Cyber Attack - Is Your Business Protected?

Introduction

From advertising and selling to communicating with customers, the internet provides UK businesses with a wealth of opportunities. As a result, e-commerce has increased exponentially in recent years. A recent survey on security breaches carried out for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (2013 Information Security Breaches Survey) has revealed that cyber security threats to businesses have hit record levels – with smaller businesses now as exposed as larger organisations.

Increase in Cyber Attacks

The survey revealed a number of alarming findings, including:

• Over the past year several cyber attacks have caused over £1 million worth of damage each.