Charities are favourite targets for cyber criminals

Charities are sitting on a treasure trove of data. Valuable information on beneficiaries, supporters and volunteers as well as invoice and payment details can be sold by cyber criminals and used to attack the charity and identify other targets. The DCMS Cyber Security...

Cyber Essentials Update in April 2023

In April 2023, the NCSC will update the technical requirements for Cyber Essentials. This update is part of a regular review of the scheme’s technical controls, ensuring that it continues to help UK organisations guard against the most common cyber threats. After a...

Cyber Essentials is changing in January 2022

The Cyber Essentials scheme was introduced by the UK Government in 2014 as a way to help make the UK the safest place to do business. Over time, the technology we all use and the threats against it have evolved, and the scheme has evolved with it. The latest evolution...

Cyber Essentials pricing structure is changing in January 2022

The Cyber Essentials scheme was introduced by the UK Government in 2014 as a way to help make the UK the safest place to do business. As the scheme has evolved over time, the original flat fee pricing structure has not kept in line with the effort required to assess...

Free Herts Cyber Basics review

Would your micro business (up to 5 employees) benefit from some free cyber security advice? Head to https://www.hertsgrowthhub.com/cyber-security to register for your FREE Cyber Basics Review, then get in touch with us! Funded by Herts Police and Crime Commissioner in...

Why business owners should care about cyber security

You saw the opportunity. You started your own business using technology as an enabler. You grew your company from a vague idea into a thriving enterprise. You know that cyber security is important, but you have more pressing demands on your time such as growing the...