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Cyber Resilience Bill and what is means for healthcare

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What It Means for Medical Device Cyber Security

2 March 2026

Robert Wilson

Medical device cyber security is becoming a regulatory priority as the UK government advances the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill through Parliament. While much of the public discussion has focused on hospitals and critical national infrastructure, the proposed legislation carries significant implications for medical device manufacturers, digital health providers and the wider healthcare supply chain. The direction of travel ... Read more

EDR vs MDR: What’s the Difference?

26 February 2026

Robert Wilson

Organisations evaluating modern cyber security solutions are increasingly faced with a confusing range of detection and response options. As threats evolve and security tooling becomes more advanced, many businesses invest in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms but remain uncertain whether technology alone provides sufficient protection, or whether a managed capability is required to respond ... Read more

Attack Surface vs Attack Vector: What’s the Difference?

23 February 2026

Robert Wilson

Cyber security discussions frequently reference attack surface and attack vector, often as if they mean the same thing. They do not. Understanding attack surface vs attack vector is increasingly important for organisations trying to strengthen cyber resilience, prioritise investment, and reduce real business risk rather than simply adding more security tools. As digital environments expand across cloud platforms, remote working, SaaS applications, and connected supply ... Read more

Amicis Group and Compliance Chain Partnership

Compliance Chain and Amicis Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Assurance Across the Built Environment

23 February 2026

Robert Wilson

Compliance Chain and Amicis Group have announced a strategic partnership focused on strengthening cyber resilience and assurance across the built environment, supporting organisations to manage risk confidently as digital transformation accelerates across the sector. A Partnership to Support the Digital Security of the Built Sector Compliance Chain and Amicis Group have announced a strategic partnership ... Read more

Abigail's Advice IT infrastructure slide

Abigail’s Advice: IT Infrastructure Testing

12 February 2026

Robert Wilson

Following on from my previous article on web application penetration testing, this time we are stepping back and looking at IT infrastructure testing. While web app testing focuses on a specific system or application, infrastructure testing examines the foundations your organisation runs on. Your networks, servers, cloud platforms, user accounts and access controls. Even if ... Read more

Guardare

9 February 2026

Robert Wilson

Guardare is a next generation cyber security platform that applies AI to deliver real time, risk-based visibility across users, devices and software. It is becoming a critical capability for organisations that need to strengthen security without the cost and complexity of building and sustaining a large internal cyber team. As cyber risk becomes a core ... Read more

The Cyber Security Action Plan

9 February 2026

Robert Wilson

The Cyber Security Action Plan sets out how the UK Government intends to strengthen cyber resilience across the public sector, moving from fragmented security controls to a coordinated, accountable and resilience-led approach. Published in January 2026, the plan reflects a clear shift in national thinking. Cyber security is no longer treated as a purely technical problem. It is recognised ... Read more

Amicis Group confirmed on the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) Framework

2 February 2026

Robert Wilson

Amicis Group has been confirmed as a supplier on the UK Government Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS7) framework, supporting public sector organisations that need to procure digital and cyber security services quickly, securely and compliantly. Our inclusion under Lot 1 and Lot 3 enables public sector buyers to engage Amicis Group through a recognised procurement route that reduces friction, shortens timescales and maintains full compliance with ... Read more

MSP vs MSSP: What Your Business Really Needs for Cybersecurity

7 January 2026

Robert Wilson

MSP vs MSSP is a key distinction every business should understand when deciding how to manage IT and cyber security. While both Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) offer outsourced support, they focus on very different approaches, focuses and often outcomes. Choosing the right partner can determine not just your operational efficiency but also your ability to withstand ... Read more

What is MDR?

27 November 2025

Robert Wilson

When considering, ‘what is MDR’ in cyber security, it is Managed Detection and Response, combining 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and rapid incident response delivered by expert analysts using advanced security technologies. Unlike traditional security tools that simply alert you to threats, MDR services actively investigate and respond. This can then contain incidents; isolate affected assets ... Read more

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