This year has seen major UK organisations – Jaguar Land Rover, M&S, The Co-op and more, disrupted by cyber attacks. According to the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), incidents are increasing fast, and businesses need to prepare for the worst.
The Numbers Are Climbing
There have already been 204 major cyber incidents this year, nearly double the previous year and that’s only the ones publicly reported.
Why Preparation Matters
Cyber resilience isn’t just about having good technology. It’s also about strategy, communication, and being able to operate when systems go down.
When ransomware hits or critical services go offline, having a paper-based backup plan can be the difference between staying operational and shutting down entirely.
As the NCSC puts it:
“You wouldn’t walk onto a building site without a helmet – so why go online without protection?”
Questions Every Business Should Ask
- Could your team operate without access to IT systems?
- Do you have offline copies of critical processes?
- Is there a clear communication plan in place for an IT outage?
Strengthen Your Cyber Resilience
If your business doesn’t yet have an offline contingency plan, or you’re unsure where to start, the Skunkworks IT team can help you build a robust, practical strategy.
Speak with us today to make sure your business is prepared for modern cyber threats.