Cyber Essentials Resources
Tesco Bank Suffer Data Breach
Over the first weekend of November 2016, Tesco Bank saw its systems hacked, with a reported 40,000 fraudulent transactions taking place.
How to talk to boards about cyber security investment
To secure board support, highlight cyber risks, potential impacts, and the need for proactive protection.
Cyber Essentials Documents
Congratulations on starting your journey to achieving Cyber Essentials certification with British Assessment Bureau.
Ultimate SME Cyber Security Guide – Protecting Your Business
Boost your SME's cyber security with our essential guide. Achieve Cyber Essentials certification to protect assets and benefit from new opportunities.
HSBC suffers cyber attack
HSBC, a global banking leader, is the latest victim of a high-profile cyber attack.
The UK Edges Closer to New UK Regulations on IoT Security
Keep up to date on information security management systems, in particular the Internet of Things (IoT).
The top retail cyber security threats and how to address them
Explore retail cyber threats and strategies to protect against breaches and fraud.
Free Cyber Security Policy Template & Factors To Consider
Download our free cyber security policy guide & template for UK organisations. Includes best practices, risk assessment & step-by-step process.
How the Minimum Cyber Security Standard affects tender bids
What is the new Minimum Cyber Security Standard, and how does it affect your tender documents?
What Is Ethical Hacking and How Can It Benefit Your Business?
Hacking has its good guys even if some business owners are not aware of it. Learn more about ethical hacking.
What is Cyber Essentials and how does it compare vs ISO 27001?
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed scheme managed and maintained by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Cyber Security Month: Essential Compliance Checklist for UK Businesses
Cyber Security Month highlights how small steps boost protection. Check our Essential Compliance Checklist to spot gaps.
How will Brexit affect your business’ cyber security?
How Brexit affects your business’s cyber security and GDPR compliance and how to stay prepared.
What Is Information Security?
Information security should be a priority for organisations. Learn what you need to manage it and how ISO 27001 can help.
AI and Cyber Security: Is It a Risk or an Opportunity?
Explore artificial intelligence's dual role in cyber security – enhancing defences and posing new threats. Help protect your business from cyber-attacks.
5 Ways SMEs Can Improve Their Printer Security
In 2018 an estimated 50,000 printers worldwide started printing flyers asking readers to visit the YouTube channel of Internet star, PewDiePie.
Emotet taken down – business cyber security and the future
With Emotet gone, businesses can relax - but staying vigilant against evolving cyber threats is still vital.
What Is Penetration Testing and How Can It Help Your Business?
How does penetration testing help defend against cyber attacks? Learn how tests uncover weaknesses, the types of tests, benefits, and limitations.
How the CISO Became the Most Important Job in Cyber Security
CISOs are rising in prominence, marking a key trend in today’s cyber security landscape.
How To Comply With GDPR
This article explains everything you need to know about GDPR and how to comply with the new data protection legislation.
Discover 8 of the Major Cyber Security Risks for Businesses in 2025
Discover 8 of the major cyber security risks to your business and how to effectively protect your digital assets.
Understanding “Shadow Compliance” and Supply Chain Security
Get quality valuable resources to enhance knowledge of our ISO certification and auditing services. Obtain expert help from British Assessment Bureau.
How supply chains became the next big cyber-risk
Learn how supply chains became key cyber targets, revealing risks and driving stronger defences.
How To Prevent Ransomware
Modern ransomware is among the most dangerous malware ever created. Countering it requires organisations to deploy defence in depth.
How the healthcare industry can fight cybercrime
How healthcare fights cyber threats using encryption, training, and risk assessments to protect patient data.
What Is Zero Trust and How Should Business Owners Implement It?
Zero Trust is an increasingly popular concept within cyber security and it’s one that business owners should be paying careful attention
How to develop a cyber security policy
Creating a strong cyber policy requires planning and teamwork. Key steps to protect assets and manage threats.
Reduce Phishing Attacks Within Your Organisation: 7 Top Tips
Phishing poses a significant threat to your business because it relies on simple human error. Guard against this type of attack.
Explore Our Free Cyber Essentials Plus Checklist
Cyber Essentials Plus: A checklist to help businesses meet certification requirements.
What To Look For in a Managed Service Security Provider (MSSP)
Many organisations increasingly turn to Managed Service Security Providers (MSSP) to overcome challenges around securing networks without exceeding budgets.
Cyber Essentials Guide
Sign up to download your Cyber Essentials guide and get answers to your certification questions.
Ransomware Attacks Increasingly Target Incident Response
Ransomware attacks are becoming more destructive and even in some cases setting out to destroy data to belittle victims.
MoD Cyber Essentials requirements guide
Want to win MoD contracts? Learn about Cyber Essentials requirements and how to get certified.
Why Hackers Aren’t The Greatest Threat to Your Security
Mark Nutburn has put together an incredible investigation into the true cyber security risks facing your organisation, and what you can
When to Report a Data Breach to the ICO:
A Practical Guide for UK SMEs
Learn when to report UK GDPR breaches and how SMEs can prepare, respond, and stay compliant.
Replacement to GDPR Announced
The UK government has announced its plan to eradicate the EU-based GDPR rules and replace them with a UK version.
The Biggest Cyber Attacks Year by Year
Major attacks like SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline reveal infrastructure flaws and prompt global calls for stronger cyber security.
Why Is Supply Chain Security Important?
The 2020 SolarWinds cyberattack could mark the moment businesses confront the scale of challenge they face in securing their supply chains.
Ransomware on the Rise: Why UK Businesses Must Take Cyber Security Seriously
Ransomware is rising in the UK. Protect your business with simple steps and trusted certifications.
TalkTalk Issued Record Fine of £400k
TalkTalk have been issued with a record fine of £400,000 by the ICO following their large scale data breach in 2015.
Cyber Essentials certification – a guide to the 2022 update
Cyber Essentials is changing. Learn about the Cyber Essentials 2022 Evendine update and how it affects your organisation.
From M&S to SMEs: The Rise In Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks are rising for SMEs. Learn how ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and ISO 22301 help protect data and ensure continuity.
Cyber Security Trends – Annual Updates & Insights by Year
Discover the latest cyber threat trends, from AI to ransomware. Learn how to tackle evolving challenges and safeguard your organisation effectively.
