Welcome to the Security Surgery

The Security Surgery is a one-stop-shop for businesses and colleagues to get educated on cybersecurity risks. Here, we show you how to help increase your resilience against cybercrime – such as hacking, phishing and malware attacks – through education, best practice and software.

Today, cyberattacks and data breaches pose some of the biggest threats to your finances, operations and brand. So, we’ve created a range of free downloadable resources including infographics, videos, checklists, whitepapers, presentations and much more, to help your business achieve peak security health.

As cyberthreats are always developing and emerging, we’ll constantly add helpful new content to the Security Surgery. Register for updates to keep your eye on the ball!

The biggest cybersecurity blunders

Would you make IT mistakes as big as these? Our latest video counts down the biggest cybersecurity blunders made by companies such as Uber, Facebook and Equifax. And with 80-90% of cyberattacks being preventable, could you be next?

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Interactive security health check

Reveal the cybersecurity risks in your business in just 5 minutes with our Cybersecurity Health Check. You even get a personalised risk score and advice!

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Free Cybersecurity Resources

Finance and Business Management
Whitepaper: Protecting Your Business in the Cyberthreat Age
Security isn’t just for the IT department. This comprehensive, research-driven whitepaper advises finance executives how to harness the threats that directly target them, their departments and the company purse strings.
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When disaster strikes Infographic
When a cybersecurity disaster strikes, things can quickly go from good to bad, to worse. We walk you through the typical steps of a cyberattack and show a side-by-side comparison of a protected business versus a vulnerable one.
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5 ways ransomware holds your business hostage Infographic
Ransomware is having a resurgence – but are you (and your colleagues) poised to spot and intercept an attack? Get up to speed on the 5 red lights to look out for and discover the shocking statistics behind this costly cybercrime.
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Reel 'em In Phishing Infographic
What exactly is phishing, how is it deployed and most importantly, why should you be worried? Check out our infographic to find out more!
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Cybersecurity Checklist
Even the most vigilant business will have cyberthreats lurking in the shadows. Reveal the cybersecurity risks in your business in just 5 minutes with our Cybersecurity Health Check. You even get a personalised risk score and advice!
COMPLETE THE CHECKLIST
Security Health Check Infographic
A step-by-step breakdown of exactly what a cybersecurity audit should include, from policies to perimeter software and disaster recovery. We also explain what your business can expect to get out of a good audit.
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8 ways to outsmart ransomware Infographic
Ransomware isn’t just techie-talk. The risk it presents to business continuity, financial stability and reputation make it acutely relevant in the boardroom, too. These are the 8 steps you should take to maintain an effective shield against attack.
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Firewalls: The ultimate guide
The fast-moving world of cybersecurity means it’s not always easy to access current and comprehensive info about firewalls. That’s why we created this guide – all you need to know, in one place.
READ NOW
The ultimate guide to IT disaster recovery
What role does IT play in business continuity and disaster recovery? Get crystal clear definitions, find out why DR is so important for business and discover the key terms and technology solutions to be aware of in 2020.
READ THE GUIDE
How to run a disaster recovery test
It is impossible to know if your disaster recovery provision is fit for purpose if it isn’t tested. Read about how and why you should test here, including the difference between parallel and cutover tests.
READ NOW
Flexi-worker’s guide to malicious traffic
From smishing to deepfakes, there are still many threats that software cannot intercept. Get up to speed with 7 internet-based threats where employee vigilance is the best form of defence – and learn how to fine-tune your own detection skills.
Open here
Remote security audit infographic
A remote security audit highlights the associated risks of new ways of working. It also pinpoints whether reviews and updates are required to manage the new normal. But what actually happens during (and after) the audit?
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Phishing Staff Training Presentation
All you need to start educating your workforce about phishing, how to spot attacks and what to do if anyone clicks on a phishing email.
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The IT Manager's Maintenance Checklist
Our interactive IT Manager’s Maintenance Checklist indicates the tasks you should prioritise right now to ensure ongoing resilience, availability and security. It covers your key server, network, storage and security tasks and much more, plus you can check off as you go and set timescales to help keep on track.
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How to test your Disaster Recovery plan
No matter how advanced your software, meticulous your planning or well-briefed your people, it is impossible to know if untested DR is fit for purpose. Working through these 3 levels will ensure that business-critical IT, applications and data are available and resilient when disaster strikes.
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The 6 biggest disaster recovery fails
For every success story, there are a multitude of DR fails that are shocking, humiliating, and fiscally disastrous. These events are what we must learn from to avoid continuity nightmares of our own. Check out these 6 major DR fails from high-profile organisations.
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3 effective upgrades for emergency IT
Your remote working infrastructure should be configured for resilience and working as hard as it can to bring your workforce together and boost productivity. These are the top 3 upgrades we recommend you make.
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Saving time and keeping secure - the winning security trio
These 3 multifunctioning cybersecurity heroes will help focus your valuable time where it makes most impact to business productivity, while giving wellbeing and service a welcome lift too.
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The next-generation firewall buyer's guide
