Cybersecurity event aims to protect small businesses against AI hackers
Businesses can strengthen their cyber defences against AI hackers by attending an event aimed at stopping criminals exploiting gaps in their security.
CThe Cyber Awareness Training event will help SMEs recognise threats that could bring down their whole company.
Melanie Whittle, Operations and Delivery Lead for Resilience by Eco, said: "AI is transforming cybercrime. Attackers are increasingly using AI tools to create more convincing phishing emails and identify weaknesses faster than ever.
"You might think hackers would automatically target large organisations because there's more information to take. But smaller ones are targets, because hackers know they might not have the budget to put adequate security measures in place. That's why we are tailoring this event to SMEs.
"We recommend businesses attend this type of event every 12-18 months because so much is changing in the cybersecurity landscape. So many new threats are coming forward."
The two-hour session, which is hosted by the Resilience team, takes place on Wednesday, November 25 at Eco's base in Annan.
Topics covered will include recognising phishing attempts; safe password practices; risks associated with public Wi-Fi; and identifying suspicious emails and links.
Melanie said: "At Resilience by Eco, businesses often contact us after they've been hacked rather than to try and stop it happening in the first place. Prevention is better than cure.
"This session is about gaining practical insights. Hackers are getting so clever with how they can hack into emails and software. You've got to lock every single door into your business. A big threat to any organisation is staff clicking on something they shouldn't. Employees are the first line of defence, but they need to be educated.
"The majority of cyberattacks rely on human behaviour. It only takes one person to click on a fraudulent link to let criminals into your systems, and that could be disastrous. By helping staff understand what to look for and how to respond, organisations can significantly reduce their risk."
Hacking has become a multi-trillion-dollar industry. The UK government's latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey reveals that 43% of businesses reported having experienced a cybersecurity breach or attack in the last 12 months.
Phishing, whereby attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware, remains the most common type of breach.
Cyber Awareness Training hosted by Resilience by Eco takes place on Wednesday November 25, 9:30-11:30am, at Eco Group HQ, 6 Annan Business Park Way, Annan, DG12 6TZ.
Places cost £45 per person and are limited. You are invited to book your place here: Cyber Awareness Training | In-Person
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