Learn the real risks of cloud computing and find out the latest approaches and tools for cloud cyber security at this FREE one-day conference.
Organised by Bluegrass Group , a trusted provider of outsourced IT support services to SMEs across the UK, the conference is one of several events taking place during Exeter’s Cyber Security Awareness Week .
In the keynote speech, Alexis Hustle from BBC's "The Real Hustle" will be sharing the top tactics that hackers use and providing the inside information on how security solutions can fail. Joining Alexis will be six other expert...
Join Bluegrass Group at their FREE business networking event during Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) 2020.
There’ll be drinks and nibbles, a short interactive cyber quiz and the opportunity to network with other like-minded business owners.
Pre-booking essential, click here to book.
CSAW is the UK’s only week of free events dedicated to raising awareness of cyber security. Offering several different free events it provides a unique platform for education, sharing of best practice and networking opportunities within the region.
Exeter’s highly successful Cyber Security Awareness Week finally drew to a close - just seven weeks late!
The last event in the sell out programme of events had to be postponed because of snow. But the organisers, Bluegrass Group, were determined the week should finish in style.
Undaunted, they rescheduled the final event at Hanlons Brewery in Newton St Cyres to toast the success of the week and announce plans for next year’s event.
This year’s CSAW attracted 90 businesses from the city who attended a week long range of seminars, workshops and networking events,...
More than 90 businesses have been given some stark facts about the possibility of cyber attacks on their computer systems. Eleven top UK speakers including Europe’s Number One ethical hacker Jamie Woodruff (above) outlined the risks and the realities of being attacked, and provided useful advice on how to conquer the threat during Exeter’s recent Cyber Security Awareness Week.
Mr Woodruff, who is employed by companies to hack into their systems and expose their weaknesses, gave a fascinating insight into the mind of a hacker. His work has included demonstrating the vulnerabilities...
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has praised the city’s forthcoming Cyber Security Awareness Week for leading the war against increasing online crime.
Mr Bradshaw said it was a timely reminder for all businesses to review their online security and prepare for General Data Protection Regulation coming into force in May, requiring companies to change the way they capture and store personal details.
Congratulating Exeter-based Bluegrass Group for organising a week long programme of free seminars and workshops, Mr Bradshaw said: ‘ Cyber Security Awareness Week is yet another excellent...
Exeter businesses are being offered the chance to prepare themselves for the escalating war against cyber crime.
The City’s Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW) will offer a series of free workshops and seminars on all aspects of cyber crime, from taking preventative steps to watching a live data recovery demonstration.
One whole day of events will be devoted to the implications of the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force in May. Delegates will learn how to prepare to be data compliant as well as manage their day to day data protection,...
Technology apprentice Rebecca Lane (above) has her sights firmly set on a career in IT - and turned her back very firmly on university. The 17-year-old is still studying A level IT at Okehampton College but fits her studies in at home, around her full time job as the first ever appointed female apprentice at Bluegrass Computer Services. based at Pynes Hil in Exeter. ‘Basically I’m getting the same amount of education, but I’m being paid for it,’ said Rebecca. ‘I’m getting great practical training here which I hope will take me into a good full time job when I finish my apprenticeship. Plus...
Exeter-based IT support provider and cyber security specialist, Bluegrass Group , is urging all local businesses to educate their staff on cyber security following the recent ransomware attack on the NHS.
45 NHS bodies, as well as organisations across the globe, were affected by the ransomware virus, WannaCry, which arrived via emails with an invoice, job offer or other authentic looking document attached. Clicking on the attachment enabled the infection.
Bluegrass, which ran the UK’s first ever Cyber Security Awareness Week earlier this year, has helped many local...
They’re still smiling! Not many people would be if their computer mini server packed with important data accidentally fell into a fish tank.
This demonstration had a happy ending at Exeter’s Cyber Security Awareness Week, where experts stressed the importance of backing up precious data and the dangers of it falling into the wrong hands. Or indeed a threat closer to home, data simply falling into the family fish tank. The server recovered completely from its unexpected dip, hence smiles all round, to the relief of the audience.
There’s been more praise for Exeter businesses organising this week’s Cyber Security Awareness Week.
The Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Matt Hancock has sent a message congratulating them on taking the problem head on.
‘It’s great to see businesses in Exeter and the south West getting together to tackle this growing area of concern,’ he said
Mr Hancock said cyber security is a top government priority, with a £1.9 billion investment to make the UK the safest place to live and do business online. He urged all businesses to take up free advice and training...
