Are you a senior manager at an SME in Greater Manchester? This ,fully-funded programme could help train your staff, secure your website and help your business stay secure online.

Our ,Business Resilience Programme is police funded program which gives access to training and resources aimed at protecting businesses and educating business owners against cyber attacks.

Announced in partnership with the FSB and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in July 2021, the programme is funded via the Asset Recovery Incentive Scheme, money seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act and used to protect businesses from online crime.

The programme is designed to help senior managers of SMEs improve cyber resilience through assessment, testing, training and education. Businesses are signposted to free or affordable police and government-backed guidance and tools where required.

According to the government's latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey in 2022, 39% of businesses have identified cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months and 31% of businesses estimated they are attacked at least once a week.

This programme has been designed so SMEs can take training at a time which suits them and with a 1-2-1 consultation that allows us to work with you to review what current security measures you have in place, answer any questions you have about cyber security and work with you to feel more secure online.

The Business Resilience Programme includes:

• Cyber Security Training – 2 staff
• 1-2-1 support from a cyber security consultant
• Cyber Security Policy & Procedure Templates
• Free cyber security resources - Cyber Incident Plan, Small Business Guide & more
• Access to a 12-month membership

Will you secure your business? To find out more and to register, ,click here