Lockdown Cyber Security

?? Ransomware attacks remain a threat to UK businesses - as many as 75% have experienced this form of cyber attack (CyberEdge stats, 2023). Training your teams to watch out for the issue, and to know how to respond, is crucial for planning ahead within your business. ?? Lockdown Cyber Security has launched a new ransomware readiness course to help you get ahead of the hackers - more details in the flyer ?? ? Drop me or the Lockdown team a line to discuss how this course could be tailored to suit your organisation.

A first article of the year from me, as I quickly dissect two seasonal holiday TV releases and the #CyberFraud lessons I took from them. Do you watch television? (you know you do). Then please comment with your own thoughts on these two popular pieces of programming.

After first being in touch during my time working at ICAEW, I'm really pleased to have reconnected with chartered accountant Karen Morrall to become an adviser and business development consultant to Telford-based Lockdown Cyber Security. Lockdown brings together the brilliant team of Karen Morrall and ??William Taaffe to deliver cyber security services to accountants and businesses. These services include e-learning packages, bespoke in-person training workshops, cyber audit services and access to cyber insurance. #cybersecurity #cyberawareness

I'm delighted that I can now share that Lockdown Cyber Security are on the #gcloud14 framework, as a Cyber Security provider of high quality #securityawareness training and #intelligence services. Our training provides regular short, sharp and interactive learning experiences to upskill employees on the risks they face and how they manifest, whilst our phishing simulation managed services provide safe and effective simulations to test employees in real world scenarios. Our intelligence services provides that largest volume of data I'm aware of, globally. It's staggering and difficult to conceptualise how vast these volumes are. It can be used for a large variety of use cases, from #fraud and #finanicialcrime purposes, through to managing Security assurance of #supplychain, #cyberhygiene, #brandprotection and crucially, can act as an early warning alarm to protect against the ever growing threat of #ransomware. We're delighted to be part of the Gcloud framework and look forward to working even more closely with the #publicsector to help deliver meaningful innovation. Please get in touch to find out more

? Next month! 2024 Spotlight on AML & Fraud Conference - have you reserved your place? As September approaches we are making the final touches to our exciting programme for 2024. We will once again bring you 5 hours of targeted, structured CPD learning in a programme designed to provide you with key practical learnings to help ensure that you remain compliant with the Money Laundering Regulations. We'll be joined by high-profile speakers from The Insolvency Service, Companies House and Experian, as well as the #FinTech and #CyberSecurity sectors, leading #Insolvency and legal practices, and the IPA regulatory team. #AML compliance is an essential part of insolvency practice. Help ensure you don't get caught out in meeting regulatory requirements. Places selling fast – reserve yours now: https://lnkd.in/edqiUfAT Thank you to our sponsors, MANOLETE PARTNERS Plc, Marsh, Henderson & Jones (H&J) and Restore Records Management. #AML #CorporateInsolvency

BREAKING: Coming Soon on the SKADI podcast ??????? The advert that misled 9 year old ??William Taaffe ???? as well as: Why Costa Rica? ????? War Games, Hackers, Lockbit, the Conti Gang and the first incidence of Hacking - older than you think.... We are joined by William Taaffe of Lockdown Cyber Security for a gallop through #Cyber crime and security Subscribe to the SKADI podcast and never miss an episode ?? Find us on Apple https://lnkd.in/eEMHNazs Spotify https://lnkd.in/ekYZwPpF The SKADI podcast devoted to those working to protect the integrity of the #finance industry #audit #compliance #risk #humanresources #investigations #legal #technology Skadi Limited

That's some figure! The AMA, which is the nation’s largest doctor group, said the attack threatened the viability of physician practices across the country with more than half of survey respondents having “had to use personal funds to cover practice expenses.”

?? Join us tomorrow for a First Intuition Digital Lunch and Learn Webinar on Cyber Security! ?? Accountants and other professionals need to arm themselves with the knowledge required to protect themselves and their businesses from cyber crime ?? Louisa Matheson has two fantastic experts joining her for a chat about all things cyber security: Karen Morrall of Lockdown Cyber Security ?? Francis West of Security Everywhere Ltd. ?? Karen and Francis bring a wealth of knowledge and some truly eye-opening (and chilling) stories from the field ?? Did you know that a staggering 94% of cyber attacks originate from our inboxes? ?? Do you know the size and extent of the dark web? ?? And do you know how to secure your WhatsApp data? ?? From high-profile incidents you've seen in the press to the shockingly easy ways our emails can be impersonated, they have lots to tell us about. But it's not just about the scary stuff – they’ll also share practical tips on how to protect ourselves and our businesses, many of which are cost effective and quick to do?? Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and arm yourself with the knowledge to stay safe in the digital world ??? Date: Wednesday 12 June ?? Time: 12:30-1:15 ?? Location: Zoom (and a recording will be available afterwards too) Link to register in the comments below ?? Secure your spot now and empower yourself with the tools to combat cyber threats See you there! ?? #CyberSecurity #DigitalTechnologies #FinanceSkills #CyberAwareness #teamfi