M&S, Co-op, JLR and ASOS: what the UK’s biggest cyber attacks teach a small business
How M&S, the Co-op, Jaguar Land Rover and ASOS were hit, what each attack cost, the patterns they share, and seven things a small business can do about it.
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ASOS data breach: what happened, and what it means for a small business
ASOS customers got a push notification ASOS didn’t send. What’s confirmed, what’s claimed, and three lessons for any small business that messages its customers through other companies’ tools.
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Cyber security for schools and nurseries: what to actually do first
Multi-factor sign-in, a backup somebody has restored, and admin rights off everyday accounts. What KCSIE and the DfE standards ask for, in the order worth doing it.
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Cyber insurance requirements: what UK insurers ask, and how to answer
The eight controls UK cyber insurers ask about, the evidence that answers each, whether Cyber Essentials is required, and why claims get refused.
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Vulnerability scanning vs penetration testing: what a small business actually needs
What vulnerability scanning and penetration testing each do, which one a small business needs, and what a network vulnerability assessment finds.
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Continuous vulnerability scanning: finding new weaknesses as they appear
Why a one-off security test goes out of date, what continuous scanning and monitoring cover, and when it’s worth it for a small business.
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Cyber risk assessment: what it checks, and what a small business gets from it
The six things a cyber risk assessment checks, how it differs from a vulnerability assessment, what it typically finds and what you get.
