Cyber Essentials Archives

08 Sep 2017

Charities benefit from Cyber-Security campaign to battle cyber-crime

In May this year, the WannaCry ransomware dominated global headlines bringing the reality of cyber-crime to the attention of Boardrooms on an unprecedented scale. With extensive data, including the Crime Survey for England and Wales, showing an upward trend in … Continued

08 Sep 2017

Cyber Safe Charities

Supporting charities towards greater cyber security It is a sad reality that the charities which play such a large part in our society are increasingly becoming targets, and victims, of cyber-crime. Through holding the personal information of donors and benefactors, … Continued

30 Mar 2017

5 IT Security Mistakes That Businesses Often Make

Computing technologies are constantly changing. Securing IT systems in this environment is challenging, especially for small and midsize businesses. They often do not have the time or resources to keep up with technological changes, the latest security threats, and the … Continued

17 Mar 2017

St Albans Chamber of Commerce achieves Cyber Essentials

The St Albans Chamber of Commerce has been spearheading the campaign to build business awareness about the threat of cyber attacks to its members over the last year, often joining forces with other local chambers to run educational seminars. Assign-IT … Continued

16 Feb 2017

Assign-IT Presents at Wenta’s Cyber Security Event

Wenta is an independently funded not-for-profit organisation which supports small businesses and start-ups. Keen to build cyber security and data protection awareness of its members, it arranged a seminar, inviting experts from a number of fields to speak and share … Continued

28 Oct 2016

Continuing the Fight Against Cyber-Attacks: Assign-IT becomes the first certification body in Hertfordshire on the Cyber Essentials & IASME schemes

Assign-IT takes security seriously, especially with the on-going threat of cyber-attacks. No business is safe from this threat and the Directors at Assign-IT put achieving certification body status at the top of their objectives for 2016 to continue to demonstrate their … Continued

01 Sep 2016

Prosper engages Assign-IT to help it with IASME certification

Prosper has developed a complete Cloud Based Practice Management system for Accountants, Financial Advisers and Solicitors. Its platform manages an organisation’s day-to-day business more efficiently, saving admin and Practice Management time. The platform helps to deliver on best practice principles … Continued

05 Aug 2016

Assign-IT sees a remarkable increase in businesses prioritising IT security and adopting UK Government backed certifications

Assign-IT has seen a 45% increase in organisations in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties wanting to achieve UK recognised certifications for their business since April this year. With much of the news reporting on national and global organisations being attacked, … Continued

05 Aug 2016

Assign-IT achieves IASME certification that includes Cyber Essentials

Assign-IT has achieved its IT security certification for IASME and Cyber Essentials. By meeting the needs of IASME Self Governance it has also reached Cyber Essentials Basic. Whilst IT security has always been a fundamental part of IT, it is … Continued