In response to network challenges posed by mass flexible working, increasing numbers of businesses are considering upgrading to a NGFW. Here, we break down the features to look for in a solution – including what you should demand as standard.
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IT, Technology and Operations
8 ways to outsmart ransomware Infographic
Ransomware isn’t just techie-talk. The risk it presents to business continuity, financial stability and reputation make it acutely relevant in the boardroom, too. These are the 8 steps you should take to maintain an effective shield against attack.
DOWNLOAD
Security Health Check Infographic
A step-by-step breakdown of exactly what a cybersecurity audit should include, from policies to perimeter software and disaster recovery. We also explain what your business can expect to get out of a good audit.
DOWNLOAD
When disaster strikes Infographic
When a cybersecurity disaster strikes, things can quickly go from good to bad, to worse. We walk you through the typical steps of a cyberattack and show a side-by-side comparison of a protected business versus a vulnerable one.
DOWNLOAD
Reel 'em In Phishing Infographic
What exactly is phishing, how is it deployed and most importantly, why should you be worried? Check out our infographic to find out more!
DOWNLOAD
5 ways ransomware holds your business hostage Infographic
Ransomware is having a resurgence – but are you (and your colleagues) poised to spot and intercept an attack? Get up to speed on the 5 red lights to look out for and discover the shocking statistics behind this costly cybercrime.
DOWNLOAD
Cybersecurity Checklist
Even the most vigilant business will have cyberthreats lurking in the shadows. Reveal the cybersecurity risks in your business in just 5 minutes with our Cybersecurity Health Check. You even get a personalised risk score and advice!
COMPLETE THE CHECKLIST
Firewalls: The Ultimate Guide
The fast-moving world of cybersecurity means it’s not always easy to access current and comprehensive info about firewalls. That’s why we created this guide – all you need to know, in one place.
READ NOW
The ultimate guide to IT disaster recovery
What role does IT play in business continuity and disaster recovery? Get crystal clear definitions, find out why DR is so important for business and discover the key terms and technology solutions to be aware of in 2020.
READ THE GUIDE
12 security tips for remote workers
Whether you’re a remote working veteran or you’ve only ever been office-based, our top tips infographic provides helpful pointers for keeping safe and secure when working from home.
READ THE TIPS
How to run a disaster recovery test
It is impossible to know if your disaster recovery provision is fit for purpose if it isn’t tested. Read about how and why you should test here, including the difference between parallel and cutover tests.
READ HERE
Remote security audit infographic
A remote security audit highlights the associated risks of new ways of working. It also pinpoints whether reviews and updates are required to manage the new normal. But what actually happens during (and after) the audit?
DOWNLOAD
Flexi-worker’s guide to malicious traffic
From smishing to deepfakes, there are still many threats that software cannot intercept. Get up to speed with 7 internet-based threats where employee vigilance is the best form of defence – and learn how to fine-tune your own detection skills.
Open here
The IT Manager's Maintenance Checklist
Our interactive IT Manager’s Maintenance Checklist indicates the tasks you should prioritise right now to ensure ongoing resilience, availability and security. It covers your key server, network, storage and security tasks and much more, plus you can check off as you go and set timescales to help keep on track.
DOWNLOAD
HR, Wellbeing and Productivity
Reel 'em In Phishing Infographic
What exactly is phishing, how is it deployed and most importantly, why should you be worried? Check out our infographic to find out more!
DOWNLOAD
Phishing Staff Training Presentation
All you need to start educating your workforce about phishing, how to spot attacks and what to do if anyone clicks on a phishing email.
DOWNLOAD
When disaster strikes Infographic
When a cybersecurity disaster strikes, things can quickly go from good to bad, to worse. We walk you through the typical steps of a cyberattack and show a side-by-side comparison of a protected business versus a vulnerable one.
DOWNLOAD
5 ways ransomware holds your business hostage Infographic
Ransomware is having a resurgence – but are you (and your colleagues) poised to spot and intercept an attack? Get up to speed on the 5 red lights to look out for and discover the shocking statistics behind this costly cybercrime.
DOWNLOAD
8 ways to outsmart ransomware Infographic
Ransomware isn’t just techie-talk. The risk it presents to business continuity, financial stability and reputation make it acutely relevant in the boardroom, too. These are the 8 steps you should take to maintain an effective shield against attack.
DOWNLOAD
Cybersecurity Checklist
Even the most vigilant business will have cyberthreats lurking in the shadows. Reveal the cybersecurity risks in your business in just 5 minutes with our Cybersecurity Health Check. You even get a personalised risk score and advice!
DOWNLOAD
Security Health Check Infographic
A step-by-step breakdown of exactly what a cybersecurity audit should include, from policies to perimeter software and disaster recovery. We also explain what your business can expect to get out of a good audit.
START YOUR HEALTH CHECK
Firewalls: The Ultimate Guide
The fast-moving world of cybersecurity means it’s not always easy to access current and comprehensive info about firewalls. That’s why we created this guide – all you need to know, in one place.
READ NOW
12 security tips for remote workers
Whether you’re a remote working veteran or you’ve only ever been office-based, our top tips infographic provides helpful pointers for keeping safe and secure when working from home.
READ THE TIPS
Remote security audit infographic
A remote security audit highlights the associated risks of new ways of working. It also pinpoints whether reviews and updates are required to manage the new normal. But what actually happens during (and after) the audit?
DOWNLOAD
The ultimate guide to IT disaster recovery
What role does IT play in business continuity and disaster recovery? Get crystal clear definitions, find out why DR is so important for business and discover the key terms and technology solutions to be aware of in 2020.
READ THE GUIDE
How to run a disaster recovery test
It is impossible to know if your disaster recovery provision is fit for purpose if it isn’t tested. Read about how and why you should test here, including the difference between parallel and cutover tests.
READ HERE
Flexi-worker’s guide to malicious traffic
From smishing to deepfakes, there are still many threats that software cannot intercept. Get up to speed with 7 internet-based threats where employee vigilance is the best form of defence – and learn how to fine-tune your own detection skills.
Open here