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What CrowdStrike’s 2026 Global Threat Report Tells Us About Cyber Security Today

5 March 2026

Robert Wilson

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 tactics faster than many organisations are adapting their defences. One phrase defines the report’s conclusions: the ... Read more

What Does Managed Detection and Response Actually Do?

4 March 2026

Robert Wilson

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 service is in place. Understanding how Managed Detection and Response works in practice helps organisations ... Read more

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

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