Ask yourself some simple questions. How long could your business survive without its IT systems? What would happen if your customer data suddenly ‘disappeared’? How much money can you afford to lose before the pips start to squeak? Nobody is saying that IT security is exciting and sexy but, in today’s business environment, it is absolutely fundamental. That is worth repeating: it is absolutely fundamental.
This workshop explains how cyber attacks work and how to protect your business against them. You don’t need a technical background to benefit, the workshop content will be explained using simple terminology.
Drawing on guidance issued by the National Cyber Security Centre, the workshop will provide tips on how to secure your business, your data and your teams.
Key topics covered:
• Jargon busting: know your phishing from your water holing from your ransomwarern
•10 steps to cyber security: creating your action plan
• Top tips: they are common sense but we bet you are not doing all of them!
• Accreditations: how can you prove to customers you are serious about cyber security
This workshop is being brought to you by the Digital Growth Programme and is open to SMEs located in the Leicester and Leicestershire area.
The Digital Growth Programme is a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to provide dedicated support to enterprises located in Leicester and Leicestershire. Its aim is to support growing businesses to explore and introduce new and emerging ICT products and services into their business to improve competitiveness and productivity.
Booking information:
In order to attend this fully-funded event your organisation must also register with the Digital Growth Programme and have been verified as eligible to receive free support through the programme. To find out if you are eligble to attend and for more information please visit www.leics-digital.co.uk or contact KatiePeggs, Email: [email protected] or Tel: 07387 141590 for further information.
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