From ease of business transactions to effortless operations, the internet boasts numerous benefits for businesses and individuals. However, at the same time, the internet is a hazardous space riddled with cyber attacks, viruses, trojans, malicious links, malware, and other attacks. Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, with unsuspecting businesses and even governmental organisations being more vulnerable than ever before.
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Nowadays, a simple click in the wrong place can end up costing a business thousands or even millions, making it essential for every company to be aware of cyber threats. It’s crucial to get educated on the subject of cybersecurity, and we’re here to help. Read on to discover the basics from our cybersecurity crash course for beginners.
Detect and avoid malware
If you use the internet regularly, then the chances are that you may have come across the word “malware.” However, malware can mean different things in different cases. Thus, the word malware is used mainly as a broad term to cover any form of malicious software in the digital world. Malware usually appears as ransomware or annoying adware – all aimed at getting unauthorised access to a business’s online information. Cybersecurity seeks to provide awareness about the different kinds of malware and avoid them with anti-malware or malware detection software.
Secure passwords
Passwords are easily the keys to the digital world, and they need to be closely protected. This may sound quite ironic, as passwords are supposed to do the protecting, but a lot of the time, all it takes for any cybercriminal to gain access to any business account online is simply by getting access to its password or going around the password protection. Creating secure passwords is an effective form of cybersecurity.
Privacy
Any person or any business that uses the internet for its operations should take the issue of privacy seriously. Many online users believe that there is little need to concern themselves with privacy as long as they do not do anything ‘wrong’ online. But this is usually a misplaced understanding of online privacy. As long as you use the internet, you have, indeed, everything to hide. Many services, websites, and apps we use online now use data about their users – and this offers a goldmine for cybercriminals. It’s crucial to take the right data privacy steps to secure one’s digital footprints online.
Prevent data breaches
We have already mentioned why it is essential to take online privacy seriously, and data breaches are another good reason. Criminals and scammers target both individuals and businesses to access as much data as possible about them. When obtained, such information is used to commit crimes such as collecting hefty sums of money on the black market for the data stolen and even identity theft. Cybersecurity helps create awareness about how data breaches happen and how organizations and individuals can protect themselves.
Safe computing
Fornutaley, all one requires is the right information to handle cybersecurity threats. But although internet security software is an integral part of cybersecurity, it cannot offer protection from every form of cyber risk you may come across. What is required is a more comprehensive internet security software combined with a more educated user or organization. Such a combination will go a long way to change the threat landscape and keep users safe online and promote secure computing. For this reason, cybersecurity also aims at educating online users and empowering them to navigate the web more safely.
Mobile protection
The mobile landscape is also part of online threats. There are easily as many threats to mobile devices as there are to computers. With the rising popularity of tablets and smartphones, these devices are increasingly becoming a target for cybercriminals. Most people are now storing their data on mobile devices, as the latter are being used more frequently for all forms of online transactions. Cybersecurity throws light on the various forms of mobile threats, while providing education on using mobile devices safely.
Online scams
Online scammers are easily at the bottom of the barrel as far as online criminals are concerned. The ability to be a part of online scams does not require any form of technical skill, yet so many organizations and individuals fall for them. From private email accounts to social media platforms, such scammers are almost everywhere. Cybersecurity involves using secure email/VPNs to offer protection from such cyber criminals.
How JVR Consultancy Can Help
Here at JVR, we have a team of experts who can help businesses and individuals ensure they prepare correctly to achieve the necessary cybersecurity accreditations.
Cyber Essentials is backed by the government, which is why it’s essential to contact us as soon as possible for a free analysis on your current systems and a road map on how best for you to progress. As one of few consultancies in the UK to be accredited by the IASME Consortium in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre, we can assess your application and certify you as Cyber Essentials ready. Plus, we offer vital advice that will boost your chances of succeeding in the first attempt.
For your free Cyber check please get in touch with us today.
Frequently Asked Questions from our Customers
Yes we can, we can assist you with any of the accreditation featured on our website. We have a 100% record of securing any of the accreditation in the first audit for all our customers for the last 13 years.
More to the point, I ask clients how quickly can you start. We can have a consultant working on your accreditation within the hour if you are ready. The only things that take time are the audit dates, these are issued to the client by the certification body so it is out of our control.
This depends on how much the client has in place already. The more they have, the easier it becomes to work on their accreditation. The gap analysis that we carry out is free of charge and afterwards will give you an exact fixed price.
The fixed price will include the following –
- Carry out all the work ( creating documents & processes tailored to your company )
- Attend the audit ( as your expert consultant ) or make the desktop submission.
- Make any corrections that the auditor may highlight to ensure that you obtain your accreditation the first audit.
Initially, we need to talk to you to carry out the free gap analysis. Afterwards, we would require you to forward all the relevant documents. After that, we can complete the work with the minimum of your input, leaving you to concentrate on doing what you do best for the company.
Yes! Let us Manage your Accreditations with Ongoing Support and Maintenance. With us managing your accreditations, your team can then focus on business growth and development. This gives you peace of mind knowing your compliance is being routinely managed by professionals. Ongoing support and maintenance avoids panic in your business when suddenly faced with an audit, knowing at all times you are well prepared.
Achieve Accreditation and Compliance with JVR
JVR Consultancy was formed in the year 2008 and their head office is based in Windsor and Maidenhead. We noticed that there was a gap in the market, for companies who work in the construction, rail, utilities, oil and gas sector who were not fully supported in the way that they could be when it came to industry compliance and certification. That is why our highly experienced team of compliance consultants can serve these sectors by providing over 135 years of combined experience with all compliance needs. In short, you won’t find anyone else who cares as much, or who tries as hard as we do.
Speak with one of our experienced consultants. At JVR, we know that time is precious, and you want the answers to your questions quickly, especially during an audit!. Once we speak with you for the first time over the phone, we need around 10 minutes to fully evaluate which accreditation you need support with and a brief introduction into you and your company.
Managing Director at JVR Consultancy, Steven Sandhu, is passionate and committed to supporting his clients within their chosen Compliance accreditation. With over 15 years of experience across multiple compliance industries, Steven prides himself on delivering 100% accreditation success for his clients, mixed with a passion for providing excellence by understanding the goals and the needs of his clients’ businesses. All this, combined with his strong breadth of skills and knowledge by routinely researching industry requirements changes and introducing new regulated requirements
Our consultants have an extensive level of experience in developing solutions and offering guidance for our clients and their businesses. We offer a free GAP analysis, which will help to assess the difference between your business performance and your goals. It’s a fantastic way for you to find out if your business needs are met, and if they aren’t, it gives you the insight and confidence you need to deliver improvement before an audit. Learning more about what is Gap Analysis and how will the report benefit you.
With a success rate of 100% and a team who will go above and beyond to make sure that your expectations are met, you know that you can trust in us to provide you with the knowledge, resources and expertise you need to make a difference. Contact us today to find out more.
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