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How is a Vulnerability Assessment Done?

A vulnerability assessment is a systematic review of your business’s cyber security vulnerabilities. Its purpose is to identify any weaknesses in your systems that could...

Watch Out! LinkedIn: A Hacker’s Playground?

LinkedIn might feel like a safe corner of the internet, but it’s quickly becoming a goldmine for cyber criminals. It’s where careers are made, business...

What Techniques Do Hackers Use to Steal Information?

There are a vast array of tools and techniques used by hackers to gain access to sensitive information that they can exploit or sell on...

North East Expo

We're exhibiting at the North East Expo, the region's largest one-day business event attracting over 1,000 delegates from various business sectors. Chat to us about keeping your business safe online!

Be Aware of Authorised Push Payment Fraud in Your Business

Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud is whereby fraudsters tricking victims into making large payments by bank transfer. APP fraud is one of the most prevalent...

What is an Example of Email Fraud?

Email fraud, or phishing emails, are difficult to spot, with new tactics, technologies, and tools being utilised to create increasingly sophisticated emails. These are an...

What is the Purpose of Cyber Security Awareness?

Cyber security awareness is an essential part of any cyber security processes. It ensures that all of your employees can understand, recognise, react, and report...

NEBRC Case Study: Educational Sector

(Primary, Secondary, and Post-16 Education)  The NEBRC works to support educational IT managers, headteachers, and governors across the North East and Yorkshire with cyber security. ...

Why are Cyber Security Reviews Important for Your Business? 

Every 39 seconds, a cyber attack is successfully executed. In the UK, 43% of businesses and 30% of charities believe that they are targeted for...

NEBRC Case Study: Engineering and Manufacturing

Engineering and manufacturing firms often approach the NEBRC for cyber security support. One such business had recently seen companies within its supply chain suffer with...