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 […]
5 Trends Impacting Cyber Security in Education in 2026
Cyber security has become a core operational and safeguarding issue across the education sector. The 2025 UK GOV Cyber Security Breaches Survey makes this clear, revealing that education remains highly targeted. At a time when cloud platforms, digital learning and online communication underpin day-to-day operations, threat actors are exploiting persistent gaps in infrastructure, training and […]
Cyber Resilience Vs Cyber Security
Cyber Resilience vs Cyber Security: Why Your Business Needs Both Understanding the Difference For years, cyber security has focused on prevention to keep attackers out. These measures remain essential, but through our experience of over 200 ransomware recoveries the reality is clear: no organisation can guarantee complete protection. Cyber attacks are becoming more targeted, sophisticated, […]
Why Traditional Data Backups Aren’t Enough
How Immutable Storage and Anomaly Detection Are Transforming Data Security When it comes to data protection, the rules have changed. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, downtime is more expensive than ever, and many organisations are discovering that traditional backup strategies alone are no longer enough. While backups remain essential, modern resilience requires a smarter […]