http://news.techworld.com/security/3443429/uk-government-offers-smes-5000-improve-their-cyber-security/
By Sophie Curtis
Techworld
23 April 2013
The UK government's Technology Strategy Board has extended its
Innovation Vouchers scheme to allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
to bid for up to £5,000 from a £500,000 pot to improve their cyber
security by bringing in outside expertise.
“Keeping electronic information safe and secure is vital to a business’s
bottom line. Companies are more at risk than ever of having their cyber
security compromised, in particular small businesses, and no sector is
immune from attack. But there are simple steps that can be taken to
prevent the majority of incidents,” said Minister for Universities and
Science David Willetts.
“The package of support we are announcing today will help small
businesses protect valuable assets like financial information, websites,
equipment, software and intellectual property, driving growth and
keeping UK businesses ahead in the global race.”
The news is accompanied by research by the Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills (BIS), which found that more small businesses than
ever are facing the threat of losing confidential information through
cyber attacks.
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