launches - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: A new National Cyber Strategy has been announced, setting out how we will protect and promote UK interests in rapidly evolving online world. Today (Wednesday 15th December) the Government has published its new National Cyber Strategy which sets out how the UK will solidify its position as a global cyber power. This is the first major milestone following the...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:40:29
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Article: WMCRC announces strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar Ltd. Cyber Tzar Ltd provide a variety of risk assessment and management tools to help businesses understand their Cyber Security. Their approach to the cyber security skills gap is to help business owners, risk managers, information securit...
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Published: 2021 12 17 11:00:41
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Article: Log4J vulnerability - What your business needs to know - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: On Thursday, December 9, 2021, a severe vulnerability was discovered that has a devastating effect on systems across the internet. The severity of this particular vulnerability is rated 10/10, the highest known to memory. This means that hackers can remotely obtain unauthorised full access to the vulnerable system with zero user interaction. What’s the iss...
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Published: 2021 12 22 11:42:12
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Article: Cyber Essentials – What are the changes to the technical control requirements? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Government approved Cyber Essentials scheme includes five technical controls that help protect organisations from the majority of cyber-attacks. A team of experts review the scheme at regular intervals to ensure it stays effective in the ever-evolving threat landscape. The scheme was introduced by the UK Government in 2014 as a way to help make the UK t...
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Published: 2022 01 07 18:01:16
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Article: UK Finance warns SMEs of increased risk of targeted scams - published over 2 years ago.
Content: UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to be alert for scams targeting their companies. As many businesses start the new year with people working from home, fraudsters will try to take advantage of opportunities to steal money where firms might be working outside of their normal processes. Crimi...
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Published: 2022 01 12 16:28:32
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Article: Cyber-attacks cost UK manufactures up to £25,000 last year - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Do you own a business that is involved in the printing of materials such as marketing materials or for books you might see in the shop? Or perhaps you produce equipment for the sports or leisure industry? Whichever industry it may be, the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East has issued warning to all SME’s and micro businesses involved in manufacturing...
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Published: 2022 01 18 13:53:34
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Article: WMCRC and Cyber Risk Score join forces to improve cyber resilience across the region - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands has joined forces with Cyber Risk Score to improve cyber resilience across the region, the UK and beyond.Based in Birmingham, Cyber Risk Score is the World’s first affordable cyber security scoring tool for assessing companies, public sector organisations and their supply chains. The Cyber Security Breaches...
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Published: 2022 01 18 17:47:12
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Article: 4 easy to follow steps to protect your company’s data this Data Privacy Day - published over 2 years ago.
Content: With a 8.1% increase in business growth in the West Midlands region over the last two years, opportunities for cybercriminals to attack have also increased. The average cost of a cyber-attack for micro and small businesses that lost data or assets after breaches was £8,170, this increased to £13,400 for medium to large businesses.These figures are alarming a...
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Published: 2022 01 28 12:13:06
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Article: Concord College joins the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is delighted to announce it is now working in affiliation through the centre's Business Starter Membership with Concord College. Concord College is a highly academic independent international school located in Shropshire for day and boarding students. Detective Superintendent Vanessa Eyles, Director of the C...
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Published: 2022 01 28 16:19:34
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: Why should your charity implement Cyber Essentials? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials can help to make your charity more resilient against a cyber-attacks. Achieving Cyber Essentials allows you to guard your organisation against the most common cyber threats and helps you to demonstrate your commitment to cyber resilience for your customers and staff. Cyber Essentials is a simple and effective Gov...
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Published: 2021 11 10 10:46:03
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Topic: Cyber Security

Article: What is the cyber security threat to farming and agriculture? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Technology for many industries is critical in allowing businesses to run and complete everyday tasks. The farming and agriculture sector is no different, and this presents the sector with many opportunities to become victims of cybercrime. Farming in 2021 sees many farms relying on GPS mapping, soil sensors, drones, and automated tractors, and with each of...
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Published: 2021 11 16 10:56:34
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Article: The link between data protection and information security - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The size of your business and the industry that your business is within are not factors that cybercriminal use to specifically target businesses for cyber-attacks. However, as a law firm you handle sensitive customer data and regularly process large financial payments which does make you more of an appealing target. In 2020, the Solicitors Regulation Auth...
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Published: 2021 11 18 12:16:55
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Article: Over 5 million suspicious emails reported to the NCSC in the last 12 months - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: On the 18th November, the National Cyber Security Centre published their annual Review for 2021 – outlining the real world impact that we have delivered over the last 12 months. The cyber threat to the UK and its allies continued to grow and evolve this year: from indiscriminate phishing scams against mass victims, to ransomware attacks against public and ...
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Published: 2021 11 19 12:08:06
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Article: Deal or no deal? The Black Friday edition. - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: During last year's festive shopping period, over 28,000 people reported falling victim to online shopping fraud with losses totalling £15.4m. Today, (Monday 22nd November), Action Fraud has launched a national campaign about shopping online safely designed to spread awareness of some simple and practical steps people can take to help the public shop online...
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Published: 2021 11 22 10:09:39
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Article: What Cyber Threats do Retailers face? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: After a tough 18 months for retailers, the extra footfall through the shop doors whether physical or digital is fantastic. However, the increase also presents an opportunity for cybercriminals to strike and launch their attack. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is warning retail businesses to step up their cyber security ahead of Black Frida...
