27/10/2023
Did you know that during 2023, some well-known UK charities had their data stolen following a breach at a supplier. The issue was not with the charities themselves, but with the supplier.
If your supplier suffered a cyber-attack, how could this affect your business?
Data Protection: Suppliers often have access to sensitive data, including customer information, financial records and suchlike.
Business Continuity: If your supplier’s IT systems are compromised, it can lead to a disruption in their services.
Trust and Reputation: Your customers put trust in your business to safeguard their data. If your supplier’s IT systems are compromised, it can have a negative impact on your reputation.
Regulatory Compliance: Depending on your industry, there may be legal requirements governing data security.
Financial impacts: Breaches and incidents could lead to costly legal battles, reputational damage and financial losses. Investing in security early on is more cost effective than dealing with the aftermath of a security breach.
How well do you know your suppliers? Do you know if their systems are secure?
BCS hold ISO 27001, an Information Security Management System internationally recognised best practice framework. Our processes are regularly reviewed and also audited by a third party every year. We use the latest in technology in our fight against cyber crime and pass our expertise onto our clients to ensure they have the very latest information and the means to protect their business.
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At BCS we use next-generation cyber security technology and comprehensive best practices to ensure you're protected 24/7 in Kent.