The UK government has identified supply chain security as being a key risk to the UK economy. As reported by the National Cyber Security Centre, cyber-attacks launched on businesses via their suppliers have significantly increased, but very few businesses still review the cyber security of their suppliers. Why are supply chain attacks growing: Large [...]
If you didn’t attend our recent mobile phone security webinar, you may wonder what all the fuss is about – surely mobile phones are protected against cyber threats you ask. Unfortunately you have to remember that your mobile phone or tablet is just another computer and, as such, is still as vulnerable to cyber threats [...]
In this first blog of our series on email cyber threats to law firms, we look at how an email can damage your law firm and why it is still a big threat. A single email can destroy your firm’s reputation – and not an email you accidentally send to the wrong client. We are [...]
Nurturing a culture of cyber awareness in your company doesn’t have to cost a fortune and doesn’t require massive amounts of time - but could save your entire business. Over 95% of all data breaches are due to human error. By some estimates, 97% of users can’t recognize even a crude phishing email when [...]
Energy firms should have implemented these 4 cyber security measures – if you haven’t your business is at greater risk of a cyber attack. Companies producing, storing and transmitting energy are critical elements of the UK's national infrastructure. Unfortunately this means they have become significant targets for cyber attacks by both cyber criminal organisations [...]
We explain why using multifactor authentication alone may not stop a cyber attack - it's still a vital tool to use but there are other cybersecurity measures you should consider too ... Over the last few years, cyber security advisors - including Pro Drive - have been insisting businesses and individuals use multifactor authentication [...]
We look at why a bad password can ruin your day - and how a password manager can help you. Read the blog/watch the video - and don't just do nothing about it; we're all guilty of sticking our heads in the sand at times over cyber security but cyber criminals target just such [...]
Passwords are an everyday fact of being online but they’re a pain aren’t they? Did you know Pro Drive offers a LastPass password manager service to help businesses keep their data secure? Everyone is online these days and businesses use numerous different apps in their daily operations, most of which need passwords. There is a [...]
Due to the conflict in Ukraine the government, the ICO and UK cyber experts generally are all urging SMEs to act against increased cybersecurity threats. The situation in Ukraine poses an increased risk of cyber attacks to businesses and exacerbates the rise in cybercrime seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, partly due to cyber criminals exploiting [...]
Your business might need a Vulnerability Assessment, starting with a scan, for several reasons. Here, we explain what it is and why it needs to be managed. Watch our video to learn all about Vulnerability Assessment and/or read on below! Why would my business need a Vulnerability Assessment? You are certified to [...]
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