Cyber Security & Fraud – The impact on small

businesses

• About the FSB

• Our research and survey work

• Global opportunities ... and threats

• Not just large businesses at risk

Who can help and how?

• Banks and card payment providers• Police Forces• Private sector partnerships

Our top ten tips for businesses:

1. Implement a combination of security protection solutions

2. Carry out regular security updates on all software and devices

3. Implement a resilient password policy

4. Secure your wireless network

5. Implement clear and concise procedures for email, internet and mobile devices

6. Train staff in good security practices

7. Implement and test backup plans, information disposal and disaster recovery procedures

8. Carry out regular security risk assessments to identify important information and systems

9. Carry out regular security testing on your business website

10.Check provider credentials and contracts when using cloud services

For further information:

www.fsb.org.uk

www.actionfraud.police.uk

www.getsafeonline.org

Questions?

Paul.foster@fsb.org.uk