Business continuity planning (BCP) is the process of creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats to a company. In its widest senses, any event that could negatively impact operations is included in the plan, such as supply chain interruption, loss of or damage to critical infrastructure. This assessment is focused on…
Backing up your data is critical for any business. Would your business be able to continue running if it suffered a loss of data? Downtime and data loss can have a substantial cost to your business both financially and to your reputation, highlighting the importance of your business being prepared for such catastrophe. It is…
A recent study shows that businesses that run older versions of operating systems and web browsers are more likely to fall victim to data breaches than those who update their software regularly. BitSight, a security ratings company, found that 2,000 firms out of 35,000 from over 20 different industries were running on operating systems that…
Securing your employees within a business and keeping them safe is important, but you can also improve their trust at the same time by following these simple tips: – Get the appropriate technology to begin with. Make sure they have firewalls in place, anti-viruses activated, block spam and many more IT basics, this will keep them…
Backing-up data may seem like a time consuming process but is certainly something that business’ should take seriously. If your business suffers from data loss and the data is unrecoverable, then you have peace of mind knowing it is backed up elsewhere. However, not following this process can lead to costly consequences, leaving your business…
It is very important to educate your employees in cyber-security threats as in the battle against cybercrime, they can help stop data, systems and reputation being compromised. What your business can do: Make your employees aware of the responsibilities they have within the company and explain how their actions can assist cyber-criminals. Have a contingency…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the new legislation that brings data security in line with new ways that data is now used. Currently, the UK relies on the Data Protection Act from 1998 but this will soon be replaced in May 2018. It introduces tougher fines for non-compliance and breaches and gives people more…
World Backup Day Is March 31st! World backup day happens every 31st March and showcases the importance of businesses regularly backing up their data. Ok, so maybe it is just another made up “day”, but it does come with a serious message, supported by some alarming statistics… 30% of people have never backed up their…