Have your employees already suffered a data breach? It might be simpler than you think When executives hear the words “data breach”, they often imagine hooded hackers, blinking servers and a dramatic cyber-attack straight out of a thriller. Sometimes that does happen. The UK armed forces learned this in 2024 when a major UK armed […]
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Why GDPR compliance is becoming a competitive advantage for your small business For many business owners, GDPR started as a legal obligation. Today, it is becoming something much more powerful, a competitive advantage. Businesses that manage personal data responsibly are more trusted, more organised, and more attractive to customers and partners. In a data-driven economy,
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Are weak data practices putting your business at risk? In today’s digital economy, data is one of the most valuable assets for businesses. Whether you’re a small start-up or a growing enterprise, the way you manage information directly affects your growth, reputation, and long-term success. Unfortunately, many companies underestimate the risks of weak data practices.
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The real meaning of Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience is the unseen strategy that keeps you in business Cyber Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from an attack; it’s about ensuring your business never skips a beat in the face of disruption. In an era where cyber threats are not a matter of if, but when,
Let’s cut the fluff. We’re halfway through the year, and if you’re still thinking GDPR training is a “nice-to-have,” you’re not just behind, you’re being reckless. Running a business without training your team on GDPR isn’t just risky. It’s arrogant. You wouldn’t hand your company credit card to someone who doesn’t know your budget. So
In 2025, compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) remains a top priority for small businesses aiming to protect their customers’ data and avoid costly fines. Navigating GDPR requirements might seem overwhelming, but staying compliant with the right strategies and tools can be simpler than you think. Why GDPR Compliance Matters GDPR compliance is
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Not everyone has lost money during the pandemic. On July 16, 2020, social media platform Twitter was hacked through an intricate social engineering scheme. The ill-fated security breach resulted in the cyber-terrorists getting away with $120,000 in bitcoin. How Did This Happen? The culprits utilised a system called spear phishing. Spear phishing is the use
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Monday marks the two-year anniversary of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Strict regulations were introduced on May 25th 2008 on how organisations should handle customer data. Why then, even after two whole years of GDPR compliance, do organisations collect and store more customer data than they need? A recent Netwrix survey found that 61
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Outsourcing firm Serco – who are training staff to trace cases of Covid-19 for the UK government – has apologised after accidentally sharing the email addresses of almost 300 contact tracers. The error was made when it emailed new trainees to tell them about training. The company has so far recruited 21,000 staff, some of
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Low-cost airline EasyJet has admitted that a “highly sophisticated cyber-attack” has affected approximately nine million customers. Email addresses and itineraries were stolen and that 2,208 customers had also had their credit card details “accessed”. It is thought the attackers had access to the data of customers who booked flights from 17 October to 4 March
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