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Nursery Cyber Attack: Causes and Future Risks

Robert Wilson

A nursery cyber-attack has exposed the personal details of thousands of children and families in what experts are calling “an absolute new low” for cyber-crime.  Hackers targeted the Kido nursery chain, which runs 18 sites in and around London as well as international locations in the US and India. The attackers claim to have stolen ... Read more

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Airport Cyber Attack 

Robert Wilson

In September 2025, an airport cyber attack caused widespread disruption across Europe. Check-in systems at Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin and other major hubs went offline, forcing airlines to process passengers manually. The result: long queues, flight delays, and cancellations that impacted thousands of travellers. In this article we explore this cyber-attack in more detail and look at ... Read more

Signs your Business needs Managed Service Support

Five Signs Your Business Needs Managed Service Support 

Robert Wilson

Are there signs your business needs Managed Service Support from a provider? Managed Service Support is becoming a vital part of modern business strategy. Organisations depend more than ever on technology to operate efficiently and securely. But how do you know when it is time to move away from a purely internal IT setup and ... Read more

What Is Security Information and Event Management?

What Is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)? 

Robert Wilson

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a cyber security approach that collects, normalises and analyses event data from across your IT environment to provide real-time threat detection, incident response and compliance management. It combines multiple functions such as Security Information Management and Security Event Management all into one powerful capability. It provides real-time analysis ... Read more

Windows 11 Upgrade

Windows 11 Cyber Security Upgrading 

Robert Wilson

Windows 11 cyber security upgrading is fast becoming a critical consideration for any business still running outdated systems. On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 reaches end of life. No more security updates. No more patches. No safety net. From that day forward, every unpatched Windows 10 device becomes a wide-open door for attackers and a ... Read more

SIEM Migration

SIEM Migration: Navigating the Complexities of Change 

Robert Wilson

Security Information Event Management SIEM migration is a major undertaking for any security team, involving the careful movement of detection rules, log pipelines and correlation strategies from one platform to another. Whether driven by cost, scalability, or functionality, the decision to switch SIEM solutions is rarely simple.  At Amicis Group, we support businesses through every ... Read more

FDA 510(k) Update for MedTech

FDA 510(k) Update for MedTech: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025 

Robert Wilson

FDA 510(k) update guidance has introduced new expectations around cybersecurity for medical devices, reshaping how manufacturers must approach compliance, documentation and ongoing support.  This update matters not just to regulatory teams, but also to businesses navigating digital transformation. With medical technologies becoming more interconnected, the security of these devices is now a key factor in ... Read more

SOAR vs SIEM

SOAR vs SIEM: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters 

Robert Wilson

SOAR vs SIEM is a common comparison in cyber security conversations, but while they work closely together, they are distinct tools serving different purposes within a security operations centre (SOC). This article describes both in detail.   Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) SIEM is designed to detect threats. It collects, aggregates and analyses logs ... Read more

AI Call Fraud

AI Call Fraud: When the Voice on the Phone Isn’t Real 

Robert Wilson

Artificial Intelligence (AI) call fraud is another area of cyber-attacks that are on the increase. Cyber criminals are now using artificial intelligence to generate convincing voice messages that sound like your CEO, your finance director, or your IT provider. These AI generated calls are being used to commit fraud, bypass normal checks, and pressure employees ... Read more

The cost of ransomware

The Cost of Ransomware: KNP’s Collapse and What Every SME Must Learn 

Robert Wilson

This week, a BBC investigation revealed the devastating collapse of KNP Logistics, a 158-year-old Northamptonshire transport company, after they unfortunately discovered the cost of ransomware. The attack rendered their systems inoperable. The breach, believed to have stemmed from a single compromised password, ultimately forced the business to close its doors, putting 700 people out of ... Read more

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