Protect yourself against cyber attack losses with industry-leading security

Protect yourself against cyber attack losses with industry-leading security

In an increasingly digital world, cyber criminals have more mechanisms available to target small businesses. And doing so offers them substantial financial gains: through blackmail, fraud and selling your private data.

The rise of AI has exacerbated the issue further, with criminals now able to push attacks at mass. ?Data has found that in 2023, half of UK businesses faced cyber attacks. And that number is only going to rise.

With cyber crime becoming a more common issue, businesses need to protect themselves to prevent financial loss, reputational damage and operational disruption.

This means arming your business with cyber security knowledge, robust tools and support from reliable experts.

In this newsletter, we explore everything you need to improve your defences and prevent cyber attacks.

Why is your small business appealing to cyber criminals?

The common error small businesses make is believing cyber crime won’t happen to them. They often feel too small or insignificant to be targeted by criminals.

However, small businesses are often easy prey, especially if they have weak defences in place. With quick gains to be taken, they can win substantial sums at low effort.

In our blog, we explore why small businesses are so often targeted and why you need to be alert.

How to protect your business against AI attacks

AI in the right hands can drive significant benefits. But in the wrong hands, it can cause the spread of malicious activity.

Unfortunately, cyber criminals are using AI to target and trick a greater number of businesses. By being aware, you can prevent the risk of successful attacks.

We examine what to watch out for, and how you can protect yourself.

What is zero trust security?

With so many risks facing businesses, what’s the best approach to fully protect yourself? For Microsoft, it’s zero trust security.

Zero trust security is a set of principles that focus on always verifying users and assuming everything could be a breach. This means strict controls that minimise the likelihood of an attack.

In our guide, we explore everything you need to know about zero trust and how it applies to a business.

How to know how strong your defences against cyber threats are

With the rising volume of cyber attacks, it’s natural for business leaders to be concerned. However, the only way to ease these concerns is to understand how robust your security measures are.

A thorough assessment can uncover weaknesses, allowing you to strengthen your defences before a criminal exploits them.

Read our actionable tips for assessing your security posture.

Understand how to get your business to secure

The subject of cyber security is a huge one for any business to navigate. You need to understand the threat level (including the role of AI), identify vulnerabilities within your network and pinpoint advanced tools that offer optimum security and ROI.

Our Infinity UNBOUND: Get to Secure video series equips you for the new era of cyber security. With knowledge and recommendations from leading experts, shared in bitesize sessions, you can improve your awareness and get actionable guidance.

Access the series for free here.

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