July 10th was a momentous day in data privacy as it saw the long-awaited adequacy decision adoption by the European Commission. Showcasing that security compliance is again starting to become a level playing field worldwide, the USA is now recognised as providing the same adequate level of protection as the
As the end of the UK financial year and the start of a new one, April tends to be a month of change and strategy updates for many companies. In April 2023, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) released new updates to the Cyber Essentials accreditation. As accredited Cyber Essentials
On average, cybercrime costs UK companies £1 billion annually. The picture is not any different for other countries, with the global cost of cybercrime coming in at $6 trillion annually. It is predicted that companies averagely allocate 12% of their IT budgets to tackling cyber security issues. No matter a
You are not alone if security compliance has cropped up within your IT strategy planning. With the global cybersecurity industry set to be worth $366.1 billion by 2028, it is clear that companies worldwide are planning for a safer future. Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus have grown in popularity
Security breaches cost companies an average of £4,050, with the potential for this figure to rise significantly. There are many reasons that cyber security is top of the agenda for many organisations, with financial risks, data loss, and employee experience being the top contributing factors. Cyber Essentials Plus is a
Modern businesses are becoming more and more reliant on technology, and this is something that has led to cybersecurity becoming more of a prominent issue. There are so many things that threaten businesses these days, with cybercrime being the biggest concern for so many companies. This has made it more
What was once a solid wall of cyber security now poses risks regarding Multi-Factor Authentication. No matter how robust you believe your network to be, savvy criminals are becoming increasingly advanced in their breaching techniques. At Creative Networks, we are huge advocates of effective MFA passwords but have seen first-hand
If you are looking at creating a robust cyber security toolkit, you are sure to have come across the ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus awards. With cyber security being a high priority for 82% of senior managers, it is highly recommended that all businesses choose a form of online
Creative Networks is a managed IT and telecoms company that is following in the footsteps of one of Rochdale’s most celebrated technology businesses. Creative Networks began life in 2005 as the back bedroom business of managing director Shakeel Ahmed. Two years later, after leaving university, Azeem Javed – now commercial
In 2022, 40% of UK companies identified a cyber-attack. It is alarming statistics like this which is why initiatives such as the cyber essentials accreditation are popular. If you have encountered these schemes and found yourself considering what they represent, this is the article for you. At Creative Networks, we
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