If there is one major obstacle facing British businesses today it is this: cyber crime.
A report published by Hiscox insurers earlier this year uncovered that 55% of UK firms surveyed had reported cyber attacks in 2019 – a 15% leap on the year before.
Not only that, but over 70% of those businesses were classified as ‘novices’ in cyber readiness, meaning most were simply not well enough prepared for what was to come.
“We firmly believe the overwhelming majority of cyber crime can be prevented by taking a few simple steps to protect your organisation,” says Hannah Khoo of the London Digital Security Centre.
Such steps can include honing digital skills, such as mastering online tools that scan your network and report back on any weaknesses. “We would encourage all businesses to obtain the Government-backed [scheme] Cyber Essentials,” Khoo advises.
Then there is ensuring employees are skilled at identifying perhaps the most common way in which businesses find themselves victims of cyber crime: phishing emails.
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“Phishing emails are increasingly more sophisticated, compelling victims into clicking malicious links and revealing information,” says Khoo. “The smallest bit of knowledge about the business, staff and supply chain supports the plausibility of such emails, making it difficult to distinguish from [those that are] genuine. Consequences include spread of ma ..
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