Guide to cybersecurity
Cybercrime and information security present challenges for all organisations. A cyberattack or data breach can cause major disruption, reputational damage and financial costs. In this third edition of our guide we have including a section on responding to a cyber incident. You can download a pdf version of Guide to cybersecurity here.
Risk areas
Information on the risk areas law firms should consider when it comes to cybersecurity.
The threats
Cyber threats can be categorised as either inadvertent or deliberate.
Consequences of a breach
The difference between a cyberattack and cyber-breach.
Solutions
Tips for individuals and firms
Responding to a cyber incident
How you can prepare for an attack
Notification requirements
What you need to report under GDPR and the Data Protection Act
Hot topics
Find out about the latest threats
£1000 grant for Cyber Essentials
To help more businesses become cyber secure, Scottish Enterprise are running a Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme which offers a voucher up to the value of £1000 to support Scottish SME’s to achieve the certification.
Additional
Cyber hotline
Expert assistance if you have suffered an incident
Cyber liability insurance
Make sure your insurance covers cyber risks