Morning all,
I don't know if any of you know about the recent outburst of cyber attacks online- but reading online yesterday made me realise that cyber security is so important! Online hacking is becoming second nature to many people and we need to knuckle down on security. As local businesses we are at more risk than anyone. We are seen as vulnerable because we do not pay thousands of staff to prevent hackers from invading our websites.
The BBC have said that the government are planning to spend £1.9 billion on cyber protection online- meaning that hackers will find it virtually impossible to gain access to any business webpage. The money however will not just be used for the online protection of small businesses, it will also be put towards the training needed for businesses to incorporate an understanding of how to keep their business safe online.
On a personal level, I think that this is a really positive approach from the government to help benefit businesses; especially local businesses that need looking after within this field. On the other hand our local economy is struggling due to lack of funds for the NHS; so the question is what is more important?
If people are not in good health or working condition then businesses are going to be at a disadvantage due to lack of workers perhaps. Maybe it is just me thinking too much into things, but I think that the sum of money being used for cyber security is an extreme amount when the society is struggling in other areas that could be seen as more important as an overall. I mean it is not just the NHS: school budgets are being cut rapidly by the government meaning less money for school projects/trips etc. Education is slacking as a result of having zero funds to make learning interactive and fun. I have even heard photocopying budgets are being cut within schools; this resulting in a limited amount of coloured paper
Well that's it then! Its a trip back to the Victorian ages for the younger generation. I wonder how they will cope
On a more serious note, we do need to think about the importance of government funds and what is a priority within today's society.
Please share your views, I would love to hear what you think regarding this.
