ITSB and A One Insurance Group Cyber Launch

The Sandown Mercedes Benz of Poole showroom hosted The Dorset Cyber Launch and film premiere. Two leading Bournemouth based companies IT Support Business (ITSB) and A-One Insurance Group have joined forces in association with the leading Cyber Security Unit at Bournemouth University, to help corporations and SME (Small Business Owners) crackdown on cyber-crime – a problem which is estimated to cost the global economy around £266 billion.

Latest research shows that 81 percent of businesses suffered a security breach in the last 12 months, but 98 percent of large corporations and SMEs don’t have adequate insurance cover.

The Cyber team unveiled the first complete, tailored solution, to protect companies against cyber fraud at an affordable rate along with a fun and informative cyber video https://vimeo.com/185797174

They are also creating a series of FREE Cyber Crime events which will help businesses to understand how to protect themselves and what they need to implement to ensure they are adhering to the Government rules and regulations.

The official Dorset Cyber Launch held on 5th October at Sandown Mercedes Benz Poole in the presence of the Mayor of Poole Cllr Xena Dion, enabled guests to take part in a cyber journey, using Mercedes cars as a part of the voyage. Guests were also shown the premiere of the fight against cyber film, whilst sipping drinks, enjoying canapes and networking.

Mayor of Poole, Cllr Xena Dion said, “It was really interesting to meet such an informed and skilled team of experts who are behind this three-part partnership, developed to help other businesses protect themselves against cyber-crime. I was shocked to hear of the extent of the problem and the amount lost each year to internet based crimes.

Businesses are the life blood of our town and the Dorset economy, providing jobs, training and economic value, and anything we can do to support them is important. We know we have an excellent University in the heart of our community and it’s incredible to see what can be achieved when academics work with businesses and enterprises. I am so impressed that the film is fun and informative, as it is a great way to educate and inform.”