UK Government Ministers and the National Cyber Security Centre have written an open letter to small businesses and business representative organisations about cyber security.
Hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated. In light of recent cyber incidents, the UK Government has written an open letter to industry trade bodies and business representative organisations with advice to help ensure small businesses are best protected against cyber threats.
The letter sets out two key actions small business owners and entrepreneurs can take to improve their cyber resilience:
- Use the new Cyber Action Toolkit, a free, personalised cyber security solution from experts at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) which sets out simple, achievable steps for small businesses.
- Adopt Cyber Essentials, the government’s highly effective scheme to protect against common cyber attacks. It includes free cyber insurance, access to a 24/7 emergency helpline and opens doors to government contracts and enhanced business opportunities. Organisations with Cyber Essentials are 92% less likely to make a claim on their cyber insurance.
For further information please select the following link: Ministerial letter on cyber security to small businesses - GOV.UK.
If businesses do face an incident, help is available round the clock. Fraud and cyber crime can be reported to Action Fraud.
Support is also available in Wales via:
- The Cyber Innovation Hub have tailored training solutions that cater to your specific cyber needs and offer the opportunity to upskill your team with the latest advancements in cybersecurity: Upskill your Team - Cyber Innovation Hub.
- The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales has a range of guidance to make you more cyber resilient: Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales.