With the holiday season just around the corner, businesses across Northern Ireland are no doubt preparing for some well-deserved down time. However, what is commonly known as the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most vulnerable. Recent research by UK-based cyber security firm Darktrace has revealed that cyber crime is at…
Today marks Safer Internet Day, 24 hours dedicated to keeping ourselves from harm while online. It’s incredibly important for all of us as individuals, particularly those more vulnerable than others – but there’s also good reason for businesses to be on their guard as well. We are only weeks into 2023 but already there have…
Many businesses will be aware of the financial cost of a cybersecurity breach – according to the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) the combined cost of cyberattacks throughout the UK is as high as £34 billion. Attacks are also becoming more frequent, with organisations reporting a significant increase in breaches over the last…
Passwords represent the foundation of account and device security and are vital to keeping both personal and business data safe and secure. However, there are a few key factors to consider when setting device and account passwords that can significantly enhance security. Here’s our 10 top tips for better password security: 1. Longer=Better Most sites…
With an estimated 80 per cent of all cybersecurity breaches being caused by people – there’s never been a better time to ensure your employees are cybersecurity aware. Here, we outline our top tips for businesses about how best to educate and engage employees about the importance of cyber-safety. Make cybersecurity clear The first step…
By David Armstrong, CEO, b4b Group Data breaches are on the rise, and with recent statistics revealing that over 80 per cent of all breaches are caused by people, increased levels of employee frustration have been cited as a potential cause. In an age of hybrid and remote working, many businesses have taken steps to…
Cybercrime is on the rise, with recent figures indicating that UK local authorities have paid out £10 million over the past five years alone due to cyber-attacks. This is of obvious concern and begs the question, what has led to this increase in attacks and how can organisations and businesses protect themselves? It is probably…
Digital transformation has become a top priority for many businesses as it presents numerous opportunities for greater organisational efficiency. However, with digital technology developing rapidly, many companies may find themselves unsure of where to start. Here we highlight how businesses can implement digital technologies in order to improve processes and efficiency to evolve and meet…
Recent government statistics have revealed that cyber-attacks are on the rise, and with the average cost of an attack being estimated at nearly £20,000 a cybersecurity breach is an obvious real threat to businesses. Here we highlight the most common cyber-attacks to look out for as well as the measures that can help keep your…
With the cost of cyber-attack to businesses estimated to be as much as £19,400, it is clear that cybersecurity is an issue that businesses would be foolish to ignore. The recent Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) showed that cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent, with organisations reporting…