Security Awareness Training is an essential component of any organisation’s information security. Even though it is mandated by frameworks such as PCI-DSS or ISO 27001, Security Awareness Training should be more than just a compliance exercise. A good security awareness training programme will drive changes in behaviour amongst staff, suppliers and customers that will improveRead more
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The number of cyber attacks in the UK is continuing to rise and small businesses are continuing to bore the brunt of these attacks. In fact, it is estimated that small businesses in the UK are targeted by 65,000 cyber attacks per day. Thankfully, the majority of these attacks are unsuccessful. However, a worrying numberRead more
Since early May, the city of Baltimore has struggled to recover IT systems following a ransomware attack that has left many departments unable to function or even send and receive emails. Citizens have been unable to complete house sales, pay their water bills or receive health alerts. The RobbinHood malware that has attacked the city’sRead more
Peebles Media Group is suing a former employee who fell victim to a CEO Fraud email which cost her employer almost £200,000. CEO Fraud is a common type of cyber-crime which targets businesses. Because the CEO or Managing Director of a firm is easy to identify – often being listed on the company website orRead more
We are pleased to announce that SecureTeam are now an accredited Certification Body under the UK government’s Cyber Essentials scheme. The Cyber Essentials scheme was set up in 2014 as a security initiative led by the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre. The scheme provides businesses and organisations of all sizes to show their commitmentRead more
