Cyber-attacks might make the headlines when they affect major corporations, but cyber security isn’t only a big-business issue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are targets too – and the consequences can include operational disruption, financial loss and damage to important business relationships.
According to the Government’s latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 46% of small businesses and 65% of medium-sized businesses identified a cyber security breach or attack during the previous 12 months, with phishing by far the most commonly reported type.
Technology plays an important part in keeping businesses secure, but so do the everyday decisions made by the people using it. Read on to find out what SMEs and their employees should be looking out for – and some simple steps we can all take to reduce the risk.
The UK, Welsh and Scottish governments have signed up to a legally-binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. But to keep this target on track, the Construction Industry Training Board estimates that around 350,000 new construction jobs will need to be created by 2028, particularly outlining the need for green building specialists to reduce carbon emissions. This looks set to present both significant challenges and huge opportunities for construction companies. Read this week’s blog to find out more.