Article: Thought Leadership Series, Gadhia Consultants: Turning the tide against cyber fraudsters - published over 3 years ago. Content: The convergence of fraud and cyber, now requires a combined, strategic approach to reducing risk and combating crime. In the latest in our thought leadership series, we hear from Gadhia Consultants about their specialist research into how the nation might best approach a streamlined approach to address this. Authors, Commander Stephen Head (Retd.) and Mike ... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/thought-leadership-series-gadhia-consultants-turning-the-tide-against-cyber-fraudsters Published: 2021 07 13 15:07:53 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: The Chiefs Brief. Mandy Haeburn-Little, BRIM, Interviews Martin Smith OBE, SASIG - published over 3 years ago. Content: Mandy Haeburn-Little Executive Chair, and founder of BRIM, enjoyed the great privilege of interviewing Martin Smith OBE With more than 40 years’ experience in the security and crime prevention industries, Martin Smith OBE is a well-known, colourful and highly respected personality in the information assurance and cybersecurity world. He founded The Securit... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/the-chiefs-brief-mandy-haeburn-little-brim-interviews-martin-smith-obe-sasig Published: 2021 08 18 13:58:19 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: BRIM appoints new Chief Executive Alan Greig - published over 3 years ago. Content: Alan Greig has been appointed as Chief Executive as BRIM prepares for growth following an unprecedented increase in enquiries from both the UK and overseas. Founder, Mandy Haeburn-Little, who moves into the Executive Chair role, is delighted that Alan has accepted this invitation to work with her and lead the consultancy team to respond to the growing demand... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/brim-appoints-new-chief-executive-alan-greig Published: 2021 08 20 18:43:17 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: New Partners announced at Business Resilience International Management (BRIM) - published about 3 years ago. Content: Leading cyber resilience consultancy BRIM has bolstered its leadership team to underpin its expansion to overseas markets; helping governments, law enforcement and the private sector make a positive impact on cyber resilience amongst SMEs and supply chain. Following the appointment of new Chief Executive Alan Greig, the appointments of Joanna Goddard and Pa... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/new-partners-announced-at-business-resilience-international-management-brim Published: 2021 08 22 18:43:32 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: BRIM appointed by National Police Chiefs Council to establish the new National CRC Group - published about 3 years ago. Content: BRIM is delighted to announce its successful reappointment to provide expert consultancy services to the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) on the development of the National CRC Programme. Supported by the Home Office, this contract follows BRIMs successful delivery of a previous contract to establish a network of Cyber Resilience Centres (CRCs) across E... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/brim-appointed-by-national-police-chiefs-council-to-establish-the-new-national-crc-group Published: 2021 08 27 18:43:44 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Inside story: When a cyber attack unfolded in a UK school - published about 3 years ago. Content: This incredible listen gives you the inside story on what unfolded when a UK school faced a real live cyber attack in 2021, providing insights to the unlikely victims and how specialist negotiator support played a part. Just imagine if this affected your school: · They couldn’t open doors to access the building · The pupil registers were inaccessi... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/inside-story-when-a-cyber-attack-unfolded-in-a-uk-school Published: 2021 09 17 15:10:51 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Two Years Later: Behind The Scenes at a UK Resilience Centre - published about 3 years ago. Content: It has been challenging but extremely productive past 12 months for the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) as they move into their third year since inception at the end of 2021. One of the first Centres to be established, in what is now a network of Centres across England and Wales, helping SME's combat cybercrime in post pandemic recovery, we spo... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/two-years-later-behind-the-scenes-at-a-uk-resilience-centre Published: 2021 10 21 18:34:23 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: BRIM Founder announced as Finalist for 2021 Cyber Woman of the Year - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The BRIM Team is exceptionally proud to share the news that Executive Chair and Founder of BRIM, Mandy Haeburn-Little, has been announced as a finalist for the 2021 Cyber Security Awards Cyber Woman of the Year. Please join us in wishing Mandy and her fellow finalists good luck for 9 December. ... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/brim-founder-announced-as-finalist-for-2021-cyber-woman-of-the-year Published: 2021 11 25 15:52:47 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: BRIM announced as finalist for renowned OSPAS 2022 Outstanding Security Consultant award - published almost 3 years ago. Content: BRIM is proud to share the news that we have been announced as finalist for the 2022 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAS) in the category of Outstanding Security Consultant. This is a major achievement as we learned that OSPAS received more entries than ever before this year and with no more than 10 finalists per category going forward to the n... