Cybercrime Isn’t Just a Big Business Problem
Cybercriminals aren’t just going after banks or global corporations—they’re coming after small businesses in every community.
Why? Because small businesses often have limited IT resources, less formal training, and may underestimate their risk. That makes them an easier target for scams, ransomware, and other digital attacks.
The reality? Threats like business email compromise, ransomware, smishing, and malware are becoming everyday risks for local businesses.
ICCSO: A Community Interest Company Built to Protect Everyone
The International Consortium for Cyber Security Operations (ICCSO) is a Community Interest Company (CIC)—which means it exists solely to serve the public good, not to maximise profit.
Our mission is simple:
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Bring people together—small business owners, cybersecurity experts, law enforcement, educators, and policymakers.
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Share knowledge and tools that make communities more resilient against cybercrime.
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Ensure no one is left behind—even the smallest business should have access to the same level of cyber protection as a large corporation.
How ICCSO Protects Small Businesses Through Community Power
Real-Time Threat Warnings
If a business in the ICCSO network spots a scam—like a fake supplier invoice or ransomware-laden email—it can be flagged and instantly shared with others, so the entire community benefits from that one alert.
Practical, No-Jargon Training
Our training isn’t technical overload. We deliver clear, actionable advice in plain English, including:
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How to spot suspicious payment requests
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How ransomware typically spreads
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How to verify a link or attachment is safe
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What steps to take if you suspect a breach
Incident Response Guidance
When trouble hits, you’re not left guessing. ICCSO can connect you to trained professionals who guide you step-by-step—whether that’s isolating a malware infection, reporting a phishing scam, or restoring operations safely.
Peer-to-Peer Support
ICCSO is as much about people as it is about technology. Our network allows small businesses to share experiences, learn from each other, and grow stronger together.
Community Example
A small independent retailer receives what appears to be a payment request from a long-term supplier—except it’s a scam.
Without ICCSO: The owner might make the payment, losing thousands and disrupting operations.
With ICCSO:
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The scam is already logged in ICCSO’s alerts feed.
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The owner, having completed ICCSO’s quick verification checklist, calls the supplier to confirm.
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They avoid the loss and post the warning so others in the network don’t get tricked.
Final Word
Because ICCSO is a Community Interest Company, our focus isn’t selling a product—it’s building cyber resilience together.
When local businesses work together through ICCSO, they form a shared shield against cybercriminals. And the more members there are, the stronger that shield becomes.
We’re here to protect our communities—because together, we’re harder to hack.