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5 top tips to shop safely online this Christmas

5 top tips to shop safely online this Christmas

The festive season is upon us; a time for family and friends, for eating and drinking and for giving gifts. Thankfully, the internet has made all that shopping a lot easier, but it has also opened up new ways for criminals to rob us. During last year’s festive shopping period, shoppers lost over...

Cyber Essentials

Ten Years of Cyber Essentials

Ten Years of Cyber Essentials

On 23rd October, the 10-year anniversary of Cyber Essentials was marked with an event at the House of Lords in London.  Chris Ensor, Deputy Director...

IASME Cyber Assurance

Cyber Advisor

IASME Cyber Baseline

Becoming a Cyber Advisor

Becoming a Cyber Advisor

Yusra Shaeik, Technical Director at Dial A Geek, tells us about her journey from apprenticeship to MSP to Cyber Essentials Cyber Advisor. When...

Maritime Cyber Baseline

Internet of Things

Safe shopping for smart devices

Safe shopping for smart devices

A guide to buying internet-connected items this Christmas As the festive season approaches, many of us are on the lookout for the perfect gift for...

Civil Aviation Assure

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Schools Under Attack

Schools Under Attack

There is a concerning rise in cyber attacks against schools, to the point that an educational establishment is more likely to suffer a cyber security breach than the average business in the UK. 58%...