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/brim-announced-as-finalists-for-renowned-ospas-2022-outstanding-security-consultant-award Published: 2021 11 26 10:32:31 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: BRIM's Founder awarded 2021 Cyber Woman of the Year #CyberSecurityAwards - published almost 3 years ago. Content: BRIM is extraordinarily proud to share the news that our Founder, and Executive Chair, Mandy Haeburn-Little has been crowned 2021 Cyber Woman of the Year at the Cyber Security Awards. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/04808c_0c6cbf77df3c4eb0945e3d972403c1e9/720p/mp4/file.mp4BRIM is sending congratulations to fellow winners and those highly commended; all mak... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/brims-founder-awarded-2021-cyber-woman-of-the-year-cybersecurityawards Published: 2021 12 13 08:50:45 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Security Minister launches brand new National Cyber Resilience Centre Group - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The city of York played host on 9 December to the launch of the brand new National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG): a national entity bringing together policing, government, business and academia to develop best practice in cyber resilience across the country. The launch, by the government’s security minister The Rt Hon Damian Hinds MP, took place at ... https://www.brimcentre.com/post/brand-new-national-cyber-resilience-centre-group-launched-by-security-minister Published: 2021 12 14 10:43:28 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:27 Feed: Business Resilience International Management Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales strengthen its board even further - published about 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is delighted to welcome three of the region’s most high-profile police chiefs to its team. Chief Constable Pam Kelly and NPCC lead for Cyber in Wales and Jeff Cuthbert who is Police & Crime Commissioner for Gwent and the Welsh PCC’s lead for cyber in Wales both join the centre’s board, and Assistant Chief Con... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/the-cyber-resilience-centre-for-wales-joins-strengthen-its-board-even-further Published: 2021 09 13 08:46:15 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Y Ganolfan Seibergadernid yng Nghymru yn cryfhau ei bwrdd ymhellach - published about 3 years ago. Content: Mae'n bleser gan y Ganolfan Seibergadernid yng Nghymru groesawu tri o Brif Gwnstabliaid mwyaf blaenllaw y rhanbarth i'w thîm. Pam Kelly ac arweinydd Cyngor Cenedlaethol Prif Swyddogion yr Heddlu ar gyfer seiberddiogelwch yng Nghymru, yn ymuno â'r bwrdd, ac mae Bydd Jeff Cuthbert, Comisiynydd yr Heddlu a Throseddu Gwent ac arweinydd Comisiynwyr yr Heddlu Cy... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/y-ganolfan-seibergadernid-yng-nghymru-yn-cryfhau-ei-bwrdd-ymhellach Published: 2021 09 13 08:53:08 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber resilience case study: A view from the front - published about 3 years ago. Content: The sole reason the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) exists is to help businesses and organisations across the country become safer online and increase awareness about the pitfalls of being digitally connected. Adding value, not costs is the approach we take to ensure that cyber security is accessible to the greater good and we offer free core membe... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-resilience-case-study Published: 2021 09 15 14:35:50 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: WCRC celebrates National IT Professional Day - published about 3 years ago. Content: Today marks National IT Professionals Day and to celebrate this unique yet well-earned salute to all IT employees everywhere…here are some interesting IT facts: The word robot comes from the Czech word “robota,” a word that translates to forced labour. One of the first hard drives introduced in 1956 could hold 5MB of data. It also weighed over 2,200 pou... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/wcrc-celebrates-national-it-professional-day Published: 2021 09 21 06:39:31 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Welsh local authority signs up to support SMEs tackle cybercrime - published about 3 years ago. Content: A Welsh council is taking up the baton in tackling the ever-increasing risk of cybercrime becoming the second local authority in the region to make cyber resilience a must-have for all businesses it tenders with. In its ongoing commitment to safeguard businesses in the area, Swansea Council is partnering with the Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC), a... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/welsh-local-authority-signs-up-to-support-smes-tackle-cybercrime Published: 2021 09 27 15:50:50 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why cyber criminals are getting the better of businesses - published about 3 years ago. Content: Did you know that human emotion can be one of the biggest causes of a successful cyber-attack on a business? Whether we’re distracted and/or stressed, it’s these two human vulnerabilities, according to a recent survey by security company Tessian, that make employees and their companies more susceptible to malicious emails. The report found that: · 45... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/why-cyber-criminals-are-getting-the-better-of-businesses Published: 2021 10 07 10:41:37 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales bolsters board with new appointment - published about 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is delighted to announce another significant appointment to its board welcoming Director of Finance & Resources for the North Wales Police, Seb Phillips. Having worked in both the private and public sector, Seb brings to the role a wealth of experience in financial operations and leadership across numerous bu... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-resilience-centre-for-wales-bolsters-board-with-new-appointment Published: 2021 10 12 09:20:20 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Canolfan Seibergadernid yng Nghymru atgyfnerthu'r bwrdd gyda phenodiad newydd - published about 3 years ago. Content: Mae'r Ganolfan Seibergadernid yng Nghymru (WCRC) yn falch o gyhoeddi penodiad arwyddocaol arall i'w bwrdd, gan groesawu Seb Phillips, Cyfarwyddwr Cyllid ac Adnoddau Heddlu Gogledd Cymru. Wedi gweithio yn y sector preifat a'r sector cyhoeddus, daw Seb â chyfoeth o brofiad mewn gweithrediadau ariannol ac arwain nifer o fusnesau i'r rôl. Gan ddechrau ei yrfa... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/canolfan-seibergadernid-yng-nghymru-atgyfnerthu-r-bwrdd-gyda-phenodiad-newydd Published: 2021 10 12 09:24:01 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Why should cyber security matter to an SME in the tourism and hospitality industry? - published about 3 years ago. Content: Did you know that a cyber-attack happens every 39 seconds and 291 data records are stolen every second? The tourism and hospitality industry are becoming increasingly prone to cyber-attacks and breach of customers’ personal data is happening more frequently. If you are an organisation working in this sector, have you ever thought about what you have in place... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/why-should-cyber-security-matter-to-an-sme-in-the-tourism-and-hospitality-industry Published: 2021 11 01 10:36:42 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: The rise of ransomware: Effective ways to protect your business - published about 3 years ago. Content: Ransomware is the most immediate danger to all businesses regardless of size and industry sector. The BBC recently reported that Lindy Cameron, head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has warned that not enough organisations are prepared or have tested their cyber defences. And watching the news you will probably have seen incidents like the attac... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/the-rise-of-ransomware-effective-ways-to-protect-your-business Published: 2021 11 03 16:01:24 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: How retailers can stay safe ahead of Black Friday and beyond - published about 3 years ago. Content: It’s been reported by financial auditor Grant Thornton, that in the last 12 months, 1 in 8 retailers faced a cyber-attack. One of the reasons why cybercriminals take an interest in the retail sector is due to the level of customer data collected, particularly through ecommerce and online shopping platforms. We hear of the big companies being attacked in the... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/retailer-black-friday-tips Published: 2021 11 18 18:17:50 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales celebrates signing 100th member - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) has welcomed its 100th member with a significant signing, iungo Solutions. The high growth creative technologies business which is run by the multi-award-winning engineer Jessica Leigh Jones MBE, is a company that builds immersive career planning solutions for the future of work. With the latest statistics showin... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-resilience-centre-for-wales-celebrates-signing-100th-member Published: 2021 11 22 14:13:18 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Learning cyber best practice bit by bit on International Computer Security Day - published almost 3 years ago. Content: International Computer Security Day has been around since 1988, when the use of the internet was very much in its early days for many of us. But hacking and viruses have been around since the start, in fact the very reason this awareness day was created was due to something known as the Morris Worm. An American graduate student named Robert Morris Jr. of C... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/international-computer-security-day Published: 2021 11 24 08:30:01 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Showing support to Welsh SMEs this Small Business Saturday - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Small Business Saturday 2021 is upon us (4 December) and highlights small business success and encourages 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 for Wales (WCRC) itself is a small busin... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/small-business-saturday Published: 2021 11 29 12:17:57 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: ‘Phishing you a merry Christmas!’ – how to spot suspicious messages - published almost 3 years ago. Content: As we enter the season of goodwill, some of us will be counting down the days to some time off, maybe delaying the start of new projects until the new year, for others it will be an exceptionally busy time and an opportunity to make up for the impact of lockdown. Wherever you are in Wales, and whichever scenario you fall into, there are criminals who will ... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/how-to-spot-suspicious-messages Published: 2021 12 06 11:56:40 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Why public holidays are like Christmas for cybercriminals - published almost 3 years ago. Content: In the last 12 months alone, 39% of UK businesses have spotted an attempt to breach their systems but a large percentage of unauthorised access is still going unnoticed. A common tactic employed by cybercrooks is to slip under the radar and launch an attack at a time when victims are caught off guard such as late afternoon ahead of the weekend. This has had ... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/public-holidays-cybercriminals Published: 2021 12 17 10:27:15 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales predicts biggest threat to businesses in 2022 - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) predicts businesses across Wales will come under increasing threat from ransomware attacks as cybercriminals continue with this lucrative business model, and attacks becoming more sophisticated.Detective Superintendent and Director of the WCRC Paul Peters, said: “This is a danger we have seen continue to grow over... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-resilience-centre-for-wales-predicts-biggest-threat-to-businesses-in-2022 Published: 2022 01 05 12:46:34 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Think before you click: The most common cybercrime tactic to be aware of - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Did you know that 39% of businesses and 26% of charities in the UK had a cyber security breach or attack in the previous twelve months? These are figures taken from the most recent Cyber Security Breaches Survey produced by the government annually. The report also highlights the increase in remote working as a direct result of the COVID 19 pandemic. This in ... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/think-before-you-click-the-most-common-cybercrime-tactic-to-be-aware-of Published: 2022 01 19 15:18:08 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Leading Welsh accountancy firm joins the fight in cybercrime - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is delighted to make its first board member announcement of the new year - Managing Partner, Simon Tee of Kilsby Williams Chartered Accountants. The leading independent accountancy firm, which is based in Newport, and which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, provides solutions for businesses across a varie... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/leading-welsh-accountancy-firm-joins-the-fight-in-cybercrime Published: 2022 01 27 11:40:31 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Small business mobile technology tips for safer internet use - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Safer Internet Day (8 February 2022) is observed all around the world and is an initiative to highlight emerging issues online, how to use the web responsibly and to stop people from having their data compromised. Today, we’d like to raise awareness of how mobile devices can pose risks of a cyber breach. Running your business on a phone or tablet? How can ... https://www.wcrcentre.co.uk/post/small-business-mobile-technology-tips Published: 2022 01 28 15:52:59 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:08 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber Insurance for small businesses – understanding the pitfalls in an ever changing world - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Prevention is generally always better than cure – and in the current cyber landscape that is truer now more than ever. Protecting yourself from the current range of cyber threats is safer and cheaper than responding to an incident that could cripple your business and turn away customers in droves. With a recent government survey (2019) reporting that the a... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/cyber-insurance-for-small-businesses-understanding-the-pitfalls-in-an-ever-changing-world Published: 2021 12 07 14:36:31 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Security Minister Celebrates Launch Of National CRC Group At North East Event - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The Eastern Cyber Resilience is pleased to announce the launch of a National CRC! Read on for more details about the launch.NCRCG - National Cyber Resilience Centre Group – is a brand new, not-for-profit company bringing together all those who have a vital responsibility for embedding cyber resilience throughout the UK economy. The NCRCG is funded and supp... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/security-minister-celebrates-launch-of-national-crc-group-at-north-east-event Published: 2021 12 10 08:06:00 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Charities – know how to protect yourself when staff leave your organisation - published almost 3 years ago. Content: It might surprise you to learn that there are over 22000 charities across the Eastern region. 26% have reported being a victim of a cyber-attack over the past 12 months. One of the biggest cyber threats to charities comes from the people that work within them – either through lack of staff awareness or through the insider threat of staff / former staff ac... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/charities-know-how-to-protect-yourself-when-staff-leave-your-organisation Published: 2021 12 14 14:38:17 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Charities - what is ransomware and am I at risk? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: One of the biggest assumptions made by charities around cybercrime is that they won’t be affected as they don’t have anything of value to hackers and scammers. If that were true it doesn’t explain the fact that over a third of our regions’ charities have fallen victim to a cyber-attack during the course of the pandemic. Here we will look to explore why ch... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/charities-what-is-ransomware-and-am-i-at-risk Published: 2021 12 17 08:20:34 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: "The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much you spend at Christmas." - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Henry David Thoreau said "The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much you spend at Christmas." Christmas is about more than the money that you spend, its about the thought behind your gifts and the time you spend with your loved ones. The same could also apply to cyber resilience. It is easy to waste money on the latest cyber resilienc... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/the-way-you-spend-christmas-is-far-more-important-than-how-much-you-spend-at-christmas Published: 2021 12 21 08:47:19 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Christmas Message from the Director - published almost 3 years ago. Content: It’s hard to believe how much the centre has achieved in the past 12 months. We started out as a business proposal to the seven police forces at the end of 2020 and are now a fully functional limited company. And we sit within a growing network that is supported by the National Centre – launched a few days ago by the Justice Minister Damian Hinds. Our mes... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/christmas-message-from-the-director Published: 2021 12 23 10:00:14 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: What does 2022 have in store? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: 2022 promises many things to businesses across the Eastern region – both challenges and opportunities. From our perspective the challenges will be eased, and the opportunities enhanced through all of us making some key resolutions to prepare ourselves for the interconnected world in which we all now live and work. It appears the government agrees with us and... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/what-does-2022-have-in-store Published: 2021 12 30 08:01:29 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: This year I'll... do the minimum? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Make a business New Year resolution - to do at least the minimum to increase your businesses cyber resilience.2021 saw cyber crime continue to increase with Small and Medium businesses being particularly affected along with the global attacks which have made the news. In the East of England in 2021 the top three cyber crime types for businesses have been: ... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/this-year-i-ll-do-the-minimum Published: 2021 12 30 09:35:53 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Retail Sector – Protect your website from cyber criminals - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Like most retail companies currently operating in the region I imagine that you’ve got a really good website. Loads of content with great pictures and descriptions of stock and a simple interface for your customers to be able to select and purchase whatever you sell. The reality is that retail is only going one way – and that is an increasing share of the ... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/retail-sector-protect-your-website-from-cyber-criminals Published: 2022 01 07 10:01:35 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Top Tips for the Property sector - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Estate agents and property managers, are you aware of the cyber threats facing you?Here are our top tips that you can implement today to increase your cyber resilience. Top Tips: Ensure all your staff are using strong passwords. This means that they are unique – not used across multiple platforms – and not easily guessable. Consider using a password mana... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/top-tips-for-the-property-sector Published: 2022 01 11 15:02:02 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Retail Sector – what do you do when you find out you’ve been hacked? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Picture the scene. You get into work on Monday morning, before the rest of the staff get in, as usual. Kettle on, computer on. As you sift through your invoice database you notice that a number of customers haven’t paid the invoices that you’d set up a few weeks ago – and they normally always pay on time. Something doesn’t quite look right and you’re sur... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/retail-sector-what-do-you-do-when-you-find-out-you-ve-been-hacked Published: 2022 01 12 16:19:57 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Save the date for the East Suffolk Digital Business Festival - published almost 3 years ago. Content: East Suffolk’s annual business festival returns next month, with an online programme of events and seminars designed to support local businesses.The East Suffolk Digital Business Festival begins on Monday 7 February and runs for two weeks until Friday 18 February 2022. The festival will feature a range of easily accessible, ‘bite sized’ events which will p... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/save-the-date-for-the-east-suffolk-digital-business-festival Published: 2022 01 14 08:30:44 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Healthcare – weak passwords are a significant factor in cybercrime breaches across the sector - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Healthcare organizations hold some of the world’s most sensitive data. Recent studies and experience shows many remain unprepared for cyber-attacks. Threat actors target valuable confidential data, making healthcare a growing target, and ransomware is steadily picking up pace as today’s cyber-weapon of choice. We probably all remember the global WannaCry ra... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/healthcare-weak-passwords-are-a-significant-factor-in-cybercrime-breaches-across-the-sector Published: 2022 01 14 12:56:39 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Research request - published almost 3 years ago. Content: How do organisations prepare for and manage the consequences of a Cyber Attack? A study on resilience.Can you help by completing a short questionnaire? Researcher, Matthew Mackay, Abertay University, is exploring cyber resilience, including reviewing available guidance and best practice for cyber resilience, assessing available frameworks to allow an organi... