Now that we’re into a brand-new year we wanted to take a deep dive into better understanding the individuals who are the driving force behind the WCRC. First up...WCRC Director and Detective Superintendent, Paul Peters. Paul has been at the helm since the centre launched back in May 2021 and has successfully signed up more than 3,000 individual businesses as members in that time. We set him a series of questions to learn more about what makes him tick. https://lnkd.in/erCFy-EH
The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales
Computer and Network Security
The WCRC is working with local businesses and supply chain to strengthen cyber resilience in Wales.
About us
The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is part of the national roll out of Cyber Resilience Centres in the UK which began in 2019. The WCRC began its journey in November 2020. Led by Policing and facilitated by Business Resilience International Management (BRIM), we have followed a structured modular programme based on a highly successful model that had previously been established for over 9 years in Scotland. We work in structured partnership with regional Policing, Academia, Businesses, Third and Public Sector organisations through a variety of ways:
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External link for The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales
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- Computer and Network Security
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Wales
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- Nonprofit
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Wales, GB
Employees at The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales
Updates
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The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 says 50% of businesses and 32% of charities report having experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months. The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales is part of a national network, helping SMEs and charities increase their cyber awareness and resilience. Our guidance is aimed at those with limited cyber knowledge, so that simple yet effective recommendations can be put in place to better protect against online crime. Join our free membership programme today by signing up at https://lnkd.in/dEBt9yQ, and let’s make our business communities safer places to be. If you’re not in Wales, do take a look at one of the regional centres near you. North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) North West Cyber Resilience Centre The Cyber Resilience Centre for West Midlands The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East Midlands The Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre Cyber Resilience Centre for London The South East Cyber Resilience Centre The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West National Cyber Resilience Centre Group #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberAware #Cyber #BusinessSecurity #BusinessCrime #OnlineCrime #MicroBusiness #MicroBusinesses #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinesses #SME #SMEs #Charities #ThirdSector #Wales #NorthEast #NorthWest #WestMidlands #EastMidlands #East #London #SouthEast #SouthWest #NCRCG
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2024 has been another great year for the centre, which has seen us celebrate many successes and milestones – read our most recent blog to see the full rundown. https://lnkd.in/erM9DY5M And now, with 2025 on the horizon we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! #2025 #HappyNewYear #CyberSecurity
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It may still be the Xmas holidays but today is also National Download Day! It’s a day that recognises how smartphones and software applications make our lives so much easier as well as encouraging users to download new apps. Yet not all apps are created with the correct security measures and cyber threats are increasing in the mobile space. Check out our video which gives top tips before you consider installing something new. For further guidance on keeping devices safe: https://lnkd.in/e9U7xJnB
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To all our members, partners, policing colleagues and LinkedIn followers, we can sense it’s about that time when our boss Paul Peters secretly wants to put his Christmas jumper on… We hope you all enjoy a wonderful festive break and if you need any cyber assistance, please contact us at enquiries@wcrcentre.co.uk. Merry Christmas! / Nadolig Llawen!
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Research by NFU Mutual reveals that 78% of manufacturers said they had been affected by cybercrime at some point. The most common attack methods were: 🪳Malware or viruses – 39% 🎣Phishing scams – 31% 🎭Customer fraud – 25% 📂Data theft/breaches and leaks – 24% 💷Ransomware – 24% The sector is heavily under threat due to increasing reliance on technology to enhance business growth, production speed and efficiency. Knowing what to look out for to protect your business doesn’t require advanced technical expertise. It’s important that your whole team is aware of online dangers and the WCRC can help you with that. https://lnkd.in/esEgK8D8 Make UK Manufacturing Wales MID WALES MANUFACTURING GROUP Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid FSB Wales (Federation of Small Businesses) Busnes Cymru / Business Wales FOR Cardiff #Manufacturing #Manufacturers #Manufacturer #CyberAwareness #CyberAware #Cybercrime #CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinesses #SME #SMEs #Wales
Do your employees know how to recognise a cyber-attack?
