Cyber Security Blog
What Is a SOC and Why Your Business Needs One
A Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors your business 24/7 for cyber threats. Learn what a SOC does, how it works, and why every SMB needs one.
How to Brief Your Board on Cyber Security
Most board cyber security briefings fail because they're built for engineers. Learn how to communicate risk and secure the budget you need.
Podcast: Cyber Defence Fundamentals for SMBs
Listen to our podcast on cyber defence fundamentals for SMBs. Covers key threats, protection strategies and affordable security solutions.
Why Your Microsoft 365 Security Defaults Aren't Enough
Microsoft 365 Security Defaults are a starting point, not a solution. Learn what they miss and what a properly secured tenancy looks like.
Business Email Compromise: The Fraud Costing UK Small Businesses Millions
Business email compromise causes more financial loss than ransomware. Learn how BEC fraud works and what controls stop it for UK small businesses.
How Attackers Use Your Public Information Against You
Attackers research your website, LinkedIn and Companies House before they strike. Learn what OSINT reveals about your business and how to limit it.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in January 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 20 confirmed UK victims in January 2026. The construction and engineering sector accounts for more than a third of all victims. Two primary schools were hit in the same month. And Clop struck three UK organisations in a single day.
What Is Data Loss Prevention — and Does My Business Need It?
Data Loss Prevention is no longer just for enterprises. Learn what DLP does, what it solves for small businesses and when to implement it.
How to Respond to a Cyber Incident: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Owners
When a cyber incident hits, your first decisions matter most. A step-by-step guide on what to do and what to avoid before experts arrive.
Insider Threats: The Security Risk Your Antivirus Won't Catch
Insider threats cause more damage per incident than external attacks. Learn what malicious, negligent and compromised insiders look like.
Multi-Factor Authentication: How to Actually Roll It Out Across Your Business
MFA is the single most effective control against credential theft. A practical guide to rolling it out across your small business systems.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in December 2025 — A Sector and Size Analysis
Ransomware.live recorded 17 confirmed UK victims in December 2025. A trade union, a tea brand emerging from administration, a law firm, a telecom company that sells cyber security, and five organisations hit in the final five days of the year. Here is what the data shows.