GDPR and cyber security are closely connected, yet many UK businesses still approach them as separate responsibilities. GDPR is often associated with privacy policies, consent and data handling procedures. Cyber security, meanwhile, is seen as a technical challenge managed by…

The ASOS cyber incident has highlighted how quickly a compromised identity can develop into a significant data security and communications challenge, particularly when attackers gain access to trusted third-party systems. On 6 October 2026, ASOS customers received an unauthorised notification…

Fortinet vs Ubiquiti is an increasingly relevant comparison for businesses looking for capable network security without unnecessary cost. Ubiquiti has built an extremely attractive proposition. Its UniFi platform is simple to deploy, easy to manage and competitively priced. For smaller…

Fortinet vs Sophos is a comparison many organisations will consider when reviewing their firewall, network security and wider infrastructure strategy.Both are established cyber security vendors and both can provide effective firewall protection. The real difference appears when you look beyond…

The LiteLLM supply chain attack is a useful reminder that fixing vulnerable software and establishing whether an organisation has been compromised are two very different things. In March 2026, malicious versions of the legitimate LiteLLM Python package were published to…

The best business firewall is no longer simply the appliance with the highest throughput or the longest specification sheet. For SMEs, the right firewall needs to support cloud services, hybrid working, multiple locations, secure remote access and an increasingly complex…

WatchGuard and Fortinet can both deliver effective firewall protection. That is not really the issue. The bigger question is how well each platform supports the modern organisation around it.Fortinet has invested heavily in building an integrated security and networking architecture…

The cyber security industry has made significant progress in recent years. Secure by Design is helping software vendors build more secure products from the outset rather than treating security as an afterthought.  The cyber security industry has made significant progress in recent years. Software…

The ICO's five steps to defend against AI powered cyber threats provide a timely reminder that cyber security fundamentals remain critical, even as attackers adopt increasingly sophisticated tools. Artificial intelligence is enabling cyber criminals to launch faster, more convincing and more scalable attacks than ever before.…

Unifying Approaches to Detection, Response and Resilience  Modern cyber threats and operational disruptions rarely occur in isolation. Organisations now depend on complex digital environments spanning endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, identity systems and critical infrastructure. Protecting these environments requires both effective…

While SIEM technology remains an important part of cyber security operations, many organisations are now finding that legacy platforms are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Growing volumes of security data, complex hybrid infrastructures and evolving cyber threats have exposed the…

Cyber insurance claims are increasingly being challenged as insurers tighten their requirements, even where a breach has clearly occurred.  As cyber-attacks continue to impact UK organisations, many businesses are relying on cyber insurance as a financial safety net. However, there is a growing gap…

AI cyber risk is entering a new phase, and Anthropic’s Mythos may prove to be a watershed moment for cyber security. Anthropic’s newly announced Mythos Preview model has not been released publicly. Instead, it has been restricted to a select group…

Cyber resilience still falls short across the Northwest, despite growing awareness, increased investment, and continued headlines highlighting the impact of cyber-attacks on UK businesses.  Across the region, organisations are improving their approach to cyber security. Yet the reality remains clear: breaches are still happening…

Cyber Essentials changes coming in April 2026 will introduce several updates to the scheme’s requirements, aimed at improving clarity, strengthening authentication controls, and ensuring organisations include modern cloud environments within their security scope. While the updates are not considered a…

SOC (Security Operations Centre) cyber security refers to the systems, processes and people responsible for continuously monitoring, detecting and responding to cyber threats. It is sometimes called SOC Information Security. At the centre of this capability is the Security Operations…

In this article we explore MDR vs SOC as approaches to cyber security. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, organisations are increasingly investing in services that provide continuous monitoring and response. Two of the most common approaches are Managed Detection…

Penetration Testing as a Service is a modern approach to cyber security testing that provides organisations with continuous visibility into vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on periodic penetration tests. Often abbreviated to PTaaS, this model combines expert led penetration testing…

Introduction  The CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report provides a detailed picture of how the cyber threat landscape is evolving. Attackers are moving faster, operating more quietly, and increasingly exploiting trusted systems rather than deploying obvious malware.  In our previous article we explored the key…

Introduction The CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report offers one of the clearest pictures available of how the cyber threat landscape is evolving. Drawing on trillions of security events and real-world incident investigations, the report highlights how attackers are adapting their…

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provides organisations with continuous monitoring, investigation and response to cyber threats, helping businesses detect attacks early and stop them before damage occurs. While many organisations understand that MDR improves security, fewer fully understand what happens behind the scenes once an MDR…