On Thursday (22nd October) the mobile phone and broadband provider announced it had been subjected to a ‘significant and sustained cyber attack’ in which peoples’ names, addresses and partial bank account details were stolen.
To encourage Lincolnshire businesses to do more to protect themselves Onlincolnshire is organising a Business Security Conference in Grantham on Friday 27th November in partnership with SJG Green Digital and the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub.
As well as raising awareness of this serious problem, the event will equip delegates with the skills needed to guard against this faceless crime.
Following the attack on TalkTalk, UK business leaders are calling for urgent action to tackle cyber-crime which is considered to be one of the most serious threats to UK businesses.
The latest figures from the Government reveal that 74 per cent of small businesses, and 90 per cent of major businesses, have had a cyber breach of security in the last year.
Stuart Green from SJG Digital explained: “We need to get everyone in the mind set that this is a crime, it needs to be reported and it comes in several shapes and sizes. Often the computer isn’t the source of the compromise – commonly it is the user that’s at fault.
As well as hearing from expert speakers, delegates at the conference, which is being held at Wyndham Garden Grantham Hotel from 9am until 5pm, will be able to talk to suppliers who will be exhibiting during the day.
Executive Member for Economic Development at Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr Colin Davie, said: “The Government wants to make the UK the safest place in the world to do business online, which is why we are organising this free event.
The onlincolnshire Business Security Conference is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Although it is free to attend, places are limited so booking is essential. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. For more information or to reserve your place visit eventbrite.co.uk or call 01673 898 001.