Hands up if you’ve ever suffered through workplace training that feels like it was designed for somebody else. I’m willing to bet there’s more than a few of you out there. Traditional training approaches for topics such as cybersecurity tend to be of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ variety, with little to no consideration towards the requirements of […]
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How to boost employee engagement in your security awareness programme
While it’s true that businesses are more aware than ever that they need to train their teams on cybersecurity awareness, getting teams on board with the idea is often where the challenges begin. Quite simply, many employees are not motivated to do mandatory compliance training. Completing standard training courses on topics that are traditionally considered […]
What are the key cybersecurity threats in the retail sector?
It goes without saying but, if your business is targeted with a cyberattack, it could cause catastrophic damage. A glance at the morning news will tell you as much. There are severe consequences for those who fall victim, from financial losses, disruption in productivity, and reputational damage to investigations from regulators. Unfortunately, cyberattacks have become […]
Why positive reinforcement is the key to reducing your risk of breach
When it comes to data breaches, the fact of the matter is that it’s a matter of ‘when’, not ‘if’ it happens to your organisation. According to Hiscox, every 19 seconds a business in the UK is hacked, highlighting the seriousness of the threat posed by breaches. Whilst there are steps you can take to […]
Is your company’s security being jeopardised by high personnel turnover?
It goes without saying, but there are many reasons why companies should try to avoid a high turnover of staff. From the costs of recruiting and training new staff, to replacing leavers and the disruption caused by loss of expertise: the issues caused by high staff turnover are numerous. Nevertheless, some industries and job types […]
How to keep your personal information safe when ordering online
It has never been easier to shop online, with websites like Amazon, Argos and eBay promising same or next day delivery and auto-fill technology, putting an end to laborious typing-out of your card details. However, it’s a convenience that comes with risk, because whenever your card details are used online, you could potentially be handing […]
2021’s biggest breaches (and what they can teach you)
We’re officially made it to 2022, and although the New Year brings plenty of promise, there’s always value in looking back to see what we can learn from the previous twelve months. 2021 was, of course, a challenging year for many individuals and organisations for a number of reasons. Compounding those difficulties, though, data breaches […]
Melanie Oldham awarded OBE in New Years honours list
For her outstanding contributions to cybersecurity under the YCSC (Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster), CEO of Bob’s Business, Melanie Oldham has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 2022 New Year’s Honours List. The award recognises Melanie’s service in helping develop cybersecurity awareness across Yorkshire and the rest of the United Kingdom. Melanie’s work in cybersecurity […]
Is human error harming your business?
Let’s cut to the chase, if you’re wondering whether human error is harming your business, then the answer to this question is almost definitely yes. We’re all human, and so we understand that mistakes can never truly be eliminated, but the fact remains that those small errors can be a major risk for businesses, as […]
What is your digital footprint and how can you minimise it?
In today’s day and age, it’s virtually impossible to use the internet without leaving footprints in the (digital) sand. Whether it’s the public playlist we make on Spotify, the office selfies we take at our Christmas parties or the information we let slip on our social media profiles, we run up a large digital footprint […]