6 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Managed Service Provider

Choosing the right managed service provider (MSP) is one of the most important technology decisions an SME can make. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides a helpful checklist of questions every organisation should ask before committing to a partner for managed IT services, from security certification to service quality and transparency. Below we walk […]

Your Backups Won’t Save You: What Ransomware Recovery Requires in 2026

When Marks & Spencer was hit by a ransomware attack over Easter 2025 – with attackers deploying the DragonForce encryptor across its systems – the retailer fortunately had backups. It had a security team, incident response procedures, and decades of operational expertise. None of that stopped the attack from wiping an estimated £300 million from […]

The Benefits of Cyber Essentials and Beyond

Benefits of Cyber Essentials Cyber attacks are now a constant threat for organisations of every size. From phishing and ransomware to attacks targeting unpatched systems, most incidents exploit basic, preventable weaknesses. Cyber Essentials, the UK government‑backed certification scheme, is designed to stop exactly these kinds of threats but only when the controls are implemented and […]