There is a wealth of information available online and from professional service providers to assist you in protecting your business against cyber threats.
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
The ACSC has a dedicated website for SME businesses with resources to help them protect their businesses from the most common cyber security incidents. The website is a great place to start for general guides and information regarding cyber risk and cyber security.
SME Business Cyber Security
This guide has been developed to help small businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber security incidents. It includes information on the types of cyber incidents, tips on how to better protect your business and how to apply cyber security measures.
You can access the small business guide here.
Cyber Threat Alert Service
The ACSC Alert service provides easy to understand online security information and solutions to help protect internet users at home, work and on mobile devices. If there has been a widespread cyber attack reported to the ACSC, you can be alerted via email or text with details of the attack and further instructions if need be.
You can register for their alert service here.
Cyber step-by-step guides for SME Businesses
The ACSC provides a range of helpful step-by-step guides which contain details of cyber security instructions for specific software, applications and devices.
View their full range of guides here.
Report Cyber Crime
If you have been a victim of a cyber attack it is important to know what you should do next and when you are required to report the incident to the appropriate jurisdiction.
For more information about reporting a cyber incident, click here.
Data Breaches - The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
The OAIC helps to promote and uphold privacy and information access rights. They conduct investigations, handle complaints, monitor agency administration and advise the public, organisations and agencies.
Their website provides detailed information about what a data breach is and how to respond to a breach and how to logdge a data breach under the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme.
You can visit their website here.
How Coverforce can help
Our experienced insurance brokers assess your business' individual cyber insurance needs and come back to you with the best value insurance solution available from our extensive insurer network.
In the event of a claim, we work with the insurer on your behalf to ensure you get the full entitlement due under your cover.
For more information or an obligation free quote, please contact our specialised team at your local Coverforce Office.
Alternatively, you can simply fill out a Quote Form and one of our insurance brokers will get in touch with you within one business day.
