In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are two UK government-backed certification schemes that help businesses protect themselves against common cyber threats. Achieving these certifications, particularly for small businesses, not only enhances a company’s security posture but also fosters business growth by ... Read more
Last week the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology released their Cyber Security breaches survey for 2024, aligned to the UK’s National Cyber Strategy. The team at Amicis Group have reviewed the report and have outlined the key points which those responsible for managing risk in a small business must be mindful of. Increased Threat ... Read more
Last month, the ICO released their new data protection fining guidance. The team at Amicis Group have reviewed the article and highlighted the salient points which those responsible for managing risk in a small business must be mindful of. The ICO’s guidance underscores the importance of prioritising data protection within small businesses. While large corporations ... Read more
In an era defined by digital transformation, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud computing to enhance agility, scalability, and efficiency. Cloud services promise a plethora of benefits, including cost-effectiveness and flexibility. However, amidst the allure of the cloud, there lies a pervasive misconception – the belief that cloud environments are inherently secure without proactive measures ... Read more
In today’s business and digital landscape, small to medium businesses (SMBs) in the UK are increasingly turning to cloud computing to streamline operations, enhance flexibility and drive growth. However, as these businesses migrate their operations to the cloud, ensuring robust security measures becomes paramount. Securing cloud environments not only safeguards sensitive data but also unlocks ... Read more
In recent years, local councils in the United Kingdom have found themselves in the crosshairs of cyber criminals, facing a surge in cyber attacks that threaten the security and confidentiality of sensitive data. This alarming trend raises the question: why are local councils in the UK so regularly targeted in cyber attacks? This article explores ... Read more
Insider Threats in your organisation – Monitoring and Prevention Strategies In today’s interconnected digital world, businesses face an increasing array of cybersecurity threats, and among the most challenging to combat are insider threats. Insider threats are potential risks posed to an organisation’s security by its own employees, contractors, or business partners who have authorised access ... Read more
The UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology recently published the Cyber Security Breaches Survey for 2023. Below we look at some of the key findings and actions you can take to ensure your business doesn’t become part of these statistics. Headlines for cyber-attacks on UK businesses in the past 12 months: 2.39 million ... Read more
Amicis are proud to launch our multi-tenanted security operations service: Amicis Threat Defence – SecOps. With so many security, compliance and reporting demands, we recognise the challenge of managing all these across numerous workstreams and being able to prioritise and focus on the most pressing issues at any one time. For this reason, we have ... Read more
