No matter the scale of your organisation, compliance training is necessary to safeguard you and your organisation from legal issues further down the line. You may have heard other organisations talk about it and even know that your company needs it, but you might need help understanding why. Join us as we share precisely what […]
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This month in data breaches: November edition
The season of good cheer is upon us, but not for every company. Even as many businesses start to wind down and Christmas parties get into full swing, careless errors can still cost your company thousands. Throughout November, social media platforms and public services suffered significantly from these data breaches. Curious? Read on to see […]
5 cybersecurity trends every CISO must prepare for in 2023
Recent years have seen the conversation about cybersecurity move from the IT department to the board room. Cybersecurity is now a top priority at every organisational level, with the number of attacks and potential penalties, both regulatory and in terms of loss of customer trust, increasing. The potential surface area for an attack has grown […]
Why organisations need to prepare for the Metaverse’s security risks
You might have heard a little bit about the Metaverse. Whether that’s Facebook’s $15 billion spent on the project so far, the giddy sounds of advertisers or users’ apparent limited enthusiasm to date, it’s almost certain you’ve heard something about the project by now. But what is the metaverse, actually? In essence, Facebook argues that […]
How to spot a phishing email
Have you ever received an email that didn’t feel right? Like a receipt for an online order you didn’t place or a poorly worded email saying you’ve got money back from an annual tax return? Don’t be fooled by their quirkiness; these are phishing emails, and they are a genuine concern, particularly those unaware of […]
National Tree Week at Bob’s Business
It’s National Tree Week from November 27 to December 5 in the UK, and at Bob’s Business, we wanted to do something special that helps reduce cyber risk and protect the environment 🌳. That’s why for the entirety of November we’re going to be planting trees across the 🌍, in association with our ecology partner […]
How to stay safe online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner and Christmas rapidly approaching, there’s no doubt it’s the season for lighter wallets. But whilst riding the sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday can land you a fantastic deal, they’re also a beacon that attracts scam artists, fraudsters, and crooks. This is more prevalent […]
This month in data breaches: October edition
When you think of October, you might picture pumpkins, sweets and scary movies. However, for many organisations this month, October has been frightening for all the wrong reasons. Last year, Q4 saw a rise in the number of attacks increased by 7.2 per cent against the previous quarter, which was caused by a rise in […]
How to manage risk in your organisation
Risks exist everywhere, and we face them every day. Whether taking on a new client, moving into a new office building or just crossing the road, risk must be managed appropriately to minimise potential issues and maximise gain. In an ideal world, we’d make decisions with all facts available. However, life doesn’t often hand us […]
The cost of living crisis: scams to watch out for
Almost every aspect of daily life has been impacted by the recent cost-of-living crisis, from gas prices to our weekly food shops. However, as the cost-of-living issue takes root, millions more people have been targeted by scammers, according to new data from Citizens Advice. That’s an increase of 14% from last year, and more than […]