Cyber Essentials: Protecting your business against cyber attacks

If you’re a small business you may think that cyber security isn’t something you need to think about, or its too complicated and expensive. But did you know there is a Government-backed scheme designed specifically to help small businesses to improve their IT security?

In2secure has extensive knowledge of how current cyber threats can affect businesses. The seminar is an opportunity for people to understand the impact of cyber attacks and how to protect your business from cyber attacks using the five Cyber Essentials controls. There is no need to complete Cyber Essentials certification but putting the controls in place will protect businesses from the majority of common cyber-attacks. The seminar will also cover some free online tools you can use to help you improve your IT security and provide useful training to your staff.

IT Security Tips

• Create a strong and memorable password, for example by combining three random words.

• Install the latest software and app updates.

• Turn on two-step verification (2SV)/ Multi-factor authentication (MFA).

• Only use official app stores (like Google Play or the Apple App Store), which provide protection from viruses.

• Always lock your device when you're not using it. Use a PIN, password, or fingerprint/face id.

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