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Article 1 April 2026 8 min read

The Mercor AI Breach: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Learn

The Mercor AI breach exposed 4TB of sensitive data. We break down what went wrong and how UK small businesses can avoid the same fate using Cyber Essentials.

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Article 31 March 2026 10 min read

Cyber Essentials Certification: What It Is & How to Get Certified

Cyber Essentials Certification explained for UK small businesses. Learn the five controls, costs from £320, the 2026 changes, and how to get certified step by step.

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Article 29 March 2026 9 min read

Cyber Essentials: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We'll Get You There

Peter Bassill explains Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus — and walks you through exactly what our Security Engineering team does to get your business certified.

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Article 25 March 2026 5 min read

Even HackerOne Gets Caught Out by Supply Chain Risk

HackerOne's staff data was exposed via a supplier BOLA flaw for weeks before anyone was told. The lesson isn't about them — it's about you.

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Article 25 March 2026 10 min read

Practical Cyber Security for Small Businesses: A No-Jargon Guide for UK Business Owners

A plain-English guide to practical cyber security for UK small businesses. Real threats, real costs, and the straightforward steps every SMB owner can take today.

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Article 23 March 2026 9 min read

Cyber Essentials April 2026: Every Change You Need to Know Before 26 April

The Cyber Essentials scheme changes on 26 April 2026. New auto-fail rules for MFA and patching, tighter CE+ testing, revised scope requirements, and the Danzell question set. Here is exactly what changes and what you need to do.

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Article 22 March 2026 8 min read

Cyber Essentials, Defence Supply Chain and Procurement: What Engineering Firms Need to Know

Cyber Essentials is required for UK government and defence supply chain contracts. This guide covers what engineering firms must know.

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Article 22 March 2026 10 min read

Cyber Security for Accountancy Practices: The Complete Guide

The complete cyber security guide for UK accountancy practices. Covers HMRC credentials, payroll protection, AML security and backups.

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Article 22 March 2026 10 min read

Cyber Security for Dental Practices: The Complete Guide

The complete cyber security guide for UK dental practices. Covers practice management systems, NHS DSPT, imaging and patient data protection.

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Article 22 March 2026 10 min read

Cyber Security for Engineering and Consulting Firms: The Complete Guide

The complete cyber security guide for UK engineering and consulting firms. Covers IP protection, Cyber Essentials and OT security.

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Article 22 March 2026 10 min read

Cyber Security for GP Surgeries: The Complete Guide

The complete cyber security guide for UK GP surgeries. Covers clinical systems, NHS DSPT, patient data protection and prescription security.

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Article 22 March 2026 10 min read

Cyber Security for IFAs and Wealth Managers: The Complete Guide

The complete cyber security guide for UK IFAs and wealth managers. Covers FCA resilience, client data protection and BEC fraud prevention.

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