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Met recommends a top-down approach to combating cyber crime


The London Metropolitan Police’s Tom Lee on how he and his colleagues in the Cyber Unit help businesses and other organisations as well as members of the public to protect themselves from cyber criminals and particularly the threat of ransomware attacks.

We hear some of the horror stories he encounters on a daily basis and his number one tip to any business wanting to better combat cyber crime – it begins at the top.

And here’s a link to the Cyber Crime Unit page on the Met’s website where you will find guidance on how to protect yourself and your business from cyber crime, including some gameified learning.

Informed Sauce is hosting an Infinidat-sponsored event in London on 2 December about protecting businesses from cyber crime.

Short talks from the Metropolitan Police, a military-trained cyber threat expert and sponsor Infinidat’s EMEA Field CTO will be followed by a panel-led, room-wide moderated discussion, with plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your thoughts and ask questions.

Visit the event microsite for more details and to sign up.


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