Good security keeps your data and assets safe and is crucial for business growth.
Recognising that startups often have limited time, the UK government’s security experts - National Protective Security Authority and National Cyber Security Centre - have produced Secure Innovation. The guidance has cost-effective measures to take from day one to better protect your ideas, reputation and future success.
Start the new year with resolutions to boost the security of your business!
Secure your business and innovation from security risks - start today!
Complete the Secure Innovation Personalised Action Plan now. In just 5-10 minutes, this self-assessment will advise you on the first steps to better protect your business from security threats.
Security is a necessary investment for early-stage tech businesses. Remember strong security measures can protect your competitive advantage and make your company more attractive to investors and customers.
Complete the action plan here.
Join the Secure Innovation webinar for top tips to protect your business and innovation - Tuesday, 11th February 2025 at 2pm
Hosted by the National Protective Security Authority and National Cyber Security Centre, the webinar will provide details of the threats to UK innovation and the relevant National Technical Authorities' products and services to assist businesses to implement effective protective security measures.
Register here to book your place: economicsecurity@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Register here.
Why it is important to secure your data and ideas now!
A recent government report on cyber attacks revealed that 84% of businesses experienced a phishing attack in 2023. The report estimates the single most disruptive breach from the last 12 months cost each business, of any size, an average of approximately £1,205. For medium and large businesses, this was approximately £10,830.
Source: Cyber Security Breaches survey official statistic - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Home Office - April 2024.
DBT Economic Security Business Engagement Team
