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As anyone in the cybersecurity industry knows, October marks an important anniversary for the sector. The government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme turns 10 this year. And, alongside a bunting-draped celebration at the UK House of Lords, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has commissioned the Cyber Essentials Impact Evaluation Report. Undertaken by Pye Tait Consulting , the study examines the scheme’s effectiveness, organisations’ motivations for certification, and the ease of adopting its technical controls. However, the report is also 110 pages long. So, to save you several hours, here are our key takeaways from the report. #BeCyberSmart

How prepared are managed service providers (MSPs) to deal with cyber threats? This might seem like an obvious question, but there’s surprisingly little research on the subject. So, we set out to change this. Alongside our friends at OnePoll, we surveyed 250 UK business leaders from every major industry to understand the challenges and opportunities facing MSPs. Here are the key takeaways from the CyberSmart MSP survey 2024.

Desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices are often the first port of call for hackers looking to launch a cyber-attack. Collectively known as endpoints, hackers treat them as a convenient gateway into your systems. However, there are ways to defend your business. And the most effective is with dedicated endpoint detection and response (EDR). #BeCyberSmart

From IT support to finance management, MSPs provide essential services to large customer bases. But to deliver them, they need privileged access to internal systems and sensitive data. As such, successfully breaching an MSP can give cybercriminals access to huge amounts of information from multiple businesses. #BeCyberSmart with #CompleteCyberConfidence

The way cybercriminals target businesses is changing. And mobile threats are at the forefront of this. For example, 80% of phishing sites specifically target mobile devices or are designed to function on desktop and mobile. What’s more, it’s estimated that the average employee is six to 10 times more likely to fall for SMS phishing attacks than email-based attacks. However, at the same time, there’s a lack of mobile-specific solutions designed for small businesses. So, we’ve decided to step up by overhauling our previous mobile version of CyberSmart Active Protect to ensure customers are secure no matter what device they’re using. #BeCyberSmart

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new and improved CyberSmart Active Protect for Mobile application. Along with a dramatic facelift, the new app includes a range of new mobile-specific security features, designed to boost security and simplify device management. Read our recent blog to find out more about our latest release… https://lnkd.in/er_R_fMF #BeCyberSmart

Just like your health, your business needs daily protection. Train your team, stay updated on vulnerabilities, and secure risk with cyber insurance. #BeCyberSmart with #CompleteCyberConfidence

???Exciting News!??? We are delighted to announce that ERG has achieved the?Cyber Essentials?certification! ?? Cyber Essentials is a UK certification scheme that underscores our commitment to maintaining top-tier cyber security standards. Backed by the UK government and overseen by the National Cyber Security Centre, this certification ensures we have robust protections in place. A big shoutout to?CyberSmart?for their support and expertise in helping us achieve this milestone! For more information, visit our website: www.ergapc.co.uk #CyberSecurity #Certification #CyberEssentials #ERG #CleanAir #AirPollutionControl #OdourControl

?? Proud to support our partner Lily - Multi Award-Winning Business Communication & I.T. Solutions Provider on their Halloween charity day! At CyberSmart, we believe in giving back, and it’s fantastic to see partnerships creating a positive impact beyond business. Here’s to making a difference together! ???

Yesterday the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology released their Cyber Essentials Impact Evaluation report which demonstrates the positive impact CE is having on the businesses that adopt it. However, there is still a lack of awareness around Cyber Essentials so I was pleased to see that leading banks Barclays UK, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest, Santander UK and TSB Bank are all now promoting and incorporating the scheme in their supplier requirements. Let's hope other businesses follow this example to secure their supply chains and help raise cyber security expectations across the UK. Links to the full report and Banking supply chain statement are in the comments. #CyberEssentials #cybersecurity #BeCyberSmart