Are You Ready for Cyber Security Awareness Month? 

Are you ready for Cyber Security Awareness Month? 

This October, brace yourselves for Cyber Security Awareness Month, where we invite you to our month-long adventure into the world of cyber security...

As cyber threats continue to evolve, we're here to arm you and your business with the knowledge and tools to keep your business safe and secure. Ready to join the front lines of cyber defence? Let's dive in! 

Why do we have Cyber Security Awareness Month?
Imagine this: every minute in the UK, businesses are targeted by about 16 cyber attacks. That's over 8.58 million attacks in a year! And the most targeted? Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)! Shockingly, 50% of UK businesses reported that they had been the target of a cyber attack in 2024, with an estimated 67% of those being small to medium-sized! Despite this, only 15% of businesses conducted a cyber security vulnerability assessment to see if they were vulnerable to cyber attacks. 

But fear not! This Cyber Security Awareness Month is here to help you turn the tide with helpful strategies, essential knowledge, and even FREE Cyber Security Health Checks. 

What's on the Cyber Security Agenda?
Throughout October, we’re bringing you more than 20 topics to help your business supercharge its cyber defences against these growing threats; 

Account Security 

• Comprehensive Password Policies: Unleash the power of strong, uncrackable passwords. 
• MFA Explained: Discover how multi-factor authentication adds a near-impenetrable layer of security. 
• The Password-less Future: How Passkeys are being using to improve Digital Account Security. 
• Account Management that is SSO good: Secure access to business accounts with the latest in user authentication. 
• Password Management Mastery: Become a pro at managing and securing your business passwords. 

Data Management/Security 

• Zero Trust Zone: Learn why trusting nothing can keep your data safe. 
• Least Privileged, Maximum Security: Grant just enough access to keep things running smoothly and securely. 
• Privileged Identity Management: Control and monitor access to keep your data secure as part of the Zero Trust and PoLP frameworks. 
• Immutable Backups: Ensure your data stays secure against attacks targeted at taking your business offline. 

Endpoint Security 

• EDR vs Antivirus: Discover which technology reigns supreme in defending your endpoints. 
• SASE: Explore how Secure Access Service Edge can revolutionise your network security. 
• The Rubber Ducky Threat: Uncover the mystery of this sneaky USB attack. 
• Mobile Device Management/Intune: Keep your mobile devices secure and under control. 

Cyber Education 

• AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Phishing: See how artificial intelligence is reshaping phishing threats. 
• IT Support Levels Explained: Decode the different tiers of IT support and their critical roles in keeping your business running smoothly. 
• Cyber Essentials: Get to grips with Cyber Essentials and ISO27001, helping your business understand if you should be adhering to these frameworks. 
• Dark Web Dangers: Venture into the depths of the dark web and learn it’s threat to your business data. 
• What is a Security Operations Centre (SOC): Discover how Cyber Security professionals are working 24/7/365 to keep you secure against even the most sophisticated threats. 

Other Topics 

• Is Your Microphone Stealing Your Passwords: Is anything you type safe? Find out how your microphone could be used to steal your data. 
• Out-of-Date Software: Learn why updating software is crucial, especially with Windows 10's end-of-life approaching. 
• The Danger of Pineapples on your Business Data: Understand the dangers of public Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Pineapples and how to keep your data secure. 

Why should you care?
Did you know that a shocking 97% of cyber attacks can be thwarted with the right security measures in place? Despite this, many SMBs remain vulnerable to these evolving threats.  

This October, don't miss out on a packed month, filled with insights, advice, and resources to equip yourself and your team with knowledge & solutions to fend off the latest cyber threats.  

Are you one of the 69% of have not taken a Cyber Security Risk Assessment in the past year? Now’s the perfect time to get one! Just fill out the form below. 

Stay Educated this October!

Click the links below to visit our social media pages where throughout October we will be providing educational content every day for businesses to learn more about Cyber Security. 

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Additionally, find out how you can get a FREE Cyber Security Health check by booking an appointment here.