While the impacts of a cyberattack will be felt differently by small and large businesses, the damage caused by a breach can create a significant dent in a business’s bottom line, no matter its size. Тhe average security breach on a small business will cost about US$75,000. The amount includes the costs of downtime, lost […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected businesses worldwide, leading many to adopt remote mass working almost overnight. While some organizations were well-prepared for this shift, many had only experienced a small percentage of their staff work remotely at any time before. Recent Leesman research of over 700,000 employees worldwide found that 52 percent have little to […]
From a business viewpoint, the global coronavirus pandemic has left many scrambling to find a way to ensure business continuity in a time of unparalleled uncertainty. We know the government has encouraged home working, but due to the swiftness in which everything changed due to the widespread lockdown, cybersecurity may have been forgotten or even […]
Review your policies and procedures There are numerous HR policies that your business can implement to ensure a smooth and secure home working. While you are not under strict legal requirements to implement these, it is best practice and can help you streamline your processes. Working from the home policy can set out your staff’s […]
As the world remains in lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the National Crime Agencies have identified a surge in ‘coronavirus-themed’ malicious apps, websites, phishing emails and messages that seek to steal confidential or sensitive information. While much of the malicious cyber-activity that has been identified is targeted at vulnerable individuals and organizations involved in the […]