In today’s digital landscape, small businesses across the Rangitikei and Manawatū are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals. We know many business owners invest in antivirus software and firewalls, however, sometimes the breach point isn’t technical—it’s human!
According to CERT NZ (Computer Emergency Response Team), over 80% of cyber incidents in small businesses stem from staff mistakes. A single click on a phishing email or suspicious link can unleash ransomware, steal customer data, or lock down your systems. The financial and reputational damage can be extensive.
That’s why cybersecurity training isn’t optional—it’s essential.
One errant click on a phishing email or malicious link can lock you out with ransomware or siphon off confidential customer data. Preventing these incidents starts with education, transform your staff members into your first line of defence with effective training which cultivates a culture of cyber awareness and vigilance:
- Spot red flags in emails: look for generic greetings, misspelled URLs, or urgent and threatening language.
- Hover before you click: to reveal hidden links to confirm whether a website is legitimate.
- Treat attachments with caution: even familiar senders may have been compromised.
- Enforce two-factor authentication on all critical accounts to block stolen credentials.
- Run regular phishing simulations to test and reinforce what employees learn.
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—think of it as a business survival strategy. Your staff are your first line of defence. Your reputation, customer trust, and bottom line depend on every team member knowing how to recognise and repel real-world attacks.
To help with this, we can come to your business to give customised training for you and your staff on cybersecurity awareness. Learn how to build a human firewall and keep your team one step ahead of cyber threats.
Let’s make Marton and the Rangitikei – Manawatu districts a harder target—one smart click at a time.