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Mobile Device Management Challenges and How to Solve Them
Whether it’s simply to take calls on the go or to send and receive important information, mobile devices are part of every business. Mobile Device Management can help.

However, they can bring significant challenges for businesses. These challenges are common, but some of these issues cause bigger problems if left unchecked.

In this article, we’re going to explore these issues — and explain how your organisation can solve these challenges with ease.

Security & Compliance

By nature, mobile devices can be a risk for any company. This is because of the way mobile devices can take information outside of the workplace’s system and infrastructure. With this, in mind, this can potentially lead to a breach of important information.

This is why it’s crucial to develop thorough security measures to ensure that mobile devices are safe:
- Restricted access: Restrict important information behind biometrics or other forms of authentication.
- Mobile Device Management (MDM): Implement Mobile Device management (MDM) software to ensure that all devices have the same security features.
- Compliance: Ensure that each employee is compliant with the rules and requirements set for mobile device use.
Bring Your Own Device

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs allow employees to use their own devices at work. While this has productivity benefits, it also comes with a host of challenges of its own:
- Security Risks: Both with the device and the user, BYOD creates many risk factors. Bad password management, operating system vulnerabilities, and unauthorised applications are just some of the issues that can arise from this.
- Compliance Issues: Even if the device is secure, BYOD has compliance issues. Due to the personal nature of the device, it’s not unusual for BYOD employees to break security compliance. This is due to having control over their own devices.
- Vulnerability to attacks and malware: Unlike a managed device issued by your organisation, an external BYOD device can be vulnerable to external threats such as malware and other attacks, due to lower security.
- Lack of device management/control: It’s unreasonable and unrealistic to expect BYOD employees to give you full control of their personal devices, which means that you’ll never get the same level of security as on work-issued devices.
However, implementing hard restrictions on your employees’ personal devices with MDM software isn’t a good thing either. Instead, utilising a Mobile device management solution that can distinguish different rules between work-issued devices and BYOD devices is a great way to ensure that this isn’t an issue.

For example, Microsoft Intune allows you to implement on-premises functionalities of your security network to your BYOD program, meaning that you can implement security features throughout your company’s BYOD setup without having to worry about over-restricting your employees’ use of their devices.

Patch Management

The software can — and often will — have vulnerabilities that need to be patched by the developers. This is a vulnerability that isn’t exactly in your control, but it’s vital that you ensure to install patches and fixes as soon as they become available for your organisation.

It can be easy to delay or forget to install patches throughout your organisation, but this is crucial to patch up any vulnerabilities and exploits within the software that you’re using.

Using MDM software to manage and deploy patches throughout your organisation means that you can easily stop powerful vulnerabilities from being exploited. If you don’t make sure to keep on top of this, you’re putting your organisation at risk.

Lost & Stolen Devices

Mobile devices are incredibly vulnerable to being misplaced or stolen, which has a few consequences for your organisation:
- Security: If a device is stolen while not being properly secured, it can cause a security vulnerability and become a breach point for your data.
- Cost: Replacing stolen and lost devices can get quite expensive, especially if it’s a regular occurrence.
- Management: Having to remotely remove a device from your organisation without having access to it can be a pain when using some Mobile device management solutions.
Network Access Control

Internal data breaches are becoming more and more common with the implementation of mobile devices into the business infrastructure. Network access control will mitigate this, and minimise the risk of an internal breach.

The most commonly used control technique is the principle of least privilege (PoLP). This is ensuring that people only have access to the data that they need to be able to work, restricting unrequired access throughout your organisation. With this, you can ensure that data is only available to those who need it.

Privileged access management (PAM) will also help ensure that you can outline the restrictions and authorisations for each unique device on your network. This means that you can ensure that only the devices that are authorised to access said data can access it, instantaneously blocking other connections.

How We Can Help

Mobile devices can create some of the worst vulnerabilities and challenges for modern businesses. Ensuring you are prepared and equipped to deal with these challenges will save significant amounts of time and stress on your business’s resources and IT.

By implementing the aforementioned security and management solutions that are necessary for your network, and ensuring that the importance of compliance is emphasised throughout your team, the struggles and challenges of utilising mobile devices throughout your organisation will be greatly reduced.

Are you looking to help improve your organisation’s security posture? Get in touch with us today, and see how we can help!
March 10, 2023
February 2023 – Newsletter

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We’re back again with our monthly newsletter to keep you up to date with everything that has been going on here at The Unite Group!

