Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for large organisations or government bodies — they affect businesses of every size, across every sector. That’s why CyberScotland Week is such an important initiative. It’s a national campaign focused on helping individuals and organisations build the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe online.
For businesses across the Highlands, cyber security isn’t just an IT issue — it’s a business continuity issue. A successful phishing attack, ransomware incident or data breach can disrupt operations, damage customer trust and result in costly downtime.
The good news? Most cyber incidents are preventable with the right awareness and a few practical steps.
Start with the basics:
- Think before you click – Phishing emails remain the most common entry point for cyber criminals. If something feels unusual, check it.
- Use strong, unique passwords – and enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible.
- Keep systems updated – Regular updates patch security vulnerabilities.
- Train your team – Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility, not just the IT department.
- Back up your data – and make sure those backups are secure and tested.
CyberScotland Week is a great reminder that resilience isn’t about eliminating risk entirely — it’s about being prepared, informed and able to respond quickly if something does happen.
This is where working with a local, experienced IT partner can make a real difference.
At sfG, we work with businesses across the Highlands and Islands every day, helping them stay protected and confident in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Being local means we understand the challenges our business community faces. Being independent means our advice is based on what’s right for you — not tied to a single vendor or corporate agenda. And being experienced means we’ve seen the threats evolve and know how to put practical, effective protections in place.
Most importantly, we believe cyber security shouldn’t feel intimidating. Our approach is friendly, straightforward and focused on giving you clarity — whether that’s reviewing your current setup, providing structured staff awareness training, or putting the right safeguards in place.
CyberScotland Week is a timely opportunity to ask a simple question: If a cyber incident happened tomorrow, how prepared would your business be?
If the answer isn’t “very”, now is the perfect time to start the conversation. Because staying cyber aware and resilient is something we’re all stronger at — together.