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Have you heard of Cyber Essentials? The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 says just 12% of businesses and 11% of charities are aware of the initiative and its effectiveness in helping to protect against the most common cyber threats. Risk management is key, and we recommend that SMEs consider becoming certified, as it will quickly ascertain if there are any hidden vulnerabilities in your operations that can be exploited by online crooks. The WCRC’s Head of Cyber and Innovation Paul Hall and Joe Checketts from the certification body IASME, explain all the benefits and more: https://lnkd.in/ekaK2t4C Arcanum Cyber Security Astrix excellence IT (UK) Jovasi Technology Limited Knox Cyber Security Morgan & Morgan Seiber Stable #CyberEssentials #CyberEssentialsPlus #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience #Cyber #BusinessCrime #OnlineCrime #MicroBusiness #MicroBusinesses #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinesses #SME #SMEs #Wales
Cyber Essentials webinar with the WCRC and IASME
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NEW EPISODE RELEASED TODAY CyberVersed episode 34 is the final podcast of 2024, and fittingly, Mandy Haeburn-Little caught up with Nik Adams, Assistant Commissioner, City of London Police and Chair of the NCRCG National Ambassador Steering Group. Their conversation highlights the progress made during 2024 and, more importantly, outlines the opportunities and goals for NCRCG and the CRC network for 2025. Nik and Mandy reflect on the range of National Ambassadors and why it's essential to explore and understand the vulnerabilities sector-by-sector and work in partnership with the National Ambassadors in their respective sectors to encourage and support their supply chains to become more cyber resilient. Nik also touches on the fact that it's not only about having the proper companies in each sector but also about tapping into the expertise and experience of the right people within their organisations. During the engaging conversation, they also discuss the invaluable work being done in the nine regional centres and the commitment and passion shown by their teams to support SMEs in their communities. Nik highlights their vital role in collaborating with the National Ambassadors to deliver consistent messaging and guidance to their SME suppliers locally. The two also discuss the critical part that the Cyber PATH programme plays for cyber students whereby they deliver assistance to SMEs and, at the same time, gain valuable real work experience that is encouraging more young people into cyber and developing a talent pipeline for policing and law enforcement. They also note how Cyber PATH is addressing diversity and identifying how the programme is attracting a range of people, particularly those who are neurodivergent. Throughout the podcast, Mandy and Nik refer to the National Ambassadors and express gratitude for their support, the current National Ambassador portfolio includes: Aviva, CGI, Chainalysis, CompTIA, HP, ISC2, Logistics UK, Mastercard, Microsoft, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group, Resilience, SANS Institute, SAS, Sir Robert McAlpine, The Very Group, and Trustify Cyber. Finally, we wish all of our listeners a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE EPISODE ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST CHANNEL OR ON OUR WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/eBrnGy4A #CyberResilience #CyberSecurity #Cyber
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Hey #smallbusinesses how good is your #cybersecurity? Are you confident that your online systems are safe from cyber criminals? Research by internet service provider, Beaming Ltd reveals that UK businesses were subject to an average of 180,714 cyber-attacks each from April to June 2024 alone. If you’re concerned that you may be vulnerable, then read our blog where we provide practical tips to assess your current defenses and how to strengthen your online security posture. https://lnkd.in/epyHKS8Q
Small business cyber security: Is yours up to standard?
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Cybercriminals do not discriminate when it comes to who they will target – all businesses are vulnerable, without exception. While we often hear news reports about cyber-attacks on big companies, it may seem like it’s not possible for something similar to happen to a small business in say, Ammanford, Cardigan, or Trearddur Bay. To illustrate what is happening in Wales, the WCRC and our policing colleagues at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU), Tarian ROCU, North Wales Police, South Wales Police, Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police and Gwent Police have collaborated to produce a Case Study Digest. This resource helps paint a clearer picture of the types of attacks and close calls that have happened to Welsh SMEs and the key learnings taken forward. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/esa9TH2u Busnes Cymru / Business Wales FSB Wales (Federation of Small Businesses) FOR Cardiff Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid #MicroBusiness #MicroBusinesses #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinesses #SMEs #SME #BusinessCrime #OnlineCrime #Cybercrime #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #Cyber #CaseStudies #CaseStudy #Wales