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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

Preventing a denial-of-service attack

17 November 2025

Robert Wilson

A denial-of-service attack is one of the simplest ways for an attacker to take a business offline. When your website, online service, or critical system becomes unavailable, the impact is immediate. Revenue stops. Customers lose confidence. Operations stall. For many UK organisations, a successful denial of service attack is not just an inconvenience but a ... Read more

Abigail’s Advice: Penetration Testing

12 November 2025

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This article aims to give a simplified explanation of what I may find during a penetration test of a web application. For a bit of context, my name is Abigail and I’m one of the penetration testers here at Amicis Group. I’ve put together a list of commonly found issues, based on the OWASP Top ... Read more

Amicis Group forges strategic partnership with MLR Networks

5 November 2025

Robert Wilson

Amicis Group is delighted to announce that we have entered into a strategic UK partnership with MLR Networks, bringing together best-in-class cyber security services and network infrastructure solutions for our combined customer base. A Strategic Partnership to deliver Unrivalled Network Resilience to its Customers For Amicis Group customers, this partnership provides direct access to MLR ... Read more

Cyber Bribes: How Criminals Tempt Employees

30 October 2025

Robert Wilson

The rise of cyber bribes is a worrying new tactic in the arsenal of criminal gangs. Instead of trying to break through sophisticated firewalls and security systems, attackers are increasingly going straight to the source: employees. By offering them money to hand over the keys to the kingdom, can they take down all security? Recent ... Read more

What’s the Difference between Phishing and Blagging?

23 October 2025

Robert Wilson

Understanding the difference between phishing and blagging can help you recognise the warning signs before it’s too late. Both attacks are designed to trick people into revealing information but they use very different approaches. Knowing how to spot them is one of the simplest ways to protect your organisation. Understanding the Difference Between Phishing and Blagging Cyber criminals ... Read more

Amicis Group Newsletter – October 2025: Cyber Awareness, Partnerships, and Client Success

16 October 2025

Robert Wilson

October has been a major month for Amicis Group, marked by Cyber Security Awareness Month, new vendor partnerships, and real-world examples of how proactive cyber protection strengthens business resilience. Our latest newsletter brings together insights from across the group — including commentary on recent cyber incidents, a look at our growing technology partnerships, and a ... Read more

Cyber Security Costs

16 October 2025

Robert Wilson

Cyber security costs can seem like an overhead, but the real cost is in doing nothing. As attacks grow in scale and complexity, the question is no longer if your business will face a threat, but when. Understanding the true cost of cyber security and the far greater price of neglecting it is vital for ... Read more

Asahi Cyber Attack: What It Reveals About Industrial Vulnerabilities and OT Resilience

9 October 2025

Robert Wilson

The Asahi cyber-attack has underlined once again how dependent modern manufacturing has become on interconnected systems. Japan’s largest brewer, Asahi Group, was forced to halt production across all six of its breweries after a cyber incident disrupted its ordering and delivery systems. A reminder that even when factory machinery is untouched, operational technology (OT) and ... Read more

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