First aid in the workplace: what you need to know
In this article: What first aid is What first aid training covers Why first aid is important First aid risk assessments Contents of a first aid kit What is first aid? First aid is the immediate medical care given to an injured or ill individual until they are well or until full medical treatment arrives. […]
Cyber Security for Small Business
Cyber security is incredibly important for small businesses. Cyber breaches are often caused by employees inadvertently creating an entry-point into systems and networks, leaving confidential information vulnerable to hackers. A cyber-security breach could be detrimental to the future of your organisation due to potentially devastating fines for data protection breaches introduced by the GDPR in 2018, not […]
Cyber Security for Law Firms
Law firms hold reams of sensitive data and must therefore put safeguards in place to protect information from unauthorised access and processing. The term cyber-attack is broad and encompasses all deliberate attempts to exploit a computer system or network. This can result in data being compromised which facilitates cybercrimes like information and identity theft. Following […]
What is the Road Traffic Act 1988?
Related Courses The Road Traffic Act 1988 applies to all vehicles and drivers within the UK as it essentially covers the correct and appropriate use of vehicles on the road in the UK. Health and safety in the UK is of the utmost importance and relevant legislation extends to driving at work, particularly within the […]
Cyber Security for Financial Services
Financial Services play a critical part in our economy and, thus, in the daily lives of consumers. Their importance to the functioning of business, insurance, pension systems, and banking means that the systems and networks of Financial Services Institutions store information about pretty much everyone in society, most of it digitalised. Should cyber security for […]
Cyber Security For Executives
Cyber security is the responsibility of everyone in the organisation, but it’s down to the leadership team to start the ball rolling and set the correct tone from the top. Entrepreneurs, managers, and their executive-teams play a crucial part within a business; down, in no small part, to their influence on corporate culture and the […]
Cyber Security Audits
Cyber security is the protection of systems, networks and data from attack. Cyber security audits examine the threats, vulnerabilities ad risks facing your organisation and address how to mitigate these risks. When assessing your cyber security there are three key areas to take into account: people, processes and technology. Thorough audits should be performed regularly […]
Can Opening an Email be Dangerous?
The evolution of cybercrime coincides with the evolution of the internet, and with that came the invention of emails. The first serious wave of cybercrime came with emails in the late 80s. Their accessibility meant that hackers could targets their victims directly by sending harmful files straight to an inbox. The WannaCry case is a […]
What are the responsibilities of those driving at work?
Related Courses According to the Department for Transport, more than a quarter of accidents which occur on UK roads involve individuals who are driving for the purpose of their work or employment. Therefore, the UK health and safety initiative in recent years has focused on tightening up on driving at work laws to ensure employees […]