In this issue: Topical tech news from around the world; is more regulation the way to promote cyber best practice?; what should smaller practices consider when looking for an IT provider?; avoiding spreadsheet errors; and the recent DDoS attack on the Labour Party.
- Cover story: How your business can benefit from cyber essentials certification
Making cyber security a key business priority can be achieved by going through an appropriate accreditation process. - Byte size: Tech news roundup
How cutting the amount of emails you send could cut your carbon emissions; the BBC is losing appeal among younger audiences; and China’s attempts to combat scams with facial recognition on mobile phones. - Practice tips: How to make app stacks work for you and your client
Our new columnist, MHA Carpenter Box partner Nathan Keeley, explains the benefits of building tailored app stacks for clients. - Creating a cyber security culture in the industry
Kirstin Gillon asks if more regulation is the way to promote best practice or if cultural change is needed within the industry. - Are you being served by your IT provider?
Smaller practices need to consider carefully how to find the IT provider that works best for them. David Styles has some tips. - Boosting your data dive for audit analytics
The pace of change in the audit analytics market is making auditors reconsider their choice of tools. Lesley Meall looks at developments. - From finance to guidance
As well as efficiency improvements, technology can transform the finance function – making it less about data and more about insight. Kirstin Gillon looks at the latest research. - Don't fall foul of these common Microsoft Excel horrors
Avoid reputational Armageddon by steering clear of these simple spreadsheet errors, writes Simon Hurst. - Lessons in hacking and digital vandalism
The scope of cyber attacks varies enormously – as evidenced by the recent low-level assaults on the Labour Party, says Leo Waldock.
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