Ukraine crisis: the cyber threat from Russia is real
As politicians and businesses take a public stance against Russia, members should be prepared for some kind of retribution from its cyber agents.
Cyber security
Cybercrime and threats to computer systems have become a major concern of businesses around the world. Our growing reliance on IT and the internet has greatly increased the impact of hacking, security failures and the loss of systems. At the same time, cyber attackers have become more sophisticated and organised. How worried should businesses be? And what are the main steps they should be taking? This resource centre provides a focal point for ICAEW members looking for support in managing cyber risks.
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Features and articles
How to manage the cyber security risks lurking within supply chains
As cyber attacks on supply chains escalate, we highlight the driving factors and what corporates can do to mitigate them.
How can blockchain technology build trust?
Usually associated with cryptocurrency transactions, blockchain has a wealth of potential for many business activities, particularly in building trust. So why aren’t firms adopting it more?
Why SMEs can’t be complacent about fraud
Fraud is on the rise and is one of the biggest risks businesses face. The Fraud Advisory Panel is trying to address this through its latest campaign.
PII market update: COVID, sanctions and cyber
In our latest update on professional indemnity insurance (PII), we look at the continuing hard market and how some key issues – from COVID-19 and Russian sanctions to the ever-present risk of cyber attacks – could affect the renewal process.
Guidance
COVID-19 risk briefing
Covid-19 is creating exceptional circumstances and while the country adjusts to life under lockdown, criminals are identifying ways to exploit the vulnerable at this time of uncertainty.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): tech considerations around home working
26 March 2020: coronavirus is forcing many people to work from home to reduce social contact and minimise the associated risk of transmitting the disease. Technology is key to helping people work at home, so what are some of the things to consider when setting up and managing home working for your staff over the coming weeks and months?
Coronavirus guide: cyber hygiene and data
Criminals thrive in times of uncertainty and fear, and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has already reported an increase in cyber threats which refer directly to the coronavirus. This guide outlines the key steps to basic cyber hygiene and highlights some useful resources.
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Webinars and recordings
Cybersecurity for the accountancy profession: managing risks and busting myths
In partnership with Mitigo, learn how to protect your firm from the latest cyber threats. This free one-hour webinar will help support accountancy firms build resilience against cyber-attacks and provide some key takeaways to help your firm manage risk and stay safe.
An introduction why focus on supply chain cyber security
In the series we will look at some of the foundational elements of understanding and managing supply chain cyber security risk, providing practical guidance and considering potential solutions to commonly faced challenges.
Supply chain cyber security series
In this series we will look at some of the foundational elements of understanding and managing supply chain cyber security risk, providing practical guidance and considering potential solutions to commonly faced challenges.
Supply chain cyber security series
Your business is only as secure as its weakest link. Watch this series to understand and manage supply chain cyber security risk.
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Industry press
The Library & Information Service provides a hand-picked collection of industry press articles as a benefit of membership. If you are unable to access an article, please see our Help and support or contact library@icaew.com
Tips for taking cyber cover
The article offers suggestions for taking cyber security insurance and emphasises that transferring risk to an insurer doesn't mean you are risk-free. You should look carefully at what is not included in your cyber insurance cover.
7 pressing cybersecurity questions
This article offers 7 questions to ask to make sure your board understands how cybersecurity is being managed by your organisation. Asking these questions will also raise awareness of the importance of cybersecurity, and the need to prioritize action.
ICO criticises government-backed campaign to delay end-to-end encryption
The article reports that the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has stepped into the debate over end-to-end encryption (E2EE), warning that delaying its introduction leaves everyone at risk – including children. It mentions that the privacy watchdog said end-to-end encryption plays an important role in safeguarding privacy and online safety, protecting children from abusers, and is crucial for business services.
Cybersecurity and forensic accounting join forces to combat criminals
How the skill sets of cybersecurity and forensic accounting experts can intertwine and be used collaboratively when cybersecurity issues come to light.
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Useful links
10 steps to cyber security
Guidance on how organisations can protect themselves in cyberspace, including the 10 steps to cyber security, an introduction to cyber security for executive/board-level staff and an explaination of what a common cyber attack looks like, and how attackers execute them.
A practical guide to IT security
Guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) which gives advice for small businesses on how to keep IT systems safe and secure.
Be cyber aware
Government campaign to raise cyber security awareness. Gives advice on: protecting your device; protecting your data; and protecting your business.
Cloud security guide for SMEs
Guidance from ENISA on the security risks and opportunities of cloud services for SMEs. Includes forms for assessing risks and opportunities and collecting relevant information about the security aspects of a cloud service.
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Data protection and privacy
In the nick of time: EU grants UK data protection adequacy decision
With the 30 June deadline approaching, the EU has agreed an adequacy decision for the UK, allowing the free flow of personal data from the EU to the UK to continue.
Data Protection
Data protection and privacy are matters of professional concern to accountants in practice, industry or commerce.
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