Introduction to Cyber Security for Business

The workshop will teach you all you need to know about Cyber Security and how to protect yourself and your business online. It will be presented by Essex Police and co-organised by Southend Borough Council Economic Development team.

The threat from cybercrime to UK business is significant; the threat is varied and adaptable. It ranges from high volume, opportunistic attacks where technical expertise is bought as a service, to highly sophisticated and persistent threats incorporating bespoke malware designed to compromise specific targets. Combine this with the rise of internet connected devices, with ever increasing commercial footprints online gives the attackers more opportunity than ever before.

Most companies use the internet to conduct their business, buy, sell, advertise communicate with staff and suppliers as well as carrying out financial transactions. Every day there are attacks on IT systems of UK businesses; last year alone 66% of small businesses nationally had been a victim of cybercrime.

Whilst it is accepted you can never be totally secure, it is recognised that we can protect ourselves from most cyber-attacks with some basic security principles and processes for your staff and IT systems.

Education and awareness are key to ensuring business practices/principles are effective; create a culture where cyber security is part of business life. You and your staff need to be aware of cyber security threats and how to deal with them.

In this session there will be a presentation on phishing, social engineering, Malware, Passwards & 2FA, followed by Case Studies.  

Meet your presenter – David Anthony

Essex polices cyber protect officer David has many years law enforcement experience. He has worked in the world of cyber crime helping industry in protecting their assets and data. David has sought professional self-development in the field of cyber crime with CISM accreditations.