Cyber Essentials

Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment in 2021

May 17, 2021 | Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, cyberthreat

Most businesses acknowledge the importance that cyber security risks pose to their business. However, we haven’t seen many businesses prioritise their cyber security and many have failed to develop any strategies to effectively respond to these cyber threats. A study by Microsoft in 2019 has found that 62% of executives ranked cyber security as the top-five risk management priority and only 30% had developed a risk management plan to manage the cyber security risks.

Where to begin with Cyber Essentials

May 10, 2021 | Business, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, Remote Working

Cyber essentials certification is an assessment that takes place internally & performs a check of your security systems. Cyber Essentials Plus certification requires a third party vulnerability assessment of your security systems in order to earn your accreditation.

Cyber Essentials- 5 frequently asked questions

May 3, 2021 | Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, Remote Working

With the significant innovation and advancement of technology there has also been a significant increase in the number of cyber security breaches in the recent years which has only amplified during the pandemic. Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that helps businesses implement basic cyber security controls within infrastructure to have the protection there against common cybersecurity threats.

Cyber Essentials During Lockdown

Feb 22, 2021 | Cyber Essentials

Solutions 4 IT can provide remote Cyber Essential audits to ensure your business and workforce are secure and safe from the ever-present danger of cybercrime.

Cyber threats – Safer Internet Day

Jan 28, 2021 | Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, cyberthreat, Emails, IT Support

February 9th is a national holiday representing and highlighting Internet Safety. The reason why it is so important that you take great care when surfing online is to avoid running into viruses, malware softwares or other types of threats to yourself and your device. There are a number of cautions that you can take to minimise the risk of running into any problems.

How cyber security has had to adapt for remote working

Dec 24, 2020 | Cyber Essentials, Remote Working

The unforeseen events of this year have accelerated the demand and need for new and improved network security. 2020 has caused many businesses to adapt their workflow in order for it to function remotely. In fact, 52% of security leaders identified that remote work has been seen to be one of the top factors that impacts their IT security.