Oxford Innovation Cornwall Business Coach Sara Webb speaks to Stephen Holton, Cyber Protect Prepare and Prevent Officer from the South West Regional Cyber Crime Unit.

In this critical episode, Sara and Stephen discuss the importance of awareness and measures small businesses can take to minimise their exposure to Cyber Crime, especially during a period of vulnerability for all.

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03:04 – What is Cyber Crime? / The differences between cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crime

06:39 – How is Covid-19 affecting Cyber Crime?

10:18 – How to minimise Cyber Crime risks to your business

15:41 – Ransomware and considerations for your business’ back-up process

21:59 – Phishing emails

25:40 – Cyber Crime risks associated with working from home

31:11 – Covid-19 and online fraud

35:06 – How should businesses respond to a suspected cyber attack?

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You can download the summary leaflet mentioned in this episode via this link.

The NCSC has released some home working advice which may be useful for those suddenly working from home: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/home-working

Sign up for the fortnightly Regional Cyber Briefing mentioned in the podcast by going to the 'Protecting Organisations' section at https://www.swrocu.police.uk/cyber-crime/

E-mail: [email protected]

LinkedIn: SW Regional Cyber Crime Unit

Twitter: @swrccu