It’s fair to say that running a business with a website used to be a simpler prospect than it is today. UK data protection law now requires you to publish a privacy policy on your website that explains to website visitors how you use their data. Larger businesses will have legal experts who will write […]
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GDPR for small businesses: The ultimate guide
As web technology has evolved, we’ve enjoyed the many benefits of a fully connected world. However, we can’t deny that there have been negatives, many of which relate to the ways our data is handled. One of the main concerns of using digital tools and websites is data protection, with countless of our most commonly […]
How to stay safe online
The internet has become a foundational element of our daily lives. From work lives which increasingly demand constant internet access to leisure time which leans on streaming, browsing and gaming, living online is more common than ever. However, it’s not without risk. A report by CNBC revealed that hackers targeted small businesses 43% of the […]
The essential guide to securing your premises
As a business owner, protecting your assets is one of your top priorities. After you have spent years developing your business, just one preventable incident could cause huge problems. Therefore, it is important to have comprehensive security measures in place, for both physical and digital security. In this guide, we’ll cover the essential security measures […]
What you need to know about diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Diversity and inclusion are vital in all areas of life and in the workplace they are crucial for a diverse set of people to work together cohesively. Having good quality diversity and inclusion policies in place, as well as providing comprehensive training on these topics can help workplaces to improve their diversity and inclusion. What […]
The good, the bad and the ugly of cybersecurity statistics (2021 edition)
At Bob’s Business, we’re at the very forefront of organisational cybersecurity training and simulated phishing training. Making training entertaining, engaging and effective is what we do. In order to make training truly effective, however, we need to understand the cybersecurity habits, behaviours and assumptions that underpin behaviours across organisations. It’s why we created the Human […]
Why every organisation should be ISO 27001 certified
How can you give partner organisations and customers greater confidence in the way they interact with your business, and assure the reliability, security, and integrity of your systems and information? The answer: ISO 27001 certification. ISO 27001 certification is an important standard for most organisations with an ISMS (Information Security Management System), but what is […]
Your GDPR jargon buster
Let’s face it, GDPR legislation isn’t an easy read. Scrap that – it’s a slog. It’s so vast, in fact, that you can spend hours reading it and not understand very much at all. The good news, however, is that it gets significantly easier once you understand what the jargon means and how it all […]
What you need to know about anti-bribery training
When you think of bribery, you might think of bent coppers (thanks, Line of Duty). Or, you might imagine shady political deals and cash-lined handshakes. The reality for the vast majority of businesses and organisations, however, is much more prosaic – though no less insidious. Bribery is, in fact, extremely commonplace. Why? Simply because many […]
These Two Elements Create Devastatingly Effective Phishing Emails
Phishing emails remain one of the biggest threats facing both individuals and organisations online. According to analysis from Verizon, 90% of all cyber security incidents and breaches in 2017 included a phishing element, and 76% of organisations experienced a phishing attack. Of course, not all phishing emails are created equal, ranging from broad attacks around […]