Lenitha Bishop

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UK public sector could save hundreds of millions of pounds through less restrictive supplier rules on #cloud software #licensing, according to a new report from cross-party #thinktank the Social Market Foundation - 'Clearing the air' says the sector is overspending by about £60m a year due to what it describes as #unfair licensing practices. It estimates the sector could save at least £300m over the next five years. Sponsored by the Computer & Communications Industry Association the report comes at a time when the UK cloud services market is being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority. https://lnkd.in/esvunuET

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Collaboration is key to your success.... ...But, we must think beyond IT 🤝 Of course, it will be the IT team who you have the most overlap with, whether that be to talk through a new system, integration or update, to resolve an issue, partner on group communications or know each others disaster recovery plans. That relationship is vital and should be highly valued by both, and assist with evolving your knowledge on the infrastructure of the company you work for. One of the areas I have been talking about for the last few years is the importance of the other departments: 💚 Finance 💚 HR 💚 Marketing 💚 Legal 💚 Sales Each one has their own activity, they're own roadmaps, areas of focus for the business, high risk data processing activities and areas of data protection regulation that will be more impactful to them then others (PECR for Sales and Marketing for example). So, whilst IT are absolutely essential, don't forgot those others who will fill your DP cup with valuable insights, strategic goals, common challenges and visions for future growth. You may be a solo DPO, part or small team or a larger department, but your message and voice will reverberate around the business with the support from all teams 😉 #dataprotection #dataprivacy #gdpr #dpo #dataprotectionofficer #collaboration #strategicplanning #businessgrowth

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Just started on your data privacy journey? Did you know that if you can show you are training staff on GDPR, this can be the difference between the ICO taking enforcement action or not. The reality is, if you are handling personal data of any kind, you need to be able to provide evidence of data protection practices, which includes staff training. Our GDPR training programme costs from as little as £2.50 +VAT per user per month. Find out more → https://zurl.co/nh0H #gdprtraining #gdprhelp #dataprotectioncourses

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The team have worked hard to get this over the line. It means we have an international certification that we can help more businesses achieve certification. Not sure what IASME Cyber Baseline is? check out the post below and the links. Or drop me a message always happy to talk The IASME Consortium #helpingbusinesses #cybersecurity #paulknows

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Forward-thinking MSPs are becoming catalysts for innovation, driving positive change and providing law firms with a competitive edge, says Quiss Technology PLC https://lnkd.in/eVas_zHV #lawfirm #smelawfirm #legalmarket #legalbusiness

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CrowdStrike ...the key questions 1. Why was the update issued on Friday ... one of the busiest days of the year in all client areas? 2. Was the update tested in a 'sandbox' type environment before release? If not why not? If so how did it pass? Useful to listen to the Crowdstrike CEO on this one! 3. Why did MS allow it...did they test it independently? If not why not? If so why was it signed off? 4. Why did MS clients just allow it...this is contrary to.proper practice? 5. Although this does not appear to be an act of cyberwarfare...were any other events e.g. short selling of related parties/major client stock noted? These few questions clearly open a Pandora's box, but emphasise once again the importance of the University of Buckingham's Mixed Reality Leadership Model and book on 'The Invisible Apocalypse' See previous posts. Additionally all insurers and insured alike need to check the wording of their cybersecurity contracts. All affected need to review Resilience and third party contracts. https://lnkd.in/eu3yNDkK #crowdstrike #Microsoft #windows11 #isostandards #supplychaincontracts #shortselling #cybersecurity #mixedreality #universityofbuckingham #insurance #resilience #cybercontracts

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Today, we're diving into the foundation of SME cybersecurity, exploring its four critical pillars and discussing how Oxzen revolutionises their implementation and transforms them into actionable strategies for unparalleled protection. By focusing on these key elements and leveraging our innovative approach, we're empowering SMEs to fortify their defences, mitigate risks, and safeguard their digital assets with confidence, making cybersecurity easier, quicker, and as impactful as possible. #Oxzen #CyberSecurity #SME #CyberEssentials #Innovation

