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Deepfakes, voice clones, and AI-written lures
European Cybersecurity Month highlights social engineering for good reason. Attacks now target people more than code. Even a cloned voice or a routine approval process can lead to failures, despite having good controls in place. These issues can be avoided only if leadership recognises social engine …
Your supply chain just got stronger
Cyber Essentials Renewed Conosco has renewed Cyber Essentials Plus for another year, with the new certificate issued this October. The assessment confirms that core controls are in place, operating correctly, and applied to real devices across the environment that underpins client services. That inc …
Windows 10 end of support: what actually happens on 14 October 2025
Windows 10 support ends on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. That switch does not power off devices; it changes the risk. Security updates for Windows 10 stop, which means exploits widen, and insurers, auditors, and procurement officers will ask more complex questions. Microsoft is clear about what ends, an …
We made 9 cybersecurity predictions for 2025 - how are we doing?
Back in January, we sketched nine forces we said would shape cybersecurity through 2025. Seven months of field data are in. Some calls landed almost on the nose, others misfired, and a few are still warming up. Below is the expanded scorecard on how our predictions are stacking up. For details on ho …
Switching MSPs: What you need to know
Changing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) represents a pivotal decision for mid-sized enterprises in the UK. This choice often stems from a desire for improved IT support, enhanced cybersecurity measures, cost efficiency, or better alignment with business goals and technology strategies. The transit …
What to do when your IT Support starts to fail you
The gap between expectation and reality IT support is meant to underpin performance, not frustrate it. But when service slips; when response times drag, issues resurface, and strategy goes silent, it’s easy to feel stuck. Changing providers can seem like a hassle, yet accepting substandard service c …
Top 10 things to check to ensure your MSP is delivering true service excellence
When your business depends on technology, your managed service provider plays a central role in keeping things moving. But beyond quick fixes and system uptime, true service excellence is about long-term partnership, strategic value, and a commitment to your success. Whether you're reviewing your cu …
Service Excellence: The standard you should be demanding from your IT partner
Service excellence is what your business needs, and what too many Managed Service Providers fail to deliver. This concept goes beyond being just a buzzword; it represents a standard to strive for. Organisations can create valuable partnerships by fostering a measurable, strategic, and unwavering com …
Is your IT provider up to the task?
No one dreams about buying IT support. It’s not exciting, it’s not glamorous, and it’s certainly not something most businesses approach with enthusiasm. It’s a grudge purchase. A line on the balance sheet that exists because it has to, not because anyone wants it there. IT support is bought under pr …
Risk vs reward: balancing cyber budgets for the next financial year
Depending on the start of your financial year, most businesses should be well into their financial planning by now, with January 2025 rapidly ticking by. For many CEOs, Managing Directors, and Board Members of mid-size UK businesses, the question of how much to invest in cybersecurity and broader te …
Our continued commitment to quality management & information security
January 2025 is a momentous time for us. Following a thorough integrated audit, we have successfully renewed our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, valid until February 2028.
A guide to cyber insurance in 2025
Mid-sized UK businesses have seen a continued rise in cyber threats over the last year, with more data emerging from 2024 reports. The UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 shows that 34% of businesses reported a breach or attack in the previous 12 months—up from 32% in 2023—indicating …