Digital Capability

Employing the basics, will massively reduce your vulnerability to cyber attack,
so please do seriously consider them.

Do More Online

Total website sales in the UK are worth £164 billion. The UK has more online shoppers than any other major country in the world.
Yet, close to half of all the small businesses in the UK don’t use the internet for their business. That’s about two million businesses – sole traders, or firms with just a few employees – that could be benefiting from having their business online and grab a slice of that £164 billion.
The Do More Online campaign is here to help micro businesses and sole traders find customers, spread word of mouth, be more efficient, and sell their goods and services online.

For more information click here

GigaBit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Gigabit vouchers can be used by small businesses and the local communities surrounding them to contribute to the installation cost of a gigabit capable connection. Businesses can claim up to £2,500 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project. Residents can benefit from the scheme with a voucher worth £500 as part of a group project.

For more details click here

Digital Capability

Digital capability is the term we use to describe the skills and attitudes that individuals and organisations need if they are to thrive in today’s world. At an individual level we define digital capabilities as those which equip someone to live, learn and work in a digital society.

It is estimated that, in 20 years’ time, 90% of all jobs will require people to work with digital technologies.

Cyber Security

The government has launched various initiatives to help businesses and individuals take basic steps towards reducing the risk of cyber crime :

• 10 steps to cyber security https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/10-steps-cyber-security 
• Get safe online https://www.getsafeonline.org
• Be Cyber Streetwise  a cross-government campaign, funded by the National Cyber Security Programme, and delivered in partnership with the private and voluntary sectors. The campaign is led by the Home Office, working closely with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Cabinet Office. It aims to measurably and significantly improve the online safety behaviour and confidence of consumers and small businesses (SMEs).
• The Cyber Essentials  scheme identifies some fundamental technical security controls that an organisation needs to have in place to help defend against Internet-borne threats. All suppliers must be compliant with the new Cyber Essentials controls if bidding for government contracts which involve handling of sensitive and personal information and provision of certain technical products and services.
• Financial Fraud Action UK’s (FFA UK)  intelligence bureau provides a range of information and advice on online fraud.