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The Cyber Essentials Scheme helps to guard your organisation and its supply chain from the most common types of cyber threats. Not only does the scheme help to protect your business, but it demonstrates your commitment to cyber security. What is the Cyber Essentials scheme? The Cyber Essentials scheme is a government-backed, industry supported scheme…
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Contingent Business Interruption is used by many businesses to protect their income should their computer systems and service providers be interrupted by cyber failures or attacks. It is often overlooked by many organisations, but it could save you a huge amount of money and stress should your business be targeted. What is cyber contingent business…
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When it comes to cyber insurance coverage, one critical element of your policy you should consider is business interruption insurance (or business income insurance). Business interruption insurance protects your business from the financial losses you could incur if you cannot continue operating normally following a cyber attack. We explore below what business income insurance covers,…
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Data breach insurance coverage is an important element of any cyber insurance policy; but what is a data breach, and why is this insurance coverage component so important for companies of all sectors of commerce and industry? Key Points What is data breach insurance? Data breach insurance, also sometimes referred to as cyber liability insurance,…
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Earlier this year, BT announced that they had decided to close all BT Redcare operations on 1 August 2025. Intruder and fire alarm installers have been sent a notice advising them of this. Providers will need to move affected customers to an alternative service provider by this date. If your system uses BT Redcare it…
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Bricking is a type of cyber attack in which a device is rendered completely unusable, effectively turning it into a “brick.” While it is less common than threats such as ransomware or phishing, bricking can cause serious disruption to businesses, leading to downtime, productivity loss, and financial impact for both the company and its clients….
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Modern businesses increasingly rely on technology, and cybercrime has become a major concern for organisations small and large, and across all industry sectors. For that reason, having a Cyber Incident Response Plan in place is now crucial to mitigating the impact of a cyber-attack. This guide explains the steps necessary to create a plan that…
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Social engineering attacks involve cybercriminals tricking people into disclosing sensitive information, granting access to computer networks, or performing actions that could compromise your business’s security. Rather than focussing on technical network vulnerabilities, these attacks exploit human psychology. Keep reading to learn how to prevent social engineering attacks from devastating your business. Common social engineering attack…
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Almost every successful business has some form of online presence, which has contributed to the rise in cybercrime. As a result, organisations of all sizes and sectors increasingly invest in cyber insurance to protect their business from cyber-attacks. Cyber insurance can be costly and complex, and not every claim is guaranteed to be paid. Many…
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In these times when pretty much every business, including startups and charities, has some kind of online presence, cyber insurance coverage is critical. If cybercriminals hack your network and steal customer’s data, you could find yourself on the wrong end of a lawsuit that could potentially cripple your company financially. But insurance can be expensive….
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