Guidance
Business innovation, protection and cyber security
Get support for research and development, protect your business assets, and keep information secure.
Overview
Innovation can create valuable new products, services and processes. Protecting those assets and the information your business holds is an important part of managing risk.
Research and development
Research and development support may be available for eligible projects. Keep clear project and spending records, and check the terms of any funding before you apply.
Protect intellectual property
Your name, designs, inventions, creative work and confidential information may be protected in different ways. Consider trade marks, patents, design protection, copyright and confidentiality agreements.
Protect personal data
Only collect and use personal information lawfully. Tell people how their information is used, keep it secure and have a process for handling data requests and breaches.
Improve cyber security
Use strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, software updates and regular backups. Train staff to spot suspicious messages and make a plan for responding to a cyber incident.