Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a new cyber security strategy for the UK, pledging to invest £1.9bn over five years to strengthen the country’s digital defences. more»

Whilst most businesses are now well aware of the importance of security, many are unaware that one of the biggest threats comes from their own employees. more»

The average small business is targeted by a scam three times a year, with a total of £260m worth of fraudulent activity going unreported every 12 months, according to new research. more»

The Privacy Shield, which was announced by the European Commission on 29 February 2016, provided a revised mechanism to legitimately transfer EU citizens’ personal data to the US. Whilst we wait to see whether it will be formally adopted, small businesses that transfer data to the US should be prepared for its arrival. more»

The Information Commissioner’s Office – the body responsible for enforcing the Data Protection Act – has issued a statement calling for more serious punishments for cyber criminals. more»

New EU data protetction legislation could see small businesses losing out unless efforts are made to properly understand the impact of the new laws. more»

Scottish small businesses have been warned they risk being banned from bidding for work due to their lack of cyber security to protect clients' confidential data. more»

All businesses know things can go awry unexpectedly, but unprecedented, unpredictable events can be particularly hard to swallow – and challenging to prepare for. NatWest explains what you can do as a sole trader to protect your firm as much as possible. more»

King of Servers' MD Albie Attias explains why blaming failure to prioritise backups on budget isn't such a valid excuse with the options on offer for small firms today. more»