In this newsletter: We tell you about our exciting trips to Microsoft HQ, Network+ announce their next event – Spring into Networking, we spotlight our client Medsolve, we offer a FREE webinar to our customers, share the benefits of Microsoft 365 security & explain the advantages of pay per click marketing.

To read The Unite Group’s February Monthly Newsletter, click on the image below!

To be added to our mailing list drop us an email, info@theunitegroup.co.uk or to speak to our friendly team call us on, 0191 466 1050

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February 23, 2023
Why is it important for businesses to have IT support?

In today’s fast-paced digital world, technology is critical to the success of any business. The right IT infrastructure can increase productivity, streamline processes, and help businesses stay ahead of the competition. However, with so many different technologies and systems to manage, it can be challenging to keep everything running smoothly. This is where IT support comes in. Here at The Unite Group, we are proud to provide complete Managed IT services. So, you can relax knowing your covered by a team of highly-skilled professionals.

IT support is an essential service for businesses of all sizes. It provides technical assistance and advice to help companies manage their IT systems and infrastructure. As businesses continue to rely more and more on IT infrastructure for the day-to-day running of their business, it is essential to ensure you have the correct support in place. If something were to go wrong.

In this blog, we cover why IT support is so important for businesses:

Maximizing Uptime:

Downtime is a business’s worst nightmare, as it can lead to lost revenue, decreased productivity, and even reputational damage. IT support can help to prevent downtime by providing proactive maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of IT systems. This ensures that issues are identified and resolved quickly, minimizing the impact on the business. Our clever monitoring systems, means we often can fix a fault before you even know it’s a problem. Hugely reducing the risk of downtime due to an IT fault.

Increased Security:

Cyber threats are a constant risk for businesses, and the consequences of a data breach can be severe. IT support can help businesses to implement the latest security measures, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and data encryption. This can help to protect against cyber threats and ensure that sensitive data is kept safe. We offer various cyber security options to further protect our customers. One being support to achieve a Cyber Essentials certification. This scheme is said to protect businesses from 80% of the most basic cyber threats. Click here to learn more about the Cyber Essentials scheme.

Improved Efficiency:

IT support can help businesses to identify and implement the best technology solutions for their needs. This can help to improve efficiency by streamlining processes, automating tasks, and reducing manual labour. By optimising technology, businesses can work more efficiently, save time, and reduce costs. Our team of highly qualified engineers will be able to offer recommendations for software to reduce the amount of time your staff spend doing mundane, routine tasks. Instead, being able to offer solutions to speed up processes.

Access to Expertise:

IT support provides businesses with access to a team of experts with a wide range of technical knowledge and experience. This means that businesses can get the help they need to solve complex IT problems, without the need to hire an in-house IT team. IT support can also help businesses stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends, ensuring that they remain competitive in their industry. Here at The Unite Group, we provide a price per user, not per device. Therefore you can be assured our team of experts will assist no matter what the issue your team faces.

In conclusion, IT support is an essential service for businesses that rely on technology to operate. It can help businesses to maximize uptime, increase security, improve efficiency, and access technical expertise. With the right IT support, businesses can stay ahead of the competition and succeed in the fast-paced digital world. To learn more about how your businesses could benefit from Managed IT support from The Unite Group, contact our friendly team today. Or alternatively visit our IT support page to learn more!

February 17, 2023
What is Hosted Telephony?

Hosted telephony is the latest industry buzzword, but what does it mean? The term refers to telephone systems hosted by a third party. These systems are software-based and require no hardware or cabling.

Hosted telephony is a service that offers business owners the ability to use an office phone system without having to invest in hardware and infrastructure. Instead, you can use a simple internet connection, or even your smartphone or tablet, to make and receive calls, send and receive faxes, and even transfer files all with the same ease as you would with an ordinary landline.

The Benefits of Hosted Telephony

There are many benefits to hosted telephony. The main one is flexibility. You can pick up your mobile phone and make a call from anywhere in the world at any time of day – there’s no need for expensive travel plans or complicated international calling plans. In fact, if you have an internet connection you can make calls from anywhere in the world as long as there is mobile coverage for your phone provider!

Hosted telephony or “softphones,” as they’re often called can offer many advantages over traditional phone systems, including:

Flexibility

Hosted telephony can be used from any computer with internet access. This makes them perfect for mobile professionals and those who travel frequently. They also allow for unlimited extensions.

Convenience

Customers can use softphones on their own time to make calls when it’s most convenient for them. This includes the ability to receive calls on their computer or smartphone. This can come in handy if they’re in a noisy environment or if they just want to sit down at their computer in the evenings to make calls.

Email Integration

You can send emails directly from your phone by typing the recipient’s email address into the “To” field or by selecting them from your contacts list. This eliminates the need for writing down long email addresses on scraps of paper! If you receive an email while away from your desk, it will be stored in your inbox. When you do log on again, all new messages are there automatically. This means they will be in your inbox ready for reading!

Improve employee efficiency

Hosted telephony allows employees to use their mobile devices as business phones, which makes them more efficient and productive in the workplace. Employees can easily access their voicemail, emails, and other business applications from their mobile devices, which makes it easier for them to do their jobs remotely or when working from home.

Cost

You don’t need to worry about buying new phones or upgrading them every year or so. This means that overall costs are much lower than if you were paying for upgrades yourself.

How can The Unite Group help?

With our industry knowledge, as an established Communications provider for over 13 years. We have the knowledge to offer the best solution for your business rather than offering a ‘one-size’ fits all approach. We can offer solutions tailored to your business. Our projects team will take time to understand your business’s needs. They will also ensure the transition to your services with us goes as smoothly as possible.

If this is something you might be interested in learning more about, give us a call on 0191 466 1050. Or contact us for more information.

February 15, 2023
National Apprenticeship Week

Here at The Un ite Group, we join the celebrations of National Apprenticeship week. Our directors here are advocates of this method into work. Gaining hands-on experience is best in our eyes. Especially for the industry we are in. Of course, the technical knowledge must back this up. Which is why apprenticeships work so well!

Over the past 10 years, we have had many apprentices who have gone on to progress to more experienced roles within our company. In this blog, we introduce you to 4 members of our team who joined us on an apprenticeship. Sharing what they get up to now within our team.

Ben – Project Team Leader

Ben joined us way back in 2011. Gaining a Diploma in professional competence for IT & Telecoms professionals City & Guilds 7540 Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems & Principles for Advanced apprenticeships.

Ben is our longest-standing employee, being with us right from the start. Ben over the last 11 years has progressed through our company and is now in a senior role. Following Ben’s apprenticeship completion. He then moved into a Customer Service Technician role. Ben was in this role for 7 years. Gaining experience being on customer sites and putting his knowledge from his apprenticeship into action. Following this, Ben was promoted to Senior Service Technician. Ben spent 4 years in this role. Managing our team of engineers and advancing not only his technical knowledge but also his management skills. Ben has grown to be a fantastic leader for our team of engineers. Which has led to his more recent promotion to Project Team Leader. This role means Ben works closely with the directors to manage customer projects.

Ben is a very valued member of our team and we look forward to seeing Ben thrive in his new role!

Rob – Senior Service Engineer

Likewise, Rob also joined us on an apprenticeship scheme back in 2016. Having completed a foundation degree apprenticeship in Science (Level 5) in Network and Security Technologies. He has since advanced into a Senior Service Engineer role. Rob works very closely with Ben on our larger projects which allows him to best utilise his extensive technical knowledge. Rob spends most of his day out of the office providing support and great customer service on-site. More recently, Rob has become a qualified Cyber Essentials Assessor. Meaning he can guide our customers throughout the certification as well as awarding certifications. Soon Rob will be attending the IASME event in London to further expand his cybersecurity knowledge.

We look forward to hearing all about his trip & the knowledge he will be able to pass on to our customers from it!

Jack – Helpdesk Engineer

Jack then joined us in 2018. Having completed an apprenticeship in Infrastructure Technician as a Level 3 certification. From there Jack then moved into a Helpdesk Engineer role. Jack is a really valued member of our Helpdesk team and we frequently receive excellent feedback from our customers about their service from him. Over the past 4 years, Jack has really come out of his shell and this is reflected in his role. Moving forwards, Jack is going to begin working more closely with the Projects Team to further advance his technical knowledge.

We look forward to seeing Jack continue to expand upon his extensive existing knowledge to help our customers further.

Carl – Helpdesk Apprentice

Carl is our most recent apprentice. Having joined us in November, he is at the start of his apprenticeship journey. Carl is currently completing a Level 3 Information Communications Technician – Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship. Carl is really beginning to find his feet within the Helpdesk team. His knowledge is growing every week and it is great to see him able to jump in with our team to solve any issues our customers may experience.

We look forward in the future to sharing Carl’s success and where his journey takes him within our company.

Here at The Unite Group, we use this week to celebrate our apprentices and those who have come from such a scheme. Apprenticeships are a great opportunity for practical learners and a good route into the technology sector. This week we join the nation in celebrating the positive impact they make on communities, businesses, and the wider economy. In the future, we look forward to welcoming more apprentices to our ever-expanding team!

February 9, 2023
We celebrate Safer Internet Day!
Today marks Safer Internet Day. This day promotes the responsibility of both adults and young people in creating a safer space online.

Each year, people from all over the world come together to spread awareness and celebrate Safer Internet Day.

In today’s day and age, people of all ages move towards a more digital way of life. From mobile phones to work laptops and gaming devices, electronic devices are intertwined with our daily lives.

Now more than ever, safe internet use and cybersecurity have never had such importance. So much of our personal and professional data can be accessed through the internet. This means internet safety and cyber security should be at the forefront of our minds.

Although technology keeps us entertained and makes our lives easier, it also has its complications.

Whilst individuals must follow best practices to protect themselves, businesses must do this to protect sensitive data. Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to reflect on how we can all promote the responsible use of technologies.

Does your business operate on safe practices?

Horizon WIFI

Is your public WIFI secure?

As the provider of public WIFI, do you have the correct measures in place? If not, this could leave you accountable for any illegal or inappropriate activity on your account.

Horizon public WIFI is traceable. This means you can provide a public wireless solution to your customers with peace of mind you are fully protected. If someone looks at inappropriate material, you can provide this information to the authorities. Furthermore, using content filtering you can prevent these people from ever getting access.

Here at The Unite Group we offer safe public Wi-Fi solutions. Our Horizon public WIFI product is secure, intelligent, and perfect for direct marketing.

Visit our website to learn more about Horizon WIFI or contact us on 0191 466 1050.

Phishing Emails

It’s always important for both individuals and employees to be on the lookout for phishing emails. Phishing emails are categorised as a cybercrime that contacts its target via email. The sender uses this form of attack to gain and exploit personal or sensitive business information.

There are 3 types of phishing emails to look out for:

Spear phishing – an attempt directed at a particular individual or company.

Clone phishing – hackers use a legitimate, previously delivered, part of online correspondence to create almost identical emails.

Whaling – an attempt directed specifically at a senior executive or high-profile target within the business.

For businesses, it’s important to make sure employees are aware of phishing emails and how to spot them. As an individual, never click any links or give any personal information to a sender you are unsure of.

Weak Passwords

We understand that when it comes to creating a password, you want to make it something memorable. But if it’s easy for you to remember, it’s also easy for a hacker to guess.

A lot of people make their passwords something personal, for example, the name of a beloved family pet. However, we need to keep in mind that this information is easy to find. A lot of our personal information is easily accessible online via social media.

Strong passwords are essential in keeping private or sensitive data safe.

In the spirit of Safer Internet Day, why not double-check that your passwords comply with best practices?

We suggest you create strong passwords by following the below steps:
- Use a combination of upper-and lower case letters.
- Include numbers.
- Include special characters (symbols).
- Never include any personal information.
- Never use the same password for different applications.
- Ensure your passwords are at least 12 characters long.
Cyber Essentials

More now then ever cybersecurity is a vital part of any business. With cyber attacks happening more and more frequently it is essential to ensure you have the correct measures in place to protect your data.

We believe businesses should go the extra mile when it comes to cyber security. One way of doing this is to obtain the Cyber Essentials certification.

A foundation-level certificate protects your business from 80% of the most basic cyber security breaches.

You don’t need to be an experienced information security professional or have any technical knowledge to become Cyber Essentials certified; we can help! Our in-house qualified Cyber Essentials assessors are here to assist you throughout the entire process. Giving you peace of mind that you have protection against the most basic cyber threats.

Chat to our friendly team today to see what measures we suggest you put in place to protect your business.

Happy Safer Internet Day!
February 7, 2023
Let’s Breakdown Cyber Essentials
In this blog we breakdown the Cyber Essentials scheme. Explain why achieving the certification is important in simplistic terms – perfect to take straight into the next boardroom meeting. As well as, outline how simple it is to get started with achieving a Cyber Essentials certification.

Cyber Essentials

The Cyber Essentials certification is a UK government-backed scheme intended to provide organisations with a basic level of cyber security. The scheme is both accessible and achievable for all.

There are two levels of certification that businesses can choose from – Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Cyber Essentials involves completing a Cyber Essentials self-assessment questionnaire which one of our qualified assessors can assist with. The questionnaire outlines the 5 key areas of cybersecurity. Ensuring sufficient measures are in place to protect both yourself and your business from the risk of falling victim to cybercrime.

Cyber Essentials Plus, takes this certification a step further. Achieving this also requires the self-assessment questionnaire to be completed. However, it then goes further and includes a hands-on technical verification to be carried out.

All organisations should consider gaining a Cyber Essentials to not only protect themselves. But to demonstrate to their existing and future clients that they take data cybersecurity risks seriously!

How to explain Cyber Essentials to your boss

So, you’ve got to this point. You think gaining a Cyber Essentials certification would be a great step to protect your business. We couldn’t agree more! But now you need to stress the importance of this to your boss. Let us help!
Firstly, could your businesses continue to operate if you were to fall victim to one of the above statistics? We’re sure the answer is no! Therefore it is essential you put measures in place to best prevent an attack.

As well as this, it’s a great talking point when you are selling your business to potential customers. Who wouldn’t want to work with a company who can ensure the best protection for their data? As well as this, achieving the certification opens up the opportunity to work with the Government. And the Ministry of Defense (for Cyber Essentials Plus certifications only).

With our Cyber Essentials packages starting from just £800 and monthly payment options available, you can be sure this will be cheaper than the damage caused by the falling victim. With the certification lasting for 12 months, you can relax with peace of mind you have the correct measures in place. Annual renewal also ensures you remain up-to-date with the latest risks in the cybersecurity world. Because we all know cyber attacks are ever-evolving and becoming harder to spot and prevent year-on-year.

How to get started with Cyber Essentials

Getting started with a Cyber Essentials certification is easy! Simply use the booking form below to organise a quick chat with one of our qualified Cyber Essentials assessors. From there we can best advise which scheme is best for you. Our team will then guide you throughout the entire process. Ensuring you have the necessary measures in place. As well as supporting you with the assessment.

Becoming Cyber Essentials certified is easier than you think and could save your business from the unimaginable!

If you’d like to learn more about the process of Cyber Essentials visit our page by clicking here. Or alternatively, dive into our Cyber Essentials blog archive by clicking here!
February 2, 2023
5 reasons to outsource your IT support

Could your business continue to run if you were to have an IT issue? For many, the answer is no! Therefore, it is essential to ensure that you have the correct measures in place to be sure that your businesses can continue to operate smoothly. In this blog, we cover 5 main reasons we recommend outsourcing your IT support to the experts – just like our team here at The Unite Group.

Reduce Costs

In 2023, more than ever it’s vital for businesses to cut costs wherever possible. Having an in-house IT support team can be costly with the average wage between £30-£40k per annum as well as all the added stress that comes with employment. By using an external provider, such as ourselves, you can enjoy affordable IT support. Here at The Unite Group, our prices start at just £25 per user covering all devices they may use.

Moreover, with no hidden fees, you can easily manage your IT expenditure. Our Managed IT Support is covered through a monthly set cost. We are transparent about our prices right from the first conversation. Meaning you won’t have any surprises or hidden fees to pay at the end of the month!

Improve Efficiency

Here at The Unite Group, we have a team of experienced engineers on hand to provide you with the highest standard of service and solve any queries that you may have. Our team are all highly qualified and participate in continuous professional development to ensure they are always up to date with the latest technology.

Therefore, you can be sure when you raise a ticket with us, your issues will be dealt with in a timely manner. Reducing the effect of any issues you may face on your business.

Prevention Services

Professional IT service providers have measures in place to actively monitor your IT systems to prevent issues before they even occur! Here at The Unite Group, we proactively manage and monitor your systems to prevent issues. Meaning we often deal with issues without you even knowing about them.

Furthermore, we also conduct regular software updates and we proactively patch your hardware to improve or update it. Ensuring all devices run on the latest versions is essential to avoid issues wherever possible. We understand that your day is often too busy to remember to check for software updates. That’s why our team of qualified engineers can complete and plan out-of-hours maintenance to keep your devices up-to-date and protected.

