Quick answer: A simple checklist doesn’t work for CMMC because you’re not actually graded on the 110 controls themselves. You’re graded on the 320 specific assessment objectives underneath those controls, and each one has to be genuinely met, documented, and provable, not just checked off in general terms. On top of that, CMMC layers additional[…] Read
If you supply parts, assemblies, or engineering services to prime manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry, your cyber security posture is no longer just an internal IT task. It is a commercial priority. Across the West Midlands, manufacturers supplying major primes such as Jaguar Land Rover or defence contractors under MoD DEFCON 658 are[…] Read
AI adoption is creating new ways for organisational data to be accessed, shared and moved. Microsoft 365 Copilot is only part of the picture. Employees are using public AI tools, personal accounts, AI-enabled plug-ins and increasingly AI agents that can interact with business systems and data. For IT and security teams, this creates practical questions.[…] Read
Quick answer: There are three CMMC levels. Level 1 applies if you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) and requires 15 controls across roughly 57 assessment objectives, self-assessed annually. Level 2 applies if you store, process, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires 110 controls across 320 assessment objectives, based on NIST 800-171 Revision 2.[…] Read
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting technology that has the power to do things we never thought possible. Its rapid growth in such a short time suggests an even more promising future for technology. However, as AI improves, its potential for harm in the wrong hands also increases. One of those threats is AI-powered phishing[…] Read
Recent massive Microsoft security updates underscore a permanent shift in channel IT. Threat actors increasingly use automation, exploit research, and AI-assisted techniques to shorten the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation. To mitigate risk and drive recurring revenue, modern MSPs must transition from basic IT support to comprehensive cybersecurity managed services, integrating risk-based vulnerability management,[…] Read
Have you ever received a text from a family member claiming they have a new number and/or asking for some money? Or what about an urgent email from your manager requesting a password, payment information or access to a confidential document that you know they should probably already be able to get into? Even if[…] Read
Finance teams handle some of an organization’s most sensitive information, from payment details and payroll data to banking records, vendor information, contracts, and financial forecasts. That makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals. A compromised Microsoft 365 account or convincing phishing email can potentially lead to unauthorized payments, stolen credentials, data exposure, or access to[…] Read
Quick answer: For a small business, a CMMC Level 2 certification assessment alone typically starts around $110,000 to $120,000, recurring every three years, following the requirement for two assessors per assessment under the 48 CFR rule. On top of that, ongoing compliance services commonly run $60,000 to $100,000 or more per year, and most companies[…] Read
Smaller businesses naturally have weaker security protocols and limited budgets than bigger organisations. As a result, they’re more likely to suffer data breaches and cyberattacks, as they are easier to target. That’s why it’s crucial for small businesses to take cybersecurity seriously. Cyber Essentials helps businesses protect themselves against potential threats. This guide explains everything[…] Read
