In these “unprecedented” times our focus is clearly on the protection of ourselves and our employees and customers. The government have taken unprecedented steps to try to protect businesses from the financial hardship that this situation will inevitably inflict, but businesses have to also consider the physical protection of their assets. We have already commented on the increased exposure to cyber risks as a result of staff working from home. We also need to be aware of the increased exposure of physical damage to our premises and our property when left unoccupied. Most insurance … [Read more...]
Coronavirus – Construction Sites – Protecting your Employees
The news headlines have been full over the last few days with reports of constructions sites operating as normal and the social distancing restrictions not being applied. It is anticipated that the Government may introduce further restrictions and require the closure of some site, but we all recognise that some of these operations fall into the essential category, especially emergency or critical repairs to premises and equipment. The Construction Leadership Council have recently released some detailed guidelines and we are pleased to provide, by clicking here, as an assistance to our … [Read more...]
Cyber Risks and Covid 19 – Unexpected Consequences
In line with government guidance many companies are taking action to allow employees to work from home. This may involve taking home laptops or working on home computers and other devices. In these circumstances, the exposure of their networks to attack through hacking may be increased, and the unfamiliar environment may lead to human error. We therefore recommend that you check your cyber security arrangements for remote access and also the adequacy of your cyber insurance cover. Talk to Sentio about your insurance and risk management requirements. … [Read more...]
Protecting Workers from Coronavirus
As global concerns about COVID 19 continue to rise, many of our clients are seeking advice on what can be done to protect their workforce. Here are some key points that we have been able to extract from industry publications, which we hope will be of some assistance. Enforce self-isolation policies: Employees who have potentially been exposed to COVID 19 or displayed symptoms should be encouraged to stay at home from work, contact NHS 111 and follow the governments self-isolation protocol. Make Workplace Adjustments: Some employees might not be comfortable coming into work … [Read more...]
Phishing Attacks
Despite peoples familiarity with phishing and the numerous tools and techniques that purport to stop it, phishing remains the number one initial form of cyber attack affecting organisations and individuals, according to the governments NCSC. A recent report from Cybsafe announced that 90% of data breaches in the UK are caused by human error, with half of these the result of phishing expeditions. To assist our clients, we have sourced a short video and infographic highlighting the risks and precautions to resist such attacks. Talk to us about Cyber Security and your cyber … [Read more...]
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