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SPEAK TO THE CYBER MEN !
Cornerstone can guide you through the digital maze
What exactly is cyber security , and do we need it ? Cornerstone MD Chris Petty explains …
The chances are that you ’ ve probably heard lots on the news , in the press and on social media about the importance of cyber security .
Some have even suggested to me that “ It ’ s just another GDPR ”, something many of us have already forgotten about .
But amid heightened international tensions following the Vladimir Putinled Russian invasion of Ukraine , cyber security is back on the agenda with cyber attacks on businesses and all manner of organisations increasingly commonplace .
Every organisation uses digital services in some form or another - but where there is technology , there is risk , and any smaller organisations would be unwise to assure themselves they ’ ll be safe , in the belief that hackers only target large corporations .
Perhaps they think cyber security is all about stopping some European hacker getting orders from Russia to pinch our data and infect our systems . In fact , despite the Russian tensions , our main threat is more likely to be the opportunist using automated attacks to exploit poorly protected targets .
Just like an organised burglar will scout about looking for poorly protected homes , the modern cyber criminal will send phishing emails or network scans looking for vulnerable systems .
We ’ ve recently been contacted by a few of our customers who were required to become Cyber Essentials accredited , not only to protect their systems but because it was a required element to win new contracts . Some needed the accreditation just to get to the next stage of a tender . It ’ s also now a requirement for all Law Society members to gain Cyber Essentials certification .
So what are the benefits of Cyber Essentials accreditation ? Here ’ s a starter for ten : > Protect against cyber attacks : Implemented correctly , Cyber Essentials will help protect your organisation and commercially sensitive data from 80 per cent of cyber attacks .
> Work with the UK Government and
Ministry of Defence : Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement to work with key government bodies .
> Increase chances of securing business : Certification gives you a competitive advantage , particularly against any of your competitors who don ’ t have accreditation .
> Reduce cyber insurance premiums : Cyber insurance agencies look more favourably on accredited organisations . Ultimately , certification shows the wider world the commitment your business has to security , demonstrating to your business partners , regulators and suppliers that you take cyber security seriously .
Cornerstone can guide you through the Cyber Essentials accreditation process . We ’ ll run all of the tests and documentation and then , on an ongoing basis , run external vulnerability scans on your network to keep you compliant and protected .
Want to find out more ? Contact us today .
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