Despite the power of many modern cyber security tools like firewalls, AI threat detection and encryption architectures, most cyber incidents still begin with a human action. Whether it’s a phishing email that seems a little too real, or a password that hasn’t been updated in 2 years, these invisible cracks are chinks in your organisations armour, just waiting to be exploited.
Cyber security is no longer just a concern for large corporations. In the UK, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals precisely because they are often less protected. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, the risks are growing – but the good news is that strong cyber security doesn’t have to be complex or expensive.
This practical cyber security checklist, brought to you by the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference, is designed to help UK SMEs strengthen their defences, reduce risk, and build a more resilient organisation.
Data breaches have become an almost routine headline in today’s world. From global corporations to ambitious start-ups, no organisation is immune. The common narratives focus on sophisticated attackers and cutting-edge exploits, the reality is often far more human. Most breaches occur because of everyday habits, human error and blind spots within the workplace.
It’s time to shift the conversation. Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical problem – it’s a cultural one. And if companies want to stay resilient, they must invest in building workplace cultures where security is intuitive, shared, and embedded in how teams operate.
We recently hosted the Cyber and AI Preparedness Free Webinar, which brought together 3 incredible speakers from different industries. The webinar saw a lively discussion between Isabel Scavetta, a multi-award-winning cyber and diversity advocate; Matthew Forshaw, a senior advisor for skills at The Alan Turing Institute and AI researcher at Newcastle University; and James Tumbridge, an intellectual property and data regulation lawyer at Keystone Law who also chairs digital services for the City of London Corporation.
As AI rapidly reshapes every industry, the UK’s public sector faces a critical moment. How can public bodies embrace innovation without exposing themselves to new risks? AI offers incredible potential, but how do we ensure that the workforce is prepared for this revolution?
Over the past year, the UK has seen a sharp rise in high-impact cyber attacks – from healthcare to education, it appears no industry is safe. In this article we provide context on some of the most high-profile cyber attacks in the UK seen this year, alongside highlighting the impacts of them and some of the most common weaknesses that cause them. As cyber attacks cement themselves as an integral defensive point in business practice, ensuring that your company is as prepared as possible is integral to cyber security.
This disgusting act shows just how far criminals will go to make money. It shows a complete lack of ethics and morals in Radiant, if it will target the most vulnerable people in our society.
In the past week, it has come out that a ransomware attack on Kido Nurseries has seen critical information on 8000 children be ransomed for money. The hacker group, