Disaster recovery strategies must evolve alongside emerging threats and changing infrastructure requirements. Here is what organisations should be considering in 2026. Disaster recovery is changing Disaster recovery has always been a critical part of IT strategy, but the nature of the risks organisations face continues to evolve. A decade ago, many disaster recovery plans focused[…] Read
The primary reason businesses with fully managed IT still get breached: their agreement covers system management, not modern cybersecurity. Attackers exploit identities, credentials, and access permissions—the things that keep working even as they’re abused. Managed IT keeps systems running. Cybersecurity protects them from being compromised. Most small-to-medium sized business (SMB) contracts only fully cover the first. Key Takeaways – Why managed IT and cybersecurity[…] Read
Your password is your first line of security for everything online. Any software, website, or app you use likely requires a login, so your password needs to be strong and unique. Weak credentials or other vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers. You can utilise professional penetration testing services to safely evaluate your defences. If testing[…] Read
As organizations shift toward Anywhere Operations, the typical employee now manages a daily rotation of 30 to 40 different cloud applications. For a business owner, this creates a large attack surface. If every app has a different password, your security is only as strong as your employee’s weakest, reused, or sticky-noted password. Single Sign-On (SSO) has evolved[…] Read
When Cybersecurity Defines Business Continuity “I’m afraid we will not survive this,” said the CEO of an organization I was introduced to shortly after they were hit by a cyberattack. One cybersecurity incident can bring operations to a halt. The very existence of an organization can suddenly be in question. Beyond the immediate financial impact,[…] Read
Ransomware groups and criminal networks now use automated toolkits that move with a speed few organisations can match. Recent threat analysis shows that most global firms cannot keep pace with AI-powered attacks. Here, our Head of Customer Experience, Nathan Charles, explores why traditional defences are losing ground as attackers adopt AI-enabled methods, and how UK[…] Read
Cybercriminals don’t play favourites. No matter the sector or industry, cyberattacks are always a potential and dangerous threat. Schools are no exception. 60% of secondary schools and 44% of primary schools in the UK experienced a cyberattack in 2025, making the education sector one of the most targeted sectors. This guide focuses on understanding just how[…] Read
SIEM is a technology for collecting and analyzing cybersecurity data, while MDR and XDR offer overlapping but differing approaches to threat detection and response. So which solution—or solutions—does your organization need? Here’s how these solutions compare and how to choose the right mix for your business. Key takeaways: MDR is a service model for cybersecurity threat detection and[…] Read
What is a Cyber Security Risk Assessment? A Cyber Security Risk Assessment involves identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating potential threats, and implementing strategies to mitigate risk posed by cyber threats. It’s a significant undertaking but one that can become invaluable by providing you with a comprehensive overview of your IT environment and a customised action plan to[…] Read
Key Takeaways Australian businesses face overlapping compliance requirements from the Essential Eight framework, the Privacy Act 1988, and voluntary standards like ISO 27001; understanding where these intersect simplifies your approach The Essential Eight is no longer optional for many sectors; government contracts, cyber insurance providers, and enterprise clients increasingly require documented maturity levels Privacy Act[…] Read