High-Class Service

If you have an issue you want to speak to a friendly individual rather than a bot right? Statistics suggest 90% of people prefer to speak to a live person rather than a bot simply answering frequently asked questions. Here at The Unite Group, our friendly team are on hand to answer an queries you may have. Simply enter a support ticket and a member of our team will be in touch to resolve or advise any issues you may be facing. Excellent customer service is at the heart of everything that we do. For this reason, our engineers are both responsive and reliable. Meaning you can relax knowing your IT support is in the hands of professionals.

Planning for the future

As your business grows, so must your IT infrastructure. Once you are a customer of ours here at The Unite Group, we strive to ensure that your IT services are planned to your business goals. Therefore, taking into consideration your timescales and cost planning. We ensure that your roadmap us is prepared and aligned with your business needs.

In regular meetings with our account managers and yourselves, we can discuss technology recommendations that can help grow and benefit your business and adapt your services accordingly. As well as discussing cyber security to help safeguard and protect your business. Again aiming to prevent any issues wherever possible.

Are you looking for a reliable IT provider to outsource your IT support to? Contact our friendly team today to learn more about our services and how we could support your team.

January 31, 2023
January 2023 – Newsletter

What a great start to 2023 we have had here at The Unite Group!

In this newsletter: We celebrate New Year New Roles for some of our team, Network+ announce their next event – Lock & Key Networking, we spotlight our client Gavin Forster Photography, we offer a FREE webinar to our customers, share an opportunity to work for us & showcase some new products we are now offering!

To read The Unite Group’s January Monthly Newsletter, click on the image below!

To be added to our mailing list drop us an email, info@theunitegroup.co.uk or to speak to our friendly team call us on, 0191 466 1050

January 26, 2023
Why become Cyber Essentials Certified?
Introduction

The Cyber Essentials certification program is a UK government initiative that helps to protect businesses and the public sector from cyber threats. It works by providing a set of technical standards that are essential to keep your systems secure, with the goal of protecting against common vulnerabilities and attacks. The certification is designed for companies of all sizes to demonstrate they take cyber security seriously.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that helps companies protect themselves from cyber threats. The scheme was launched in 2011 and is designed to help businesses protect themselves against the most common cyber-attacks. Cyber Essentials is a basic level of security that all businesses should have in place!

Do I Need Cyber Essentials Certification?

Cyber Essentials is a certification that the UK Government requires for all organisations working with them and other public sector bodies. It also shows your commitment to cyber security, which can be useful if you’re looking for work in this area or want to demonstrate your expertise and knowledge.

If you are involved in any kind of digital service or system, then it’s worth considering achieving this certification as a way of demonstrating your understanding of cyber security principles and good practices.

What Does Cyber Essentials Certification Mean?

Cyber Essentials is an online training program that offers a baseline level of protection to your business. By taking the Cyber Essentials certification, you will learn about:
- How to protect your company from common security threats such as malware, viruses and phishing attacks.
- What steps are necessary to secure your company’s information and systems by implementing processes like password management, patching systems and setting up firewalls.
About Cyber Essentials Certification

Cyber Essentials is becoming increasingly important for companies when choosing other businesses to work with. This is because cyber attacks are on the rise, up 27.4% in 2022 when compared to the year previous. Therefore, companies are far more likely to work with a company that can demonstrate they are taking protection against this risk.

Likewise, those who suffered attacks often found it extremely time-consuming and it had a substantial effect on their business. Therefore, businesses should not only achieve a Cyber Essentials certification for their customer’s sake. But also to protect the longevity of their business.

You don’t need to be an experienced information security professional or have any technical knowledge in order to become Cyber Essentials certified; we can help! Our in-house qualified Cyber Essentials assessors are here to assist you throughout the entire process.

Takeaway: Protect your company!

You can take the steps to ensure that your company is protected from cyber threats. You can also learn how to protect your business from cybercrime, cyberterrorism, and other similar threats. The process of becoming Cyber Essentials Certified will help you do this by giving you the skills and knowledge needed to be a more effective defender of your company’s data assets.

Conclusion

Cyber Essentials Certification is a great way to get your company started with cybersecurity. It helps you get your employees up to speed on the basics of online security and teaches them how to recognise threats and protect against them. As well as this, it demonstrates to your customers that you take data protection seriously. Giving peace of mind that you have measures in place to best protect against the most basic cybercrimes.

Could you afford for your business to fall at risk of an attack? Sign up for a quick call with a member of our cyber essentials team to learn how we can help protect your business!
January 18, 2023