October’s Cyber Security Month highlights how simple, consistent actions can have an outsized impact. According to the 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 43% of UK businesses identified a breach or attack in the past year, and phishing remains the most common threat, affecting 85% of those hit – yet only 27% of businesses assign board-level responsibility for cyber security.
This highlights the need for stronger leadership on cyber security – something ISO 27001 supports through its clear requirements to achieve a certifiable Information Security Management System (ISMS), enabling organisations to systematically manage information risks.
The good news is that stronger cyber security doesn’t depend on drastic change – it’s built through steady, practical steps. The following steps may help organisations enhance day-to-day vigilance: