27 October 2025
You don’t need to be a tech guru to know that cyber-attacks are on the rise. In fact, just a glance at the headlines is enough to send a chill through even the most composed compliance officer.
Marks & Spencer is reportedly losing £40 million a week in sales following a major cyber-attack earlier this year.
HSBC and Barclays have both fallen victim to breaches. These are firms with deep pockets and heavyweight IT teams.
So, let’s be blunt. If they can be hit, so can you.
For legal and accountancy firms, the stakes can be even higher.
Think:
All of this before you’ve even had a proper cup of tea to process what just happened.
Cyber threats are relentless!
From phishing emails and dodgy links to social engineering and stolen credentials, today’s attackers aren’t breaking in, they’re being welcomed in (red carpet rolled out) by untrained staff and everyday mistakes.
That’s why we want to stress that awareness training is your first line of defence.
Cyber security training that keeps your business and team safe
On a scale from one to ten, how confident are you that your team could identify, prevent, and resolve a cyber security issue?
We recommend updating your firm’s training if you answered anything other than ten.
Our practical, bite-sized modules cover the real threats that trip firms up, including:
Intro to cyber security
Phishing, credential theft & malware
Social engineering
People risks & insider threats
Remote working & device use
Online & social media threats
Responding to breaches
Whether your team’s remote, hybrid or in-office, TPA’s cyber training gives them the tools to prevent a breach, not just react to one.
What a difference cyber-security training makes
A client emails asking for funds to be transferred to a new account. It looks legitimate – same tone, same signature, nothing unusual.
In a firm without cyber training, the request is processed. Days later, the real client calls. They never changed their account details. The money’s gone, and so is the trust.
In a firm that’s completed The Professional Alternative’s cyber training, this email raises alarm bells. They know to double-check unusual payment requests. One quick call confirms it’s a scam, and so they follow the appropriate reporting steps – crisis averted!
Cyber security isn’t just IT’s job – it’s everyone’s!
Cyber-attacks aren’t going away, but the costs of being unprepared can.
It’s not enough to rely on your IT team to protect the firm from cyber threats. Everyone has a role to play in keeping the business, the team, and your clients safe.
The next breach could come through your receptionist’s inbox or your colleague’s mobile hotspot. Make sure your whole team is ready.
Let us help you reduce the risk of cyber-security breaches in your firm – get in touch.