Introduction
The internet has become a valuable, if not essential, tool for
many UK businesses, and whether you use a PC to simply email your
customers or to run your whole business online, the benefits are
huge. With those benefits come dangers, however, and it is vital
that businesses of all sizes are aware of the risks and know what
to do to protect themselves.
Criminals are increasingly using sophisticated methods to attack
PCs via the internet – potentially putting not only your business,
but also your customers at risk. And without dedicated IT staff,
small and micro businesses can be particularly vulnerable.
By taking some simple measures, it is easy to make sure your business
and your customers are protected – and you don’t need to be an
IT expert to do it!
GetSafeOnline.org has easy-to-follow advice that will help you
make sure your business is safe and stays that way. By visiting
www.getsafeonline.org on a regular basis, you can stay up-to-date
with the latest information and advice; ensuring that you maximise
the benefits of the internet for your business and minimise the
risks.
Expert advice for small and micro businesses
GetSafeOnline.org is
a joint initiative between HM Government, the Serious
Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and leading businesses, which
aims to help individuals and small businesses protect themselves
against internet security risks.
The GetSafeOnline.org website
contains simple, reliable and practical security advice on a broad
range of topics, from how to install anti-virus software, to writing
business security plans and stopping spyware.
The information is constantly updated to ensure that it is the
only place to go for up-to-date, unbiased advice and information
about internet security.
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