The latest figures show fewer firms falling victim to cyber attacks, but SMEs are still less proactive than they should be, says the National Cyber Security Centre's Sarah Lyons.
03 Apr 2019, 4 min read
Despite the perception in media stories, it’s not just large global companies that are at risk of a cyber security breach. In fact, the government’s latest Cyber Security Breaches survey revealed that 31% of micro/small businesses identified one breach or attack in the last 12 months.
While staying secure might feel a daunting challenge, it no longer needs to be. The NCSC’s Small Business Guide can provide you with advice that is simple and low cost, allowing you to protect yourselves against the majority of cyber threats.
The Small Business Guide includes five #LifeUpdates your business can do quickly and easily to reduce the risk of a successful cyber attack:
- Always install the latest software and app updates on all of your devices as soon as possible. New research from Cyber Aware and Anglia Ruskin University has revealed that 47% of UK adults surveyed delay installing updates, so it’s likely that a few people from across your busi
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