
Two-fifths of SME employees take on cybersecurity responsibilities beyond job description
Uswitch Business Broadband found that 37% of SME employees said cybersecurity was not part of their role when they started their job.

Uswitch Business Broadband found that 37% of SME employees said cybersecurity was not part of their role when they started their job.

The findings come from a survey of 500 senior decision-makers commissioned by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).

The SME Digitalisation Report, based on a survey of 700 UK SME owners across sectors including retail, IT and education, found that 55% see digitalising processes as a key objective for 2026.

As millions of workers prepare to head off on their summer holidays, cybersecurity experts at FLR Spectron have highlighted the risks of staying connected to work.

Management and consulting had 130 jobs, while finance had 119 roles on offer.

Launched as part of the Government’s 'Plan for Change', the Cyber Growth Action Plan will chart a path for long-term expansion in the UK’s cyber industry.

Demand for cybersecurity talent is growing by up to 12% each year, with recent high-profile cyberattacks prompting a surge in hiring across retail and e-commerce sectors.

Recognising the impact such attacks have on working people as they go about their daily lives, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will highlight moves to “bolster our national defences” including through the Cyber Security Bill.

The product offers limits of up to £5m and combines professional indemnity with specialist technology cyber cover.

The ICO reports a sharp increase in cyber attacks, urging sectors like finance, retail, and education to bolster cyber security.
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