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We’re not sure if we’re secure or not. Is there an independent survey available?
It’s the famous phrase – you don’t know what you don’t know! Quite often you’re unaware of security gaps or backups that are failing. Verifying and assessing your security set-up is a great idea. It can provide reassurance that everything is working as you’d expect, or you establish what can be done better. We provide…
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What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment. A list of questions about the business IT security set-up. You’ll need to know things such as firewall rules, who has admin access, Cloud applications and if software and devices are up to date. Cyber Essentials Plus requires an IASME certified body to conduct a more in-depth audit and verify…
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How much does Cyber Essentials cost?
The cost of the accreditation depends on how large your business is. https://iasme.co.uk/cyber-blog/price-change-and-updates-to-cyber-essentials/ For businesses with 10-49 employees it costs £400+VAT. For organisations with 50-249 team members it costs £450+VAT. This cost does not include remedial work.
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Why is cyber security important?
The security of your organisation’s files and data is paramount to your ongoing success. Your systems could be breached by malicious hackers, bringing your whole business to a standstill. You could have patented or proprietary data stolen and copied. You could put the personal and financial details of staff and customers at risk. You could…
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Can you recommend some good cyber security courses or training?
In today’s digital world, educating your employees on cyber security is essential. With cyber criminals finding new ways to scam and hack into networks every day, it’s important to be aware of trends and the latest methods being used. Regular security awareness training, alongside managed phishing assessments will provide you with knowledge to empower your…
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What are the main 4 types of vulnerability in cyber security?
There are many kinds of cyber attack but these are some of the most common. Password attacks are one way for hackers or thieves to access your data and files. Malware attacks are when your network is breached and your files are damaged or stolen using worms, viruses, file infectors, spyware, trojans or ransomware. Phishing…
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What is cyber security?
Cyber security is how organisations reduce the risk of cyber attack. It’s how we protect, for example, our laptops, tablets, computers and the services we use from theft or damage. It also covers how we protect our data and files from being accessed by unauthorised – and sometimes malicious – people or groups.