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/research-request Published: 2022 01 17 09:00:27 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Is your recruitment website leaving your data open for criminals? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Why would a recruitment agency be a target from cybercrime?Cyber criminals love personal data and online systems, which places recruitment agencies firmly in the crosshairs. The personal data being held is a treasure trove for criminals with copies of passports, visa details, and employment contracts all sources of sellable secrets. 43% of cyber-attacks are... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/is-your-recruitment-website-leaving-your-data-open-for-criminals Published: 2022 01 17 16:20:21 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Launch of Cyber East - published almost 3 years ago. Content: With the aim of building a platform for collaboration within the cyber security industry in the East of England the latest cyber security cluster has launched with its base in Norwich. Cyber East is an industry body that works alongside the UK Government to develop the cyber security industry in the UK. Co-directors Darren Chapman of CyberScale, and Shaun M... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/launch-of-cyber-east Published: 2022 01 18 08:00:25 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: As an IT provider what should you be considering in relation to remote working? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Remote working is here to stay. Even if the pandemic finished tomorrow, the flexibility and work life balance has changed many employees’ expectations for the future. But with that in mind, how does remote working affect the infrastructure of Managed Service Providers (MSP), and the companies they support?A recent survey revealed that 97% of MSPs are worried... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/as-an-it-provider-what-should-you-be-considering-in-relation-to-remote-working Published: 2022 01 19 17:00:09 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Leisure and Travel Sector – are you vulnerable to a DDoS attack? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: DDoS attacks are a favoured method for cyber criminals which hurt the travel and leisure industry while reaping a large financial reward. Hotels and airlines rely on a wide array of networks to provide reservation, payment, entertainment, and security systems. If a cyber-criminal can disrupt a company network by way of a DDoS attack, they can shut the entire... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/leisure-and-travel-sector-are-you-vulnerable-to-a-ddos-attack Published: 2022 01 20 14:58:42 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: What free tools can local authorities and councils’ access to reduce the risk of cyber-attack? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Local government is frequently a target for cyber criminals. Cyber criminals seek to cause massive disruption to services via ransomware, and other attacks, as they believe it will be guaranteed to get a pay-out. According to a Gallagher survey, during the first half of 2019 alone, the UK’s Local Authorities suffered 263 million attempted cyber-attacks, an a... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/what-free-tools-can-local-authorities-and-councils-access-to-reduce-the-risk-of-cyber-attack Published: 2022 01 24 16:33:00 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What phishing attacks could a logistics company come under attack from? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The East of England is an essential part of the logistic network of the UK. With major routes heading through the region as well as busy ports, logistic companies make up a key company demographic in the East. And as shops reopen after the lock down, business is going to increase which means that as well as being busier delivering, logistics companies are go... https://www.ecrcentre.co.uk/post/what-phishing-attacks-could-a-logistics-company-come-under-attack-from Published: 2022 01 27 16:24:26 Received: 2022 01 30 02:44:02 Feed: The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber Essentials Update: New technical controls announced & IASME Maritime Cyber Baseline Scheme - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The NCSC and IASME have announced an updated set of requirements for Cyber Essentials for the new year. This update (the biggest overhaul of the scheme’s technical controls since it was launched in 2014) has been made in response to the ongoing cyber security challenges that companies are facing. The additional risks brought about by the adoption of cloud-b... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-essentials-update Published: 2021 11 30 00:00:00 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Taking the first steps in your Cyber Security career: A North West Student Chapter Event - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Our latest North West Cyber Student Chapter event ‘Taking the first steps in your Cyber Security career’ took place on Thursday the 25th November 2021. This event is the fourth event of our student chapter series, aimed at bringing together students who are studying cybersecurity across various universities in the North West. "Very approachable staff and sp... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/taking-the-first-steps-in-your-cyber-security-career-a-north-west-student-chapter-event Published: 2021 11 30 09:50:58 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Keeping your Business Secure over the Christmas Holidays - 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. Bu... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cybersecurity-christmas Published: 2021 11 30 09:54:59 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: CYBERUK 2022: Announced for 10-11th May in Wales - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The UK government’s flagship cyber security event has now been announced for 2022 on 10-11th May, in ICC Wales, Newport. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will present a programme of compelling, interactive and inspiring sessions from Wales’s largest exhibition venue, the International Convention Centre (ICC), Newport. This is after the 2021 even... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyberuk-2022 Published: 2021 12 13 15:00:55 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Celebrating 2 years of the North West Cyber Resilience Centre - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We launched two years ago in Nov 2019, so it is our second birthday! Read our blog about the journey we've been on over the past 2 years, by our Director, Neil Jones! The Cyber Resilience Centre launched two years ago! In November 2019, it’s our 2nd birthday! As we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of the last 18 months, despite the lo... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/2-years-north-west-cyber-resilience-centre Published: 2021 12 14 06:34:00 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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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. A zero-day vul... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/business-log4j-vulnerability Published: 2021 12 17 12:19:19 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Cyber Security Review 2021: What lessons did we learn? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: 2021 was an evolving and challenging year for everyone in cyber security, with 2022 set to bring even more challenges. We asked a selection of leading cyber security professionals from the North West’s cyber security & tech community to share their insights from the last 12 months. What has been their highlights from the last 12 months, what attitudes ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-review-2021-what-lessons-did-we-learn Published: 2021 12 21 12:57:37 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: What do we predict will happen in the world of Cyber Security in 2022? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The North West Cyber Resilience Centre and some of our partners and friends from across the North West have gazed into their crystal ball to reveal their predictions for 2022. We asked cyber security and business leaders; What do you predict will be the biggest change for SMEs and what are they most looking forward to in 2022? Graham Thomson, CISO (and inte... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-2022-predictions Published: 2022 01 04 15:16:16 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Win a 12-month Business Starter Membership - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Protect your business with a 12-month Business Starter ,Membership with the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. Our ,Business Starter Membership (usually £500) is a 12-month membership that will help your business start its cyber security journey to keep your data and staff and customers safe. As a member, you will have access to our Cyber Security Consulta... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/win-a-12-month-business-starter-membership Published: 2022 01 06 06:34:00 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Update on the latest regional cybercrime trends - New webinar announced with the ICAEW (North West) - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Here at the Cyber Resilience Centre, we're happy to announce another new cyber security webinar to start 2022, we're again teaming up with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (North West region). https://video.wixstatic.com/video/41010c_ae0e1df9b5744ce49c2d3ea045c7288d/1080p/mp4/file.mp4Update on the latest regional cybercrime trends ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/update-on-the-latest-regional-cybercrime-trends-new-webinar-announced-with-the-icaew-north-west Published: 2022 01 07 12:32:39 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Celebrates 400 Members - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We are delighted to have welcomed our 400th member to the Cyber Resilience Centre this month! Being part of the National Cyber Resilience Centre network, we are here to provide support and guidance to small-to-medium-sized organisations so they can improve their cyber resilience.SMEs account for three-fifths of the employment and around half of the turnover... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/north-west-cyber-resilience-centre-celebrates-400-members Published: 2022 01 12 05:59:01 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:12 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Beware of Phishing Scams when filing your Tax Return - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Alongside ,Action Fraud and the ,HMRC, we want to urge anyone who is self-employed and sending in their Self Assessment tax returns to stay alert, with the continued emergence of copycat HMRC websites and phishing email scams. Since 2017 HMRC technical controls have prevented 500 million scam emails from reaching HMRC’s customers. New HMRC controls have... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/tax-returns-fraud-phishing-scams Published: 2022 01 18 12:53:57 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: What should be on your Cyber Security Checklist? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: We all know that the last two years have brought major challenges for everyone across the UK, businesses have faced many challenges from a digital perspective. What are we all doing to prepare for the digital pandemic? Hackers have stepped up their efforts and taken advantage of the gaps in the new remote work environments in the last two years. As we're ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/2021-cyber-security-checklist Published: 2022 01 20 11:16:16 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: An Introduction to the Cyber Resilience Centre Business Resilience Program - published almost 3 years ago. Content: Calling all SMEs in the Greater Manchester area! Do you want to learn more about cyber security and how you can help keep your business secure online? If you know you need to increase your cyber security knowledge but, don’t know where to begin - this program is for you!Our ,fully-funded Business Resilience Program for businesses based in Greater Manchester ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/introduction-business-resilience-program Published: 2022 01 24 06:25:04 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Why is Data Protection so important for businesses? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: To mark Data Protection Week (Data Protection Day is celebrated on the 28th of January), we want to remind you of the importance of protecting your data. GDPR first came into effect in 2018, when it was made mandatory for businesses to secure their data.Whether you employ staff or work for yourself, you’re responsible for protecting the personal data of (or ... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/data-protection Published: 2022 01 24 17:19:55 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Why is it important Accountants give staff Cyber Security Training? - published almost 3 years ago. Content: 67% of cyber breaches and attacks are successful due to human error or a password being weak and then compromised. Cybercriminals aren’t looking just at large accountancy firms, they are looking for vulnerabilities in your network and your staff. As an accountancy firm, you will regularly store, manage, and oversee valuable financial data from your clients... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/accountants-cyber-security-training Published: 2022 01 25 14:48:34 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Greater Manchester business leaders can take advantage of remote Security Training for staff - published almost 3 years ago. Content: The North West Cyber Resilience Centre’s ,fully-funded Business Resilience program for businesses based in Greater Manchester will help businesses train staff remotely in 2022. More than 50 businesses have already enrolled in the Business Resilience program, which helps improve cyber resilience through assessment, testing, training and education - signposti... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/remote-security-training Published: 2022 01 26 05:50:02 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Helping you stay secure when heading back to the office - published almost 3 years ago. Content: With 7 in 10 UK adults travelling back into the office at least once a week again, you need to remember to reinforce some cyber security basics with your staff. Whilst many large businesses are remaining cautious of returning to the office, Boris Johnson said that the government was no longer asking staff to work from home and many businesses are continuing... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/backtotheoffice-cybersecurity-blog Published: 2022 01 27 09:54:40 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Small Businesses need to consider Security Awareness Training - published almost 3 years ago. Content: No matter what industry you work in, almost every business is run on computers and have some staff working remotely or using mobile devices. This makes them more efficient and organised, right up until the moment your online security is breached. Whether you’re locked out of your website, your administration rights are lost, or customers data is held to ra... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/small-businesses-security-awareness-training Published: 2022 01 28 06:32:01 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
Article: Cyber Essentials: Updated Technical Controls Introduced - published almost 3 years ago. Content: IASME and the National Cyber Security Centre have introduced an updated set of requirements for the Cyber Essentials certification scheme on the 24th January 2022. This update is set to be the biggest overhaul of the scheme’s technical controls since it was first launched in 2014. The adoption of cloud services has massively increased due to the pandemic ha... https://www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-esssentials-update Published: 2022 01 28 09:58:57 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: North West Cyber Resilience Centre Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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Article: Webinar: Everything you want to know about cyber security but were afraid to ask - published over 3 years ago. Content: We are delighted to announce that we are hosting a free webinar on Thursday 15 July from 2pm-2.30pm on Zoom and everyone is welcome. We appreciate that cyber security is often associated with words like ‘confusing’, ‘intimidating’ and ‘expensive’ but we’re here to shift these misconceptions with a session that breaks it down in a clear and straightforward w... https://www.swcrc.co.uk/post/cyber-security-webinar Published: 2021 07 07 09:10:07 Received: 2022 01 30 02:41:11 Feed: The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West Source: National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Category: News Topic: Cyber Security |
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