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Published: 2021 11 24 16:11:19
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Article: New plans to boost cyber security of UK's digital supply chains - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Assessment Framework as part of new proposals to help British businesses manage the growing cyber threat. Other plans to protect the country’s digital supply chains include new procurement rules to ensure the public sector buys servic...
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Published: 2021 11 29 11:27:37
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Article: 12 steps to protect your business from cybercrime this Christmas - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Out of office doesn't mean out of mind - remember to keep your business secure over the Christmas holidays!Picture this; the clock is close to striking five on Friday 24th December, keys in hand you’re ready to lock the office doors and send your staff home for the holidays. You’re already daydreaming of relaxing by the fire with a glass of mulled wine. But ...
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Published: 2021 12 01 08:00:25
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Article: The WMCRC is on standby to support SME’s this Small Business Saturday - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: Small Business Saturday 2021 takes place this year on the 4th December. The day was established to highlight small business success and to encourage us to 'shop local' and support small businesses in our communities. But it could also be an opportunity for SMEs and microbusinesses to reflect on what priorities we need to focus on.The Cyber Resilience Centre ...
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Published: 2021 12 02 11:01:58
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Article: Cybersecurity in logistics | How do I protect my supply chain from cyber-attacks? - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: A supply chain attack is a cyber-attack that targets the less secure elements of a company’s supply chain, with the intent to cause serious damage for those on the end of the attack.Companies and businesses within logistics regularly transfer sensitive information electronically, as it simplifies and speeds up communications between multiple organisations. ...
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Published: 2021 12 06 12:11:42
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Article: Secure your business with FREE membership at The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands (WMCRC) offers a range of membership options depending on what level of support businesses across the region need. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands was set up to support and help secure businesses across the region against cybercrime. ​ Cyber crime is a growing problem. Last year, it was repo...
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Published: 2021 12 06 21:06:21
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Article: UK's National Cyber Strategy for 2022 launches - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: A new National Cyber Strategy has been announced, setting out how we will protect and promote UK interests in rapidly evolving online world. Today (Wednesday 15th December) the Government has published its new National Cyber Strategy which sets out how the UK will solidify its position as a global cyber power. This is the first major milestone following the...
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Published: 2021 12 15 14:40:29
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Article: WMCRC announces strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Cyber Tzar Ltd. Cyber Tzar Ltd provide a variety of risk assessment and management tools to help businesses understand their Cyber Security. Their approach to the cyber security skills gap is to help business owners, risk managers, information securit...
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Published: 2021 12 17 11:00:41
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Article: Log4J vulnerability - What your business needs to know - published almost 3 years ago.
Content: On Thursday, December 9, 2021, a severe vulnerability was discovered that has a devastating effect on systems across the internet. The severity of this particular vulnerability is rated 10/10, the highest known to memory. This means that hackers can remotely obtain unauthorised full access to the vulnerable system with zero user interaction. What’s the iss...
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Published: 2021 12 22 11:42:12
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Article: Cyber Essentials – What are the changes to the technical control requirements? - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Government approved Cyber Essentials scheme includes five technical controls that help protect organisations from the majority of cyber-attacks. A team of experts review the scheme at regular intervals to ensure it stays effective in the ever-evolving threat landscape. The scheme was introduced by the UK Government in 2014 as a way to help make the UK t...
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Published: 2022 01 07 18:01:16
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Article: UK Finance warns SMEs of increased risk of targeted scams - published over 2 years ago.
Content: UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to be alert for scams targeting their companies. As many businesses start the new year with people working from home, fraudsters will try to take advantage of opportunities to steal money where firms might be working outside of their normal processes. Crimi...
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Published: 2022 01 12 16:28:32
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Article: Cyber-attacks cost UK manufactures up to £25,000 last year - published over 2 years ago.
Content: Do you own a business that is involved in the printing of materials such as marketing materials or for books you might see in the shop? Or perhaps you produce equipment for the sports or leisure industry? Whichever industry it may be, the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East has issued warning to all SME’s and micro businesses involved in manufacturing...
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Published: 2022 01 18 13:53:34
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Article: WMCRC and Cyber Risk Score join forces to improve cyber resilience across the region - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands has joined forces with Cyber Risk Score to improve cyber resilience across the region, the UK and beyond.Based in Birmingham, Cyber Risk Score is the World’s first affordable cyber security scoring tool for assessing companies, public sector organisations and their supply chains. The Cyber Security Breaches...
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Published: 2022 01 18 17:47:12
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Article: 4 easy to follow steps to protect your company’s data this Data Privacy Day - published over 2 years ago.
Content: With a 8.1% increase in business growth in the West Midlands region over the last two years, opportunities for cybercriminals to attack have also increased. The average cost of a cyber-attack for micro and small businesses that lost data or assets after breaches was £8,170, this increased to £13,400 for medium to large businesses.These figures are alarming a...
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Published: 2022 01 28 12:13:06
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Article: Concord College joins the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands - published over 2 years ago.
Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is delighted to announce it is now working in affiliation through the centre's Business Starter Membership with Concord College. Concord College is a highly academic independent international school located in Shropshire for day and boarding students. Detective Superintendent Vanessa Eyles, Director of the C...
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Published: 2022 01 28 16:19:34
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Topic: Cyber Security