As we have transformed our way of working across the nation, video conferencing has become the norm when it comes to holding both business meetings and personal catch-ups. From high-level conference calls and company-wide webinars to virtual quizzes and catching up with friends, the advantages of these platforms are vast; …
A recent report from the Office of Cyber-Security and Information Assurance estimates that cyber-crime costs UK businesses more than £21 billion per year. If your company relies on computers to conduct any aspect of your business, you should be aware of how to protect your assets from cyber-crime, including cyber-attacks, …
The life sciences industry encompasses a wide range of businesses involved in the scientific study of living organisms. Such businesses help solve society’s most pressing problems by creating pharmaceuticals, testing medical devices, developing sustainable food sources and much more. But all this crucial, life-saving work – the product of countless …
More than ever before, organisations are aware of the potential financial impact of a cyber-attack. Many wrongfully assume that the steep, monetary burden of a cyber-attack (exacerbated by new, higher fines under the GDPR) is exclusively tied to damaged digital assets, lost records, and the price of investigating and reporting …
Not only is technology all around us, now it is a part of us. Wearable technology – devices worn by consumers that are designed to synch with mobile devices and include tracking information related to health and fitness – promises to revolutionise the way we do business. But do not …
Theft is a serious concern for any organisation, regardless of size or industry. What’s more, recent research revealed that theft against businesses is on the rise. In fact, the Crime Survey for England and Wales discovered an 8 per cent increase in theft offences between 2017 and 2018 – totally …
Pound Gates Insurance Brokers has achieved the requirements of the Cyber Essentials scheme, a cyber-security standard, which organisations can be assessed and certified against. Cyber Essentials, developed by Government and the IT security industry, identifies the security controls that an organisation must have in place within their IT systems in …
Regardless of industry, a wide range of factors have contributed to cyber-security taking the top spot on the list of common organisational risks this past year. Indeed, many sectors across the country have joined in the race to go digital as reliance on workplace technology continues to grow. In fact, …
Between the variety of cyber-security concerns that companies faced throughout 2018 – including compliance with the recently debuted GDPR, high-profile data breaches and social media privacy scandals, to name a few – it’s no surprise that the European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing’s (ECIIA) Risk in Focus 2019 report …
As technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations, the value of a strong cyber-risk insurance policy will only continue to grow. The continued rise in the amount of information stored and transferred electronically has resulted in a remarkable increase in the potential exposures facing businesses. Regulations, such as the …
