Cyber Resilience Archive
When we consider the damage a data breach can cause, we tend to focus on the cost of breach reporting, potential fines and loss of reputation. One of the ‘unseen’ costs is the potential loss or theft of an organisation’s …
MPs across all parties have serious fears about the UK’s cyber security defences, according to a YouGov survey. Among 100 surveyed MPs, 62 believe there is a serious risk of critical national infrastructure being compromised. This includes the possibility of …
Organisations are starting to realise that it’s impossible to prevent every cyber security threat they face, and are turning their attention towards more sophisticated ways of protecting themselves. That typically means becoming cyber resilient – or, in other words, combining …
You might already have a BCP (business continuity plan) – or other contingency plan – in place in the event of a disruptive incident, such as a natural disaster. However, because these plans aren’t necessarily based on a proper risk …
With the ever-present threat of cyber crime, your organisation can’t afford to be lax about cyber security. This doesn’t just entail using the latest technological defences and enrolling your staff on awareness courses. You also need to be prepared for …
The NIS Regulations (The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018) became UK law on 10 May 2018, paving the way for the widespread adoption of cyber resilience. Cyber resilience is an approach to security that enables organisations to defend against …
As you might expect, the BCI Horizon Scan Report 2018 found that the majority of business continuity professionals were “concerned” or “extremely concerned” about the threat of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this regard, they are much like any …
A new study has found that 39% of British organisations’ CEOs believe that a successful cyber attack on their company is inevitable. This figure reflects the upsurge in cyber attacks over the past few years and the increased media attention …
The Scottish government unveiled its cyber resilience strategy in 2015, with the aim of helping Scotland’s people, businesses and public sector improve their ability to use technology securely, and understand and address cyber crime. It launched more detailed cyber resilience …
Police Scotland needs to invest £206 million in its computer systems to adequately tackle the threat of cyber crime, according to the force’s deputy chief officer. Appearing before the SPA (Scottish Police Authority) board last month, David Page said the …
