Business Security News
Cyber Essentials: Key Differences Between the IASME Montpelier and Willow Question Sets
IASME retired the current Montpelier Cyber Essentials question set on 28 April 2025. It has been replaced by Willow, a more detailed and updated version aligned with current cybersecurity expectations. The new question set raises the bar for organisations by...
Why You Should Automate Your Cyber Essentials Process
Cyber Essentials is the UK Government’s cyber security standard which is designed to make cyber security accessible for businesses of all sizes. Cyber Essentials' five areas of coverage are designed to be a baseline for cyber security rather than a comprehensive...
Understanding Supply Chain Attacks (Plus 8 To Watch Out For!)
Supply chain attacks are as varied as they are devastating. Some involve inserting malicious code into software, while others aim to compromise legitimate websites. The aim of these attacks is to cause as much chaos as possible, disrupting the flow of products and...
Key Considerations for Data Backup and Recovery Software in Protecting On-Premise and Hybrid Cloud Environments.
As cyber threats continue to escalate globally, data backup and recovery software has become an essential last line of defence for protecting organisations in both on-premise and hybrid cloud environments. The increasing frequency of cyberattacks, particularly...
How Resilient Is Your Data Backup?
When was the last time you reviewed your data storage protection and backup policies Are you still relying on an on-premise scale-up or scale-out solution? How often are you backing up your data? Here are our top five reasons for reviewing your...
What Does It Take To Complete Cyber Essentials?
As small or medium-sized businesses, we are all guilty of thinking we have done enough to protect against cyber-attacks and disruption. We have all seen the figures produced by the UK government's Cyber security breaches survey, highlighting the issue. As...
Are VPNs better for remote workers in the UK than Remote Desktop connections?
Remote working has become the norm for many employees. As businesses strive to maintain productivity and workforce flexibility, securing ways to access company systems and data remotely has never been more crucial. Two standard technologies that facilitate remote...
What’s the best fit for your organisation – Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001?
Cyberattacks pose a significant threat to businesses, causing disruption ranging from financial losses to reputational damage and operational downtime. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats means organisations of all sizes must proactively safeguard their...
Are you leaving your business at risk from cyber threats?
According to the latest data from the UK Government’s Cyber security breaches survey, 58% of UK small businesses experienced a cyber attack in 2024. Other cyber security statistics from the 2024 survey are enlightening: There were 7.78 million cyber...