cybersecurity
March 21, 2024
Regulator Urged to Promote New Code for Cyber Governance
A recent survey conducted by Airmic revealed that a substantial majority (89%) believe that entities like the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) should champion the adoption of a newly proposed voluntary cyber governance code. The insight came from Airmic’s contribution to a consultation initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on its draft...
March 7, 2024
Cybersecurity Tips for Tax Season
Tax season cybercrime is becoming more common, with an increase in tax fraud issues from February to April — prime tax season. Business email compromise and phishing attempts are widespread during these months. Small businesses send and receive a significant amount of financial and confidential information to their accountants or tax preparers. This type of...
February 29, 2024
The Human Firewall: How Employees Can Find Empowerment in the Fight Against Cybercrime
You’ve been hacked. It’s a sentence that can stop any organization dead in its tracks. And the potential of a breach has cemented itself as one of the most devastating risks an organization could endure. An estimated 2,200 cyberattacks occur each day, equivalent to one attack every 39 seconds. This surge in cybercrime carries an astronomical...
January 25, 2024
Tailgating and Piggybacking
Tailgating and piggybacking are low-tech tactics used by malicious actors to enter secure areas. They occur when an unauthorized person gains physical access to a location with sensitive information or vulnerable IT equipment. These intrusions can have significant financial and reputational impacts on businesses, so it is essential for companies to take measures to prevent...
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