UK.gov launches cyber 'lockdown' campaign as 80% of orgs hit

UK.gov launches cyber 'lockdown' campaign as 80% of orgs hit

: Digital burglaries remain routine, and data shows most corps still don't stick to basic infosec standards

Government urges UK firms to boost cyber defences

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have launched a nationwide campaign urging businesses to strengthen their cyber defences and protect jobs and growth. Cybercrime continues to pose a significant threat to UK businesses, costing an estimated £14.7 billion each year. Half of small businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack in the last 12 months, and a single significant …

UK Urges Small Businesses to Adopt Cyber Essentials

Small business owners across the UK are being urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as the government launches a nationwide campaign to strengthen digital security and protect firms from growing online threats. For many African, Caribbean and wider diaspora entrepreneurs running shops, logistics companies, care agencies, tech startups, restaurants and professional services, the message is clear: cyber risk is now business risk. In today’s …

Government urges SMEs to 'lock the door' on cyber criminals - London Tech News

The UK government announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening cyber resilience among enterprises, particularly small businesses. The Cyber Essentials checklist, which urges small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to “lock the door” on cyber criminals comes as SMEs are increasingly targeted, with half of all small businesses having suffered a cyber attack or breach in the last 12 months. Data from Yubico’s 2025 Global State of Authentication Re…

UK.gov launches cyber 'lockdown' campaign as 80% of orgs still leave door open

Digital burglaries remain routine, and data shows most corps still don't stick to basic infosec standards Britain is telling businesses to "lock the door" on cybercrims as new government data suggests most still haven't even found the latch. . . .

Business cyber campaign launches as threat costs rise to staggering level

The government has launched a new campaign to protect businesses from cyber threats as data reveals the associated costs have reached £14.7bn a year. Business owners are being urged to “lock the door” on criminals, with the government issuing practical steps for organisations to shore up their defences. The campaign, which will appear across social media, podcasts, radio and business networks is aimed at SMEs and will encourage them to engage wi…