IT & Cyber Security

Cybercrime costs the global economy about £266bn annually, according to McAfee.It is increasingly seen by criminals as more lucrative and less risky than physical crimes. And now that modern physical security systems like CCTV and access controlare often internet-connected, there are more vulnerabilities to protect than ever.

Designed to protect computer hardware, software and data from theft or unauthorised access, cybersecurity products must evolve fast, like cyber threats – so it’s worth checking periodically if you need to upgrade your defences.Cyberattack typesinclude phishing, malware, ransomware, denial of service (DOS), man in the middle attacks, malvertising and rogue software – and new forms emerge all the time.Also called informationor network security, cybersecurity encompasses software like antivirus, firewalls, access-control lists and web-filtering systems, as well as precautionary measures like cybercrime insurance.