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I'm welcoming the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill that's been announced in the Kings Speech. The Bill will see the 2018 NIS Regulations updated to “strengthen our defences and ensure that more essential digital services than ever before are protected” It’s a subject close to my heart of course - we hear about high-profile cases of cybercrime, like the ransomware attack on NHS hospitals where 1000s of people had their operations cancelled - but businesses are at risk every day, many are attacked that do not make the headlines, but suffer huge financial and personal losses. At IT Naturally | B Corp | MSP we are now including high-level security solutions as standard when you work with us - because for me there is no choice when it comes to keeping your people, data and businesses safe.  I look forward to more information on how this new bill will protect businesses, but I'm pleased on first look that the government are taking it as seriously as we do at IT Naturally. #KIngsSpeech #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime

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What are the key steps to improving data protection and governance? Our Information Management Lead Jason Lee explains the approach organisations should take to improve their data protection and information governance. To learn about these issues in-depth, with actionable recommendations your organisation can take, watch our recent webinar "Solving Data Protection and Governance challenges with Microsoft 365" here: https://lnkd.in/gxqhTys5 #dataclassification #sensitivitylabels #datalossprevention #dlp #insiderriskmanagement #datadeletion #dataprotection #datagovernance #data #microsoft #microsoftpurview #microsoft365

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Keep your cybersecurity team's skills sharp. Focus on the organisation’s unique challenges and develop the essential cybersecurity skills to address them - as a team. https://ow.ly/zr3T50SwlyW #infosec #infosecurity #cybersecurity #CybersecurityCertification #informationsecurity #cyberattacks #cissp #ccsp #ccslp #sscp #cc

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You may be aware that the UK Government recently published their 2024 edition of the Cyber Breaches Survey for the UK. Key takeaways from the report are: ·       50% of all businesses in the UK reported a cyber breach in the last 12 months ·       84% of these involved a phishing attack ·       Impersonation attacks (email or online) constituted 35% of attacks ·       31% of businesses have undertaken cyber risk assessments in the last year ·       33% deploy security monitoring tools ·       40% of businesses have cyber insurance ·       Only 10% of businesses review the risks of their supply chain ·       75% say cyber security is a high priority for their senior management ·       Only 22% of businesses have cyber incident response plans

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Having Cyber Essentials should be top priority if you work in the legal profession. Earn your Cyber Essentials certification with RedDoor Managed IT Services today! Contact us on 0208 407 2595 and read our article on the link below for more information. #Article #CyberEssentials #CyberSecurity #Law #Solicitor #GDPR #SafeGuarding

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What common misconceptions are there around cyber incident response? 🤔 We spoke to Cyber Incident Responder, Vanessa Horton, on the most common misconceptions: The big one is the [misplaced] belief that ‘it’s not going to happen to us’. Many organisations believe they won’t suffer a cyber incident, even if other organisations might. That’s a poor mindset to have because, for one, it’s wrong – everyone will suffer an incident at some point. But more importantly, this mindset leaves organisations unprepared for when they do suffer that breach, and haven’t got an incident responder on hand to keep the damage to a minimum. The fact that some big names have ‘been done’ recently shows how nobody’s safe. Not even big cyber threat actors! For example, not so long ago, LockBit [an infamous ransomware gang] got taken down. And various other ransomware groups, including Ragnar Locker and Black Basta, suffered the same fate. It just goes to show that no one’s above being successfully attacked. That’s just the unfortunate reality. Read more from our 'A Practical Guide to Cyber Incident Response' with Cyber Incident Responder, Vanessa Horton 👉 https://ow.ly/8u9e50S44nY #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #CyberIncident #Infosec

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👇A Practical Guide to Cyber Incident Response 👇 Cyber attacks and data breaches are a matter of when, not if. No single measure is 100% foolproof. A determined attacker will always be able to find their way around your defences, given enough time and resources. In our latest article, we pick Cyber Incident Responder Vanessa H.'s brain on: ✅ Misconceptions ✅ Protection ✅ Detection ✅ Threat types ✅ Planning ✅ Training ✅ Common errors ✅ Digital forensics ✅ Incident response process Read in full 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJnBShva #CyberIncidentResponse #IncidentResponse #CyberAttacks #DataBreaches #CyberSecurity #Guide

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