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Cyber Standards

Why cyber security should be on every board’s priority list and the 3 steps needed to stay safe online

While many issues have gained importance due to the pandemic, Nick Denning, CEO, Policy Monitor, explains why no board can afford to let cyber security slip down the priority list. Cyber-attacks are a constant concern for organisations both large and small, with a study revealing that 68%[1] of business leaders feel their risks are increasing. …

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The need for change: Protect your organisation against cyber threats with revamped Cyber Essentials

In early 2022 the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) introduced a major overhaul of Cyber Essentials technical controls to reflect changes in technology since the programme’s launch in 2014.  In this article Nick Denning, CEO of Policy Monitor outlines the need for change and how the latest Cyber Essentials can help protect your organisation.  A …

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Law Firms and Cyber Security: the 4 most common cyber threats

Data breaches are becoming more prevalent and the legal sector is a favoured target, and is falling victim to cyber-attacks at an alarming rate. Guy Lloyd at Policy Monitor explains the 4 most common cyber threats and why the legal sector should step up its focus on cyber security.

Do you know your SOC from your SIEM and more importantly where security compliance and regulation fit in?

It is widely accepted that enterprise cyber-attacks are inevitable – it’s not a question of if but when. However, in the age of GDPR all organisations need to have a defined approach for when a breach occurs, or risk falling foul of regulation. Guy Lloyd, Director at Policy Monitor looks at the tools available to keep abreast of the threat landscape and explains the importance of having a response strategy

Questions to ask your MSP about your security

Malicious attacks on managed service providers (MSP) are on the increase. Hackers are infiltrating MSP networks enticed by the chance to victimise multiple companies with just one hack. Guy Lloyd explains the impact and highlights the questions all SMEs should be asking their service provider