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CyberSmart takes next step in scale-up with Tech Nation
Our ultimate mission at CyberSmart is to create a world where no person fears for the security of their data online because every small business has the capacity to protect itself. This is no small vision and in order to get there, we need to be part[…]
The Cyber Essentials questionnaire: are you prepared?
In 2015, a research team at Lancaster University concluded that 99% of cyber risks could be avoided through following a set of surprisingly simple security measures. These measures, or controls, make up the basis of the government’s standard for security certification, Cyber Essentials, which is what we[…]
CyberSmart’s remote team: a new approach to onboarding
Starting a new job can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. Who do I go to with IT questions? What’s the code for the printer? Is that a bottle of Veuve Clicquot on your desk? Ben Koppelman, CyberSmart’s new Research and Innovation Lead, faced some slightly[…]
The scoop on remote auditing and Cyber Essentials with our Head of Cyber Auditing
Things are changing. And fast. Businesses are moving from offices to remote workforces and on April 1, 2020, the IASME Consortium will take over full responsibility of delivering Cyber Essentials certifications. We sat down with our Head of Cyber Auditing at CyberSmart, Glen Patrick, to discuss the[…]
Essential cyber security terms: decoded
If you’re like most people, no one ever taught you how to use a computer. Not properly. They aren’t like cars. Rightly so, we force excitable teenagers through a host of training before we let them behind the wheel. They spend months in lessons learning the basics[…]
CyberSmart’s remote team: tips for staying sane
We’ve always had a strong work-from-home culture here at CyberSmart. We’ve got team members based all over the globe and encourage staff in London to work from wherever they work best. We are, in many respects, ‘remote by design.’ But this week, for the first time, we[…]
A note from our CEO, Jamie Akhtar, on Covid-19 and business continuity
As the Covid-19 virus outbreak continues to escalate across the planet, I would like to update you on how the situation is being addressed at CyberSmart. First and foremost, our thoughts are with all who have been affected by coronavirus, especially the ones who have contracted the[…]
Remote working best practices: what makes a strong password?
Still using the password you conjured up for your first email account in 2002 featuring your favourite footballer? We hope not. Passwords play an absolutely essential role in the security of your company and weak passwords are some of the easiest way for hackers to breach your[…]
Cyber security critical as COVID-19 drives teams to remote working
Chris just coughed again. The entire office is eyeing him nervously. Google and Uber just announced all employees should be working remotely. You’re thinking- ‘is it time to tell the team to skip their commutes and do the same?’ As diagnosed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise[…]
Practices for maintaining cyber security every business owner should know
As the span of regulations, risks, and budget evolves and your business grows, the maintenance of cyber security shouldn’t just be an afterthought – it should be part of the bedrock of your organisation. The Cisco 2020 CISO study demonstrated that cyber security remains a high priority[…]