Shropshire Chamber offers cyber security help to members

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 05:58 · Archive

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is offering discounted Cyber Essentials certification to members during Cyber Awareness Month. The initiative aims to make cyber resilience more accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes. Nearly half of UK SMEs experienced some form of cyber incident over the past year, according to Government figures cited by the Chamber.

The chamber has partnered with four IASME-accredited companies to support the scheme. These are CNI Security Solutions and Round Cyber from Telford, and Start Tech and Securebtyes Solutions from Shrewsbury. These companies will guide businesses through the certification process from initial readiness checks to full certification.

Ruth Ross, chief executive of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, said: 'Every organisation relies on digital systems to operate, communicate and serve customers, which means cyber resilience has become a core business responsibility.' The Chamber also held an AI for Business seminar at The Quad in Telford as part of its tech-themed events calendar, bringing together local experts to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Shropshire Live reports that the event featured speakers from Purple Frog Data, Harper Adams University and Imagine Training.

How it is being reported

• Helping Shropshire businesses to be AI and cyber resilientShropshire Chamber of Commerce has been marking Cyber Awareness Month with a series of events and promotions to help businesses harness the power of technology.Shropshire Live · 27 Oct, 05:20
• Shropshire Chamber offers members discounted Cyber Essentials certificationShropshire Chamber of Commerce is helping businesses harness the power of technology.Ludlow Advertiser · 26 Oct, 13:39

In this story: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce · Ruth Ross · CNI Security Solutions · Round Cyber · Start Tech · Securebtyes Solutions · Shropshire · Telford

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