Networking event encourages businesses to strengthen their IT security
Last week Lisa Gibbs, our Business Digital Resilience programme lead, presented to Portsmouth City Council’s network meeting at the Kings Theatre. Lisa, who is also Director of Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers, gave attendees an overview of Shaping Portsmouth and the programme, its aims, resources available, and the partners involved, and then introduced Emma Mouncey and Ramata Touré from […]
Two Shaping Portsmouth Programme Leads to take part in CEO Sleepout
Two of our Programme Leads have pledged to take part in CEO Sleepout Portsmouth on Thursday 27th April. Lisa Gibbs, leader of our Business Digital Resilience programme, and Stephanie Parker, who recently joined as Co-Lead of our Skills & Employability programme will be spending the night under the stars at Fratton Park to raise money […]
University of Portsmouth students support Business Digital Resilience
Our Business Digital Resilience programme is delighted to welcome two new students from the Cyberclinic at Portsmouth University. Both Emma Mouncey and Ramata Touré applied to join the programme as part of their work placement. After an informal interview with Lisa Gibbs, Programme Lead for the Business Digital Resilience Programme and Director of Phillip Gibbs Insurance Brokers, and […]
Five Ways Cybercriminals are Weaponising AI
Written by Lisa GibbsPhilip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here Recent years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) surge in popularity among both businesses and individuals. Applications of this technology are widespread, but some of the most common include computer vision solutions, natural language processing systems, and predictive and prescriptive analytics engines. Although AI […]
What is a Malware Bot? [Video]
Did you know that Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have cost businesses over £20 billion in the past few years? They’re becoming much more common. Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. Zinq IT’s short video explains what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
Business Email Compromise [Video]
Did you know that Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have cost businesses over £20 billion in the past few years? They’re becoming much more common. Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. Zinq IT’s short video explains what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
Cyber Attack Stats [Video]
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are targeted by cyber criminals, not just large corporations. This video from Zinq IT shares some statistics.
Five Ransomware Threats to Know
Written by Lisa GibbsPhilip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here 5 Ransomware Threats to Know These days, cyber-criminals are organised and well-funded. Unlike lone threat actors, ransomware groups will reinvest a portion of their profits into hiring and training talented cyber-criminals, making them more dangerous to organisations. As ransomware tactics evolve, it’s important for employers to be […]
Business Digital Resilience at MentalTheft Day 2023
On Wednesday 26th April, Lisa Gibbs, Business Digital Resilience Programme Lead and Director of Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers, represented Shaping Portsmouth at MentalTheft Day. MentalTheft Day is a free online event that has one goal – to help you to stay safe from scammers and cybercrime. Split into three different categories, the event hosted a wide range of […]
DDoS Attacks: Distributed Denial-of-Service
Written by Emma Mouncey University of Portsmouth Download a PDF version here DoS (Denial-of-Service) Attacks are malicious attacks aiming to disrupt a server or network using a computer. DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) Attacks are the same as DoS attacks but use multiple systems. These can be remotely used computers compromised through malware. How DDoS attacks work […]
