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SECRC set to mark Cyber Security Awareness Month this October
In October, the SECRC is set to mark Cyber Security Awareness Month which marks the 10-year anniversary of this major campaign.
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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Over 1,000 regional businesses now fending off cyber-attacks with police-led cyber resilience centre
The SECRC is supporting 1000 small businesses, helping them to actively protect themselves against the rising threat of cyber-attacks.
Aug 23, 20223 min read
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NCSC release new email security tool designed to help organisations check their defences
New tool designed to help organisations check their email security is up to scratch has been launched to help keep out cyber attackers
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Is free public Wi-Fi really free?
Using public Wi-Fi presents a wide range of cyber security risks to those that use it. Follow these steps to use it securely.
May 18, 20223 min read
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Founder of Cybility Consulting joins SECRC Advisory Group
We are delighted to announce Michala Liavaag as the newest member of the centre’s Advisory Group.
May 10, 20222 min read
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Recent survey finds 31% of businesses and 26% of charities falling foul to cyber-attacks weekly
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released its annual Cyber Security Breaches Survey.
Apr 20, 20222 min read
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UK Finance warns SMEs of increased risk of targeted scams
The
@TakeFive
to Stop Fraud #BusinessCostOfFraud campaign urges businesses to to be alert for scams targeting their companies.
Jan 12, 20225 min read
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Cyber Essentials – What are the changes to the technical control requirements?
On January 24th 2022, some of the Cyber Essentials technical control requirements will change in line with recommended security updates.
Jan 7, 20223 min read
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Log4J vulnerability - What your business needs to know
Log4j is used worldwide across software applications and online services, and the vulnerability requires very little expertise to exploit.
Dec 22, 20213 min read
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New plans to boost cyber security of UK's digital supply chains
IT service providers could be required to follow new cyber security rules such as the NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework.
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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Don't rock the boat with poor cyber security
The maritime industry accounts for the movement of 90% of world trade, making it very attractive for cyber criminals.
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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Over 5 million suspicious emails reported to the NCSC in the last 12 months
On the 18th November, the National Cyber Security Centre published their annual Review for 2021.
Nov 19, 20212 min read
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Testimonial: A trusted partner referral in action
Trusted Partners are official providers of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Certification to our local businesses and charities.
Oct 8, 20212 min read
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Action Fraud reveals over 2,500 cyber crimes reported in May 2021
Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 2,501 reports of cyber dependent were made.
Jul 29, 20212 min read
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The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East needs you!
In the coming weeks, we are going to be launching our very own podcast, Cyber Inside Out.
May 19, 20212 min read
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Bad password habits + remote working = cyber risks for your business
A new YouGov survey has revealed that only 74% of employees use different passwords for different accounts.
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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Another education establishment hit by cyber attack
A cyber-attack on a university has taken out all of its IT systems. The University of Hertfordshire suffered a cyber attack on Wednesday...
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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