Cyber & IT security guides

The True Extent of Cybercrime on the UK's Self-Employed and SMEs Revealed

Cybercrime continues to rise across the globe, with the UK alone losing billions of pounds a year to fraud and online attacks.
Creating a cyber security policy

Investing time into the development of a detailed cyber security policy is essential in protecting confidential data, no matter how big your business is.
How remote working has shaken up the IT sector

Even before the national lockdowns of 2020, the IT sector’s contribution to business could never be understated. Many businesses rely on IT infrastructure to remain organised, secure and, of course, efficient.
How will Brexit affect freelancers?

As of 11pm on 31st December 2020, the United Kingdom has officially completed its transition out of the European Union under Brexit. As a result, a new set of rules and regulations have come into play around the working relationship between the UK and countries in the EU.
Cyber insurance: the cost of restoring data and equipment for businesses

The growth of digital technology has revolutionised business, rapidly increasing the speed, scope and scale at which firms can operate. However, this wave of benefits has also brought a new strain of risks for businesses to consider too.
GDPR: What is it and how will it affect small businesses and freelancers?

Businesses collect and store an astronomical amount of data on their customers and clients in this digitally-driven age. However, the rules on how data is obtained and stored are about to change and it’s vital that everyone – including small businesses and freelancers – is aware of and takes notice of the changes, known as GDPR.
How to keep clients' data safe and secure

Keeping client data secure is becoming increasingly important for professionals and freelancers.
Bring your own device (BYOD): the risks and how to protect against them

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) - the policy of permitting employees to bring personally-owned mobile devices to their workplace - has become a growing trend in recent years due to the influx of smartphones and tablets.
Average time to detect a data breach is ten hours

Companies need an average of ten hours to spot a data breach, or at least this is the time IT professionals estimate they need, according to a new survey from McAfee.