Password security is 8 times stronger in micro businesses than large firms
More employees bring more passwords and unsanctioned apps, as well “dangerous” password behaviours more»
Cyber security
Why aren’t micro businesses protecting themselves against cyber threats?
Not taking cybersecurity seriously could lead to the loss of assets, reputation, sales and customers – any, or all, of which could push a company over the brink into bankruptcy. more»
Business owners send cyber security message to negligent suppliers
Only 3% of business owners would take no action if supplier negligence resulted in a cyber attack, new research has found. more»
3 cyber security lessons business owners can take from the Ticketmaster hack
Ticketmaster is the latest big brand to come under fire following a data breach that has led to the loss of 40,000 customer details. more»
FSB policy director: Micro business owners hold exactly the kind of data cyber criminals want
Challenging the perception that cyber criminals are more concerned with large firms than smaller enterprises, Martin McTague, policy director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), offers micro company owners a wake up call with some crucial cyber security action points. more»
Small businesses need to address the “perception gap” between how they view cyber crime and the real-world threat
Many SMEs are downplaying the importance of the threat of cyber crime, despite the fact that the average cost of a single breach can reach £1,570. more»
What is CEO fraud and how can I identify it?
Business Advice unpicks one of the growing threats to small companies, asking what is CEO fraud, before consulting two experts on the typical tactics employed by scammers and how owners can protect their firm. more»
Government outlines final guidance ahead of new data protection laws
With new data protection laws just four months away, the government has handed final guidelines to business owners unsure of their responsibilities. more»
Online fraud now most prevalent type of crime in England and Wales
There were at least two million instances of online fraud in England Wales in 2016, making it the most widespread form of crime, according to a parliamentary report. more»
Are your employees maliciously leaking data to rival companies?
Whilst most business owners are now well aware of the importance of security, many are unaware that one of the biggest threats comes from their own employees. A surprising number are intentionally leaking company information. more»
