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Oxford Innovation Cornwall Business Coach Sara Webb speaks to Stephen Holton, Cyber Protect Prepare and Prevent Officer from the South West Regional Cyber Crime Unit.In this critical episode, Sara and Stephen discuss the importance of awareness and measures small businesses can take to minimise their exposure to Cyber Crime, especially during a period of vulnerability for all.If you'd like to search for specific topics on this throughout the podcast, you can skip ahead to the following:03:04 – What is Cyber Crime? / The differences between cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crime06:39 – How is Covid-19 affecting Cyber Crime?10:18 – How to minimise Cyber Crime risks to your business15:41 – Ransomware and considerations for your business’ back-up process21:59 – Phishing emails25:40 – Cyber Crime risks associated with working from home31:11 – Covid-19 and online fraud35:06 – How should businesses respond to a suspected cyber attack?Click here to book an online coaching session with an Oxford Innovation coach. (For businesses based in Cornwall & IoS)You can download the summary leaflet mentioned in this episode via this link.The NCSC has released some home working advice which may be useful for those suddenly working from home: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/home-workingSign up for the fortnightly Regional Cyber Briefing mentioned in the podcast by going to the 'Protecting Organisations' section at https://www.swrocu.police.uk/cyber-crime/E-mail: swcyberprotect@avonandsomerset.police.ukLinkedIn: SW Regional Cyber Crime UnitTwitter: @swrccu