Data privacy and cyber risk

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Mitigating data privacy and cyber risks

In today’s threat landscape, every business is under attack. Continuous digital disruption and probing from cyber-criminals means that one data breach is all it takes to disrupt operations, damage hard-earned reputations, and incur major financial losses.

Looking after your data and strengthening cyber security isn’t optional anymore. It’s how businesses protect sensitive information, stay operational, and hold on to client trust. The right mix of practical solutions and experienced risk insight helps reduce exposure to new threats and meet regulatory expectations and compliance standards.

As a core part of our Risk Advisory services, we can highlight threats to your cyber security and take a proactive approach to helping you secure your data privacy. We support you in implementing a suite of measures that safeguard your business and protect your people from digital harm.

Our aim is to provide you with all the tools you need to minimise risks – both internally and externally – and operate with confidence. As your data privacy and cyber risk adviser, we build robust defences that not only protect your organisation but also enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

Turning cyber risk into business confidence

We work closely with experienced cyber security specialists to identify and close security gaps before they can be exploited. Using our Review, Inform, Secure model, we deliver thorough risk assessments and ongoing risk management support across the full security landscape – from data privacy and regulatory requirements to digital and operational security.

We tackle risks to data and technology before an incident occurs – which means less downtime, reduced risk of data breaches, and improved overall security posture.

Using our Review, Inform, Secure model, we deliver thorough risk assessments and ongoing risk management support across the full security landscape – from data privacy and regulatory requirements to digital and operational security, as well as robust cyber insurance.

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Who’s it for?

Data privacy and cyber-security risk management is essential for businesses that:

  • Are reliant on technology to conduct business
  • Are subject to a payment card industry (PCI) merchant services agreement
  • Electronically store business-critical data
  • Have a website
  • Use an online bank account
  • Hold personal data (such as names, addresses, and banking information)

Why implement it?

  • Protection for your business – data and cyber security solutions provide digital protection to your business that will ensure your employees aren’t at risk from potential threats such as ransomware
  • Increased productivity – viruses can slow down systems and computers, making work practically impossible in some cases
  • Improve client confidence – reduce the risk of reputational damage and reassure clients that their personal data will be protected
  • Attract new business – good risk management practices may attract new clients. For some contracts, only those that can demonstrate strong data privacy and cyber security systems may tender for the business
  • Legal action – cyber security can help prevent data breaches and subsequent legal action and penalties
  • Getting cyber security and data protection right can be a challenge for all companies, no matter their size

Our data privacy and cyber risk services

We offer a comprehensive range of data and cyber security risk services, including:

  • Cyber insurance

  • Information and cyber security auditing

  • Online reputation protection

  • Penetration testing

  • Data privacy discovery review

  • Disaster recovery exercises

  • Remote and onsite training

  • Managed detection and response

  • Darkweb monitoring

  • Certification guidance and support

  • Policy writing

  • Security incident and event management

Cyber risk is no longer a purely technical issue – it’s a business one. By taking a structured, proactive approach to data privacy and cyber security, organisations can reduce exposure, strengthen resilience, and respond with confidence when threats emerge. If you want a clearer view of your current risk position and practical support to address it, get in touch with Howden’s specialist cyber team today to start a conversation about how we can help.

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Alternatively, if your enquiry relates to an urgent risk incident, please call 0345 076 2288.


If you are an existing client of Barnett Waddingham or Risk Evolves, who have now joined us to form Howden Risk Advisory, please get in touch with your usual contacts, or for any urgent risk incidents, please call 0345 076 2288.

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What to do if you are experiencing financial difficulties

We recognise that the current economic conditions are putting pressure on many households and businesses. At Howden, we are committed to finding ways to assist our customers who may require additional support during these times.

If you’re currently facing financial difficulty, please speak to us about your insurance policies by:-

-contacting your Howden Service Team; 
-calling Howden on 0207 545 2800;
-using the Enquiry form.

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