The Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) and Institute of Scottish professional Willwriters (ISPW) have negociated a financially favourableagreement with the market setting email protection organisation ‘Beyond Encryption’ to ensure that all members are protected from the devastating impact of a cyber attack.
Last year, email fraud became the preferred form of attack amongst cyber criminals.
According to a recent report by Action Fraud, which includes information on both individual and business data breaches, computer misuse increased by 12% in the UK, despite the fact that there was a 25% reduction in the use of ransomware.
Instead, unscrupulous hackers targeted their attention towards the human vulnerability associated with email fraud.
Of the 24,063 computer misuse offences reported, 9,458 cases involved successful email fraud. This equates to a 35% increase on the figures from 2017.
Those working in Legal Services are a specific target as hackers are attracted to the sensitive client data that could be held by businesses working in wills, probate and estate planning.
Losing this data to unscrupulous cyber criminals could have a devastating and lasting effect on already grieving families.
Additionally, failing to protect the data you hold could result in substantial fines amounting to 2% of your company’s annual turnover from the UK’s regulatory watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Delegates attending the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) Annual Conference this week have had the opportunity to explore the wealth of knowledge and experience on offer and, for matters involving cyber security, our valued exhibitor, Beyond Encryption, are on hand to explain how email fraud can be reduced using their technology.
Additionally, the informative (if troubling) talk from Paul Holland from Beyond Encryption on the dangers presented by attacks on information security was well received and made all delegates consider the importance of making email communication safe in order to safeguard business and clients’ sensitive information as well.
Beyond Encryption provides secure messaging and digital engagement solutions for small to medium sized enterprises (SME) and their clients. Their solution to combat persistent email threats uses military grade encryption and a unique identity assurance technique to ensure that all message data travels across the internet safely and is only released to the intended recipient.
Built on Beyond Encryption’s unique ‘Identity Secured Communication’ technology, Mailock® which seamlessly integrates with the user’s email systems and assures the recipient of new mail that it has been sent securely. Additionally, it notifies the sender that the message has been securely received and opened by the recipient, creating peace of mind that your communication is genuine, and the cyber criminals are left out in the cold.
All IPW/ISPW members are entitled to take advantage of an exclusive offer, granting access to this vital service at a discounted monthly rate.
Failing to protect your business from online threats will be detrimental both reputationally and financially. Working in wills and estate planning could also mean that vulnerable businesses expose already grieving families to unnecessary distress and inconvenience.
To take advantage of the relationship with Beyond Encryption and the special pricing, please use this link.
