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 […]
Beware these common ‘malvertising’ attacks [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FLpnN–hGM Ever clicked an online ad and wondered afterwards if it was a scam? … most of us have – and cyber criminals want us to keep doing it. Here’s what to look out for to stop your business’s data (and profits) falling into the wrong hands…
Your business’s passwords are still too weak! [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkC8m-bcr4Y “iloveyou”, “12345”, “qwerty1”. Have I just guessed all your passwords? I hope not. If I have, you need to change them, immediately. Why? Because your passwords are STILL too weak. It’s a big problem…
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.
SME Business Insights: Balancing the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence
Written by Lisa Gibbs Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate, offering powerful tools to improve efficiency, strengthen security and enhance customer engagement. To adopt AI effectively, SME business leaders must understand both its strategic advantages and potential pitfalls to […]
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, […]