Summary:
- The article discusses a survey conducted by the UK government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), which found that half of UK firms lack basic cybersecurity measures.
- The survey revealed that only 46% of businesses have basic technical controls in place, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and regularly updating software.
- The article highlights the importance of implementing basic cybersecurity measures to protect businesses from cyber threats, and the need for more education and awareness around cybersecurity best practices.