Free Cyber Training for Cumbria SMEs and Charities Amid Rising Cyber Threats

The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) is urging small businesses and charities in Cumbria to prioritize cyber training due to increasing cyber threats. Recent statistics show that 43% of UK businesses and 28% of charities reported cyber breaches in the past year. Phishing attacks are particularly prevalent, affecting the tourism and hospitality sectors. The NWCRC offers free training sessions aimed at non-technical staff to enhance awareness of cyber threats. Detective Inspector Dan Giannasi emphasizes the need for all employees to recognize phishing attempts to safeguard their organizations. The training is available to various sectors, including housing associations and care homes. This initiative comes in response to a significant rise in cyber incidents targeting small organizations.

Key Points: • 43% of UK businesses and 28% of charities reported cyber breaches in the last year. • Phishing attacks are the most common threat, particularly in the tourism sector. • Free cyber training is available for all small businesses and charities in Cumbria.