Between 2023-2024, there were 7.78 million cybercrimes of all types committed against UK businesses alone. From ransomware to phishing attacks, the risk of a security breach is always looming.
These cybercrimes can have disastrous consequences for businesses- from sensitive data breaches to complete system outages- which can come with high financial costs and reputational damage.
This is why cyber resilience is so vital. Cyber resilience refers to the ability to withstand, recover from, and adapt to cyber threats, minimising the detrimental impact of cyber-attacks. We cannot prevent cyber-attacks happening, but we can prevent them from knocking your organisation off course by boosting your cyber resilience.
According to the UK government, the definition of cyber resilience is “the ability of an organisation to maintain the delivery of its key functions and services and ensure the protection of its data, despite adverse cyber security events”.
So, what does this actually mean for businesses?
Below, we outline five essential tips to enhance your business's cyber resilience and ensure your organisation continues to thrive in the face of cyber incidents.