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CYBER UK 2026: Accelerating Our Cyber Defence for the Next Decade
CYBERUK 2026 arrived at a moment of clear‑eyed reflection. Rather than focusing on celebration alone, the National Cyber Security Centre’s tenth anniversary offered an opportunity to take stock of a cyber landscape that has become more complex and fast‑moving over time. Against this backdrop, the conference theme, The Next Decade: Accelerating Our Cyber Defence, felt purposeful and timely, highlighting a shared focus on building stronger resilience and capability for the year
May 125 min read


We’re Proud to be Named MSSP of the Year at Exabeam’s Global Partner Awards
We’re delighted to have been recognised as the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) of the Year (Europe) at Exabeam’s Global Partner Awards. This honour highlights the strength of our partnership with Exabeam...
Mar 111 min read


Why ISO 42001 Matters: Building Trust and Governance in AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and retail.
Feb 202 min read


What is Cyber Security Awareness Training?
Cyber security awareness training helps organisations prevent and mitigate user risk. A security awareness program helps people understand the vital role they play in helping to combat cyber attacks – at work or at home...
Nov 26, 20257 min read


Sapphire Joins G-Cloud 14 with Expanded Offering
The UK Government launched the G-Cloud framework in 2012 to streamline how public sector organisations buy digital and cloud-based services.
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Pen test portal – the evolution of our service delivery
A brief history of penetration testing The history of cybercrime and penetration testing are intertwined, necessitating discussion to underscore their 60-year journey from early hacking exploits to modern security practices.
Feb 19, 20243 min read


OG86 – Cyber Security for Higher Tier COMAH Sites
OG86 is designed to provide guidance to duty holders within organisations and HSE inspectors, including EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation), CEMHD (Chemical Explosives and Microbiological Hazards Division), EC & CS (Electrical Control and Cyber Security)…
Jan 18, 20242 min read


What is OG86 – The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance for industrial network security
OG86 The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance for industrial network security. OG86 is Operational Guidance issued by the UK Health & Safety Executive (the UK government agency tasked with regulating and enforcing health and safety in the workplace) to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks that could result in health and safety incidents, major accidents…
Jan 6, 20243 min read


Reflecting on NISC 2023
This year NISC presented all of us with an agenda comprehensively filled with case studies, insights from industry experts, practical considerations and valuable take-aways. Yet, as we reflect on the numerous conversations enjoyed during the…
Nov 8, 20233 min read


What Is an SSL Certificate? A Guide to Online Security
Understanding SSL will play a major role in helping you make your website more secure, as it is one of the most important digital risk protection methods. I can assure you that you have interacted…
Sep 1, 20235 min read


CI/CD Meaning, Implementation, and Best Practices
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing software development landscape, delivering high-quality applications to customers quickly and efficiently is a top priority for organisations. This is where CI/CD comes into play – a software engineering practice that…
Apr 12, 20236 min read


Man-in-the-Middle Attack: Prevention Best Practices and Detection
Identity-based cyber-attacks come in many forms and pose numerous risks for any organisation. One of the most common facilitators of identity-based cyber attacks is a man-in-the-middle attack (MITM). Here, it is difficult to differentiate between…
Jan 18, 20236 min read


6 Types of Cyber Security Testing and Assessments
Threats to computer systems, software, and networks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. In the event of a successful cyber attack, a business will lose not only financial resources but also its reputation and the loyalty of its target customers. For this reason, it’s crucial to regularly perform cyber security testing and assessments to identify any vulnerabilities and ensure they’re up-to-date and effective...
Dec 20, 20226 min read


National Data Guardian (NDG) Data Security Standards Explained
Health and care organisations must protect information systems against cyber security threats without compromising the quality of health and social care. All health and social care services are built on a foundation of trust and…
Sep 27, 20225 min read


What is a PCI Test? Types and Compliance Requirements
One important aspect of securing your payment systems as a business that accepts credit card payments is ensuring compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). On the other hand, PCI testing…
Sep 14, 20225 min read


Penetration Testing Methodology: 5 Top Examples
As the world moves to the online space, it opens up more avenues for cyberattacks. Therefore, it is important for organisations to improve their penetration testing approach to ensure that their systems and applications stay…
Aug 16, 20227 min read


Understanding Network Penetration Testing in Detail
For most organisations, security investment is a top priority. A key component of the information security architecture of today is the pen test network or penetration testing. Its significance has increased along with the sophistication…
Jul 12, 20227 min read


Exploring the Impact of CVE-2021-34527 on Cybersecurity
Have you ever experienced a security breach on your computer or phone? The feeling of vulnerability and invasion of privacy can be unsettling. Unfortunately, hackers discover and exploit vulnerabilities in the constantly evolving technology landscape. One such vulnerability that made headlines recently is CVE-2021-34527.4...
Feb 17, 20225 min read


PECR Regulations Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever received a pesky marketing email that made you cringe and hit delete faster than you could say “spam”? Or maybe you’ve been bombarded with text messages promoting products you have zero interest…
Sep 4, 20206 min read

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