Amshire gains Cyber Essentials certification
Amshire has achieved the Cyber Essentials accreditation, a UK government backed standard for companies taking all necessary steps to protect themselves from cyber-attacks and to keep customer data safe. Cyber Essentials accreditation is also a requirement for all businesses planning to bid for government contracts that involve handling personal information. Certification is included as part […]
Cyber Crime – 5 steps to better Cyber Security
5 steps to better cyber security The cost of cyber crime is high. Both in terms of the immediate financial loss and the productivity which is impeded by downtime. It is therefore important for organisations to do everything they can to protect themselves. The problem facing many SMBs is that they do not have the […]
Cyber Security – Understanding the threat
Understanding cyber threats The cybersecurity landscape is always evolving. Cybercriminals continue to seek out new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, whilst security specialists release new patches and protocols to counter or mitigate such cyber threats. It is possible to hone in on several key factors that are contributing to the increased threat level facing SMBs. The […]
The year Cybercrime became the new normal
Cybercrime 2017 the year Cybercrime became the new normal. The cybersecurity landscape changed immeasurably after several high-profile attacks caused major disruption around the World. In the UK, the WannaCrypt0r 2.0 ransomware attack (also known as WannaCry) brought the NHS to a standstill. A&E departments, outpatient centres and GP surgeries were forced to close in a desperate […]
How Cyber Aware are your employees?
Are your employees cyber aware? Would you like help to educate your employees to strengthen their skills when working with your IT systems both inside and outside of the Office? Did you know in 2016 the average cost of a Cyber breach was £3 million! This figure is only going to increase hence the reason […]
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month National Cyber Security Awareness Month is observed in October and has been since its inception in 2004 in the USA, making sure we remain safe online. Cyber security awareness tips Remain #cyberaware by following the cyber security awareness tips below: – NEVER open attachments received in emails if […]
Information Risk – 10 Steps to Cyber Security
Information Risk – 10 Steps to Cyber Security The Information Risk Management Regime, is central to an organisations’ overall strategy to manage and control the threat of Cyber-attacks. Surrounding and supporting this regime are 9 additional steps, collectively, providing the basis for a secure cyber environment. Cyber-attacks continue daily. The scale of these attacks show […]
Cyber Security – how businesses are faring
Cyber Security – how businesses are faring The Government and industry leaders in Cyber Security want to make the country the safest place to do business in the digital world. Today, cyber threats pose one of the biggest dangers to the economy and businesses are being urged to take action to protect themselves. Annual Cyber Security […]
When the Hacker wins
WHEN THE HACKER WINS Thousands of businesses suffer cyber-attacks every week, when the hacker wins. However, just a small chink in your armour can lead to disastrous consequences as these two sorry tales portray. CASE HISTORY – Customer Exposure Alerted to a possible leak of credit card details by its card processing Company, an online […]
Meet Dr Paul Stephens – Cyber Security Expert
Meet Dr Paul Stephens – Cyber Security Expert Amshire quizzes Cyber Security expert Dr Paul Stephens, Director of Computing, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security at Canterbury Christ Church University. Below we discuss some of the topics relevant to smaller organisations and businesses. We hear a lot about cyber attacks on large multinationals, but how much of a […]