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Don’t let the move to cloud-based accountancy software make you complacent about your cyber security

Don’t let the move to cloud-based accountancy software make you complacent about your cyber security

Bruce Penson2023-11-10T15:44:55+00:00November 10th, 2023|Accountants, Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Security and Threats|

Accountants have accelerated their transition from paper-based to digital-based systems, particularly embracing modern cloud-based bookkeeping and practice management software. However, accountants remain highly appealing targets for cybercriminals: Many SME firms lack the resources to review their systems and adequately train their staff to reduce cyber risks. Accountants often handle transactions involving substantial sums of [...]

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Why cyber insurance is a must have and not a nice to have

Why cyber insurance is a must have and not a nice to have

Bruce Penson2023-11-10T14:49:45+00:00November 10th, 2023|Cyber Security, GDPR|

With a recent UK government study showing nearly a third of respondents had suffered a cyber attack in the previous 12 months, it is clear that any responsible board should accept that it is not if, but when, they are affected by one – and to start planning accordingly. [...]

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Information Commissioners Office issues reprimand to Durham based law firm

Information Commissioners Office issues reprimand to Durham based law firm

Bruce Penson2023-11-03T19:46:59+00:00November 3rd, 2023|Cyber Security, GDPR, Law|

In a clear demonstration of its intent to take action against data breaches resulting from poor cybersecurity practices, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which regulates and enforces the UK's data protection laws, recently issued a reprimand notice to Durham-based law firm Swinburne Snowball & Jackson (SSJ). The notice was issued as a result of [...]

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How to create a questionnaire to audit your suppliers’ cyber security in 15 minutes

How to create a questionnaire to audit your suppliers’ cyber security in 15 minutes

Bruce Penson2023-09-28T17:38:34+01:00September 28th, 2023|Accountants, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

We recently wrote about the increase in ‘supply chain cyber attacks’ and how the UK and EU governments are terrified about their impact on the economy. If you are a professional services firm, you may be the target of a ‘supply chain attack’ with cyber criminals looking to use data you hold to run [...]

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How do I choose a secure smartphone for my business?

How do I choose a secure smartphone for my business?

Bruce Penson2023-09-08T11:58:49+01:00September 8th, 2023|Compliance, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security|

Choosing a mobile phones can be quite a personal decision – even when it comes to it being for business use. In fact many smartphones being used for business purposes are in fact owned by staff and not the company. Most staff do not wish to carry a personal and business phone and businesses [...]

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I’ve got a security questionnaire from my client – what next?

I’ve got a security questionnaire from my client – what next?

Bruce Penson2023-08-25T15:38:51+01:00August 25th, 2023|Accountants, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

We recently wrote about the increase in ‘supply chain cyber attacks’ and how the UK and EU governments are terrified about their impact on the economy. This has been on the radar of larger businesses for some time, but now many firms in the SME sector are waking up to the potential threats from [...]

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The government is terrified about ‘supply chain’ cyber-attacks. And you should be too.

The government is terrified about ‘supply chain’ cyber-attacks. And you should be too.

Bruce Penson2023-08-25T15:37:34+01:00August 15th, 2023|Accountants, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Security, Security and Threats, Tips and Advice|

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 [...]

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5 steps to stop an email attack destroying your law firm’s reputation

5 steps to stop an email attack destroying your law firm’s reputation

hypedmarketing2023-05-09T14:33:21+01:00May 9th, 2023|Cyber Security, Law, Tips and Advice|

In our previous blog post, we discussed the impact that email cyber security threats can have on law firms and how they continue to be a significant risk. In this follow-up post, we will explore what you can do to prevent an email attack from damaging your business' reputation. The Legal sector depends heavily [...]

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Cyber security rules don’t apply to me!

Cyber security rules don’t apply to me!

hypedmarketing2023-05-11T09:41:09+01:00May 3rd, 2023|Cyber Security|

There is currently a lot of talk in the media about people following or not following rules they have set. And an underlying feeling amongst some that those in a privileged position appear to believe that rules for the wider population do not apply to them. It’s not my intention to make any [...]

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Free Webinar: Mobile phone security – your business’ welfare is in your hands

Free Webinar: Mobile phone security – your business’ welfare is in your hands

hypedmarketing2023-05-17T12:28:59+01:00April 24th, 2023|Cyber Security, Live Webinars|

Mobile phones are a massive treasure trove for cyber criminals who steal them or infiltrate them via an online cyber security attack. They have the technology and networks to unlock them, access your accounts and apps and profit from your loss. We all know that it’s costly to replace your phone (and very [...]

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