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 […]
Still using Windows 10? You must act NOW! [Video]
Windows 10 reaches its end of life THIS MONTH. If your business still isn’t prepared, you must start planning. Now. Here’s what you need to consider…
The two big threats of doing business on public wifi [Video]
Public Wi-Fi can be a lifesaver when you must send an urgent email while travelling or out of the office. But did you know it can also put your business data at risk? These are the two big threats you and your team need to be aware of…
How concerned should you be about cyber attacks? [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUb_aQZ9jEM You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about cyber attacks and the damage they can do to businesses. But how worried should you really be? Well, very… Because cyber criminals are getting smarter. The tools they use are more effective than ever… We have good news to share about how you can protect your business.
Portsmouth Business Shares First-Hand Account of Cyber Attack: A Wake-Up Call for SMEs
Written by Lisa Gibbs Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here A Portsmouth-based business has shared its experience of falling victim to a cyber attack, hoping to raise awareness among other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and charities. While high-profile cyber attacks on large corporations often dominate headlines, the voices of smaller organisations, […]
SIM-Swapping Attacks Explained
Written by Lisa GibbsPhilip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here In recent years, a growing number of organisations have implemented stronger cyber-security measures, including multifactor authentication (MFA). This method requires a user to present two or more unique credentials, such as a password and an additional security code, to verify their identity and […]
Construction Risk Insights: Navigating Cyber-security Challenges in the Construction Industry
Written by Lisa GibbsPhilip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here The construction industry is continuously moving towards digitisation, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modelling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety. However, this shift also […]
What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Written by Lauren StrongStudent of Criminology & Cybercrime, University of Portsmouth A VPN can help keep us safe while browsing the complex world of the digital realm. Creating a secure connection between your device and the internet, encrypting all data traffic, routing it through a remote server for no one else to access. Keeping you […]