IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BUSINESS CRIME & PROTECTION


IN THE SPOTLIGHT


A local team of cyber security specialists have launched a new package to create an all-encompassing service to protect businesses from data breaches and cyber crime. Firesand’s new Secure IT package


includes solutions for cyber security, data privacy and GDPR compliance, as well as advice on governance, risk management and accreditation The firm, based in Newport Pagnell, is


now offering its Secure IT in order to bring high-calibre services normally associated with large enterprises within the reach of small and medium businesses. Founder and director Matthew Holloway


said: “We are not IT generalists – we are cyber security experts, including some of the most qualified data privacy professionals in the UK. After decades of running cyber security within large enterprises, we decided that smaller businesses deserved big-name security tools, technologies and tactics too. “We’re making enterprise-grade cyber


security available to small and medium businesses for the first time, in a secure IT infrastructure that keeps them truly protected, without getting in the way of their core activities.”


Email: info@firesand.co.uk Call: 01908 477588


‘SMALLER


BUSINESSES DESERVED BIG-NAME


SECURITY TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES AND TACTICS TOO’


This issue, the spotlight is on the BUSINESS CRIME & PROTECTION and CREATIVE INDUSTRIES sectors


PROTECTION ALL PACKAGED UP


TIME TO REVIEW YOUR CYBER SECURITY


The chairman of a Buckinghamshire-based facilities management company has warned local companies to be aware of their vulnerability when it comes to cyber crime. Security services specialists Ashridge


Group support and guide businesses on vulnerability. The firm, based in Wingrave, provides opportunities for businesses to develop strategy, practical measures and prevention techniques for all areas of security, including cyber crime. Cyber crime affects people and


‘REMOTE


WORKING IS GROWING IN


POPULARITY BUT PROVIDES ITS OWN CYBER SECURITY


CHALLENGES’ Mark Walker


businesses all over the UK every single day. Hacking of personal social media and email accounts remains the biggest threat, but businesses of all sizes and from all regions, including those situated in Milton Keynes, are also targeted by cyber criminals.


Recent police statistics by Action Fraud show that nearly £200,000 a day is lost nationally by victims of cyber crime. These figures are supported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) who also report that you are currently more likely to be a victim of cyber crime than a physical act of violence or robbery. Mark Walker, group chairman,


Ashridge Group, said: “Businesses are leaving themselves open to cyber attacks despite investing in security measures. As business trends change, so do crime


prevention techniques. For example, remote working is growing in popularity but provides its own cyber security challenges.


“Collaboration between operations and security


teams is essential as is ensuring software remains up- to-date and adequate breach response measures are put in place.”


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