A Cyber Security ‘incident’ is when an attack doesn’t result in a breach to the business i.e. is successfully repelled & the company’s data isn’t compromised.
A Cyber Security ‘attack’ is when the businesses firewall has been breached and they have been impacted by it i.e. they have lost access or confidential data has been leaked etc.
A Cyber Security ‘threat’ is when there is a possibility of a malicious attempt to damage or disrupt a computer network or system.

1. Install a reputable antivirus and malware software
2. Protect computer with robust firewalls and secure routers
3. Update all software regularly
4. Set strong passwords
5. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
6. Employ Device Encryption
7. Back up regularly
8. Keep your hard drive clean
9. Secure your router

A firewall sits between a computer (or local network) and another network (such as the Internet), controlling the incoming and outgoing network traffic. Without a firewall, anything goes. With a firewall, the firewall’s rules determine which traffic is allowed through and which is not.
A company can still be breached either internally or externally despite having a firewall in place. This means that your firewall needs to be continuously checked and regulated by an external party to determine if your network can be penetrated.
To ensure your company is secure you must not just rely on a single form of security to protect your business from a potential cyber-attack.

Almost 60% of businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and with so many vulnerabilities online, companies are investing heavily in cyber security and training employees, particularly regarding online scams and ransomware attacks.
The 2019 Official Annual Cybercrime Report (ACR) predicts that businesses will fall for ransomware attacks every 14 seconds.
So, we think the real question is, why would any business not need a cyber security strategy?

• Malware/Ransomware.
• DDoS (distributed denial of service).
• Drive-by.
• Zero-day.
• MITM (man in the middle) attacks.
• Phishing campaigns.
• Virus infections.

Malware is intrusive software that is designed to damage and destroy computers and computer systems. Its full name is malicious software & can be used in several different types of cyberattack, including phishing campaigns and ransomware & crypto mining attacks.
Ransomware is a form of malware, specifically designed to hold something to ransom. This may be sensitive data, or it may be access to a device or account e.g. a ransomware attacker may block access to an account on your computer, or it may block access to your computer entirely.

Small businesses are collectively subject to almost 10,000 cyber-attacks a day, according to new findings from the UK’s largest business group. Due to the high cost associated with a breach, 60% of these organisations go out of business within 6 months.
Without any kind of cyber security plan in place, small businesses risk their privacy, client trust, financial integrity, employee integrity, data integrity and the longevity of the business.

Network security: The process of protecting the network from unwanted users, attacks and intrusions.

Application security: Apps require constant updates and testing to ensure these programs are secure from attacks.

Endpoint security: Remote access is a necessary part of business but can also be a weak point for data. Endpoint security is the process of protecting remote access to a company’s network.

Data security: Inside of networks and applications is data. Protecting company and customer information is a separate layer of security.

Identity management: Essentially, this is a process of understanding the access every individual has in an organisation.

Database and infrastructure security: Everything in a network involves databases and physical equipment. Protecting these devices is equally important.

Cloud security: Many files are in digital environments or “the cloud”. Protecting data in a 100% online environment presents a large number of challenges.

Mobile security: Cell phones and tablets involve virtually every type of security challenge in and of themselves.