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Cybercrime is hot topic at Yorkshire Business Market

Boston Spa-based Deans Computer Services (DCS) enjoyed a busy appearance as an exhibitor at the recent Yorkshire Business Market 2017 in Harrogate with a high volume of enquiries reflecting growing concerns about cyber security.

With a key theme focusing start-ups and micro business development, the event at Harrogate Pavilions attracted a substantial number of fledgling companies and many of them sought advice from DCS regarding threats to network, web and email applications. Delegates were particularly keen to discuss anti-virus, data encryption and secure back-up systems and learn more about common forms of cybercrime such as phishing and ransomware.

DCS marketing director, Suzie Cowling, said: “Yorkshire Business Market is an opportunity for companies in the region to promote their businesses and learn from each other. DCS certainly learned a great deal –we were struck by how much attention new businesses are now paying to the threat of cyber security. The issue used to be an afterthought for many start-ups, but cyber attacks are increasingly widespread, increasingly sophisticated and often debilitating for SMEs. Sourcing reliable protection against cybercrime is now as fundamental to any new business as a phone line or a broadband connection. Companies of all sizes need to be equipped with the necessary tools to protect themselves from every angle.”

The Yorkshire Business Market featured a wide range of exhibiting businesses and keynote speakers covering topics from social media to a growth strategy, including a sales and business development masterclass from Ruth Whiteley, known to many as a contestant in the 2015 series of The Apprentice TV show. The Yorkshire Business Market is now in its 12th year and plans are already taking shape for the 2018 event.

DCS delivers leading-edge and reliable software solutions to small and medium sized businesses. Formed in 1982, the company provides systems consultancy and integration, networking installations, equipment maintenance and repairs, accounting and business software installation with training and support, bespoke programming, internet e-mail/e-commerce solutions and business forms.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Sam Jones .