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Commentary on compliance changes, threat developments, and practical security advice for growing businesses.
What a vCISO Actually Does (And When You Need One)
Most UK businesses can't justify a full-time CISO but still need someone steering security strategy. A virtual CISO fills that gap, but what does the role actually involve, and how do you know when it's time?
Read Full AnalysisYour Certificates Are About to Expire a Lot Faster: Here's What to Do About It
The CA/Browser Forum has voted to slash TLS certificate lifespans to 47 days by 2029. Phase 1 is already live. If you're still renewing certificates manually, you have until September before the workload doubles.
Five Security Quick Wins That Cost Less Than a Data Breach
Not every security improvement requires a transformation programme. Five changes, most of them free, that reduce your risk more than any single product purchase. Each one takes less than a day. A breach takes less than a morning to cost more.
Phishing Has Evolved - Your Awareness Training Probably Hasn't
Modern phishing doesn't look like it used to. AI-generated voice calls, deepfake video meetings, and personalised emails have made the old 'spot the typo' training useless. Here's what actually works in 2026.
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The SMB Ransomware Shift: Why Threat Actors Moved Downmarket
Enterprise defences have hardened. In response, organised cybercrime groups have pivoted to high-volume, automated attacks targeting the weakest links in the supply chain: SMEs and professional services firms. Here is exactly how they are doing it, and what controls actually stop them.
Cloud Misconfiguration: The Breach You're Already Having
Most cloud security failures aren't advanced attacks. They're settings nobody checked. If your business runs Microsoft 365, Azure, or AWS with default settings, you're probably exposed right now.
Cyber Insurance: What's Covered, What Isn't, and What Insurers Now Expect
Cyber insurance premiums have stabilised, but the rules have tightened. If you can't prove your security controls were working at the moment of breach, your claim is getting denied. Most UK businesses haven't checked their policy in over a year.
Cyber Essentials in 2026: What's Actually Changed and Why It Matters
The Cyber Essentials scheme just got its biggest shake-up in years. If you're certifying or recertifying in 2026, the rules have changed, and some of them will catch you out.
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