Now the Government has begun lifting lockdown restrictions and business owners are focusing on getting their businesses back up and running, we want to share some helpful advice to support you with your preparation. From safety checks to supply chain disruption and security measures to staffing, getting back to business will be far more than just switching the lights back on.

This document highlights the exposures that directors, officers and senior managers may face as we return to business, in addition to setting out some considerations you should be taking into account as we enter what can only be described as unchartered waters.

Get back to business the right way.

With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK many of our clients are implementing contingency plans such as home-working, skeleton staffing, social distancing and cleansing regimes to maintain operations. However, for some organisations this is not possible, and following the latest government advice some workplaces will now temporarily shut down for a period of time. Buildings, whether temporarily closed or permanently unoccupied can be at greater risk from the likes of arson, antisocial behaviour such as vandalism or squatters, theft, and escape of water.

Read the full guidance here

It’s been many weeks since many parts of the world went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, forcing many workers into remote working. Unsurprisingly, cyber criminals are taking advantage of the current situation and increased number of vulnerable targets. It pays to stay abreast of cyber exposure. We have documented some of the most recent common attacks that we have seen.

Common Cyber Attacks