We’re lucky enough to speak to hundreds of organisations every single month, and often hear the same question asked: ‘Is small business cybersecurity training worth it?’ Whilst cybersecurity attacks might seem like a big business problem, the reality for small organisations is stark. 19 seconds from now a small business in the UK will be […]
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Identity Theft: What is It and What Can You Do to Stop It?
When we think of theft, we tend to think of our belongings like wallets, purses, smartphones, tablets and laptops. But there’s nothing more precious that can be stolen than your identity. It can’t be snatched out of a bag or swiped from a table whilst we aren’t looking, but careless behaviour can result in your […]
What Were the Most Common Passwords in 2020?
Feel like you have more passwords than you’ve had hot dinners? You’re not alone. With studies showing that the average person has 100 passwords, we’re all managing an ever-growing arsenal of passwords. Choosing the perfect password, however, can feel like an arduous task, and often leads us into creating the; quickest, easiest, most memorable passwords […]
Don’t Get Phished This Christmas: Everything You Need to Know
From overstuffed turkeys to overstuffed family members, there’s a lot to love about the Christmas period. Although this year might look a little different to previous years, the optimism, care and thoughtfulness that we pour into the season will mean that it’s just as joyful as ever. That is, provided you don’t fall into the […]
Become Cyber Aware With These Top Tips
The National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Aware campaign is in full swing, and at Bob’s Business, we couldn’t be more supportive of their efforts to help individuals and organisations make basic cyber security practices a part of their everyday lives. With so many of us living our personal, private and professional lives online, the risks […]
Cyber resilience: everything you need to know
Let’s face it, we can all get a little lost when it comes to cyber security jargon. So much so, in fact, that we published our own cyber security jargon buster last year! There was one topic that we left out of that blog though – cyber resilience. For organisations of all sizes, it’s a […]
Why Now Isn’t the Time to Hit Pause on Training
COVID-19 has prompted a global financial slowdown, one which has caught plenty of organisations out. Although hopes of a v-shaped recession abound there’s no denying that, at present, we’re very much on the downswing, rather than the up. It’s prompted a time of self-reflection and belt-tightening for organisations across the globe. Accordingly, many organisations are […]
Report Finds Coronavirus Impact on Cyber Security
To suggest that the Coronavirus, COVID-19, has had an impact on our day to day lives would be something of an understatement. It barely needs repeating, but the global impact of Coronavirus has been staggering, with its impact being felt in virtually every aspect of life. Case in point? The Coronavirus’ measurable impact on the […]
Three Business Continuity Calamities
Having a business with no continuity plan is a bit like having a ship with no lifeboats. While we all like to imagine our lives and organisations will always run smoothly, unexpected events can change everything in an instant. When such events strike, you either have a plan or you don’t. This is what business […]
Health & Safety: What You Need to Know
According to the latest Health & Safety Executive (HSE) statistics, over 28.2 million working days were lost in 2019 as a result of work-related ill health and non-fatal injuries. Even if we drastically undervalue each working day at 1 penny, this equates to £282,000 in lost revenue. Health & safety is in everyone’s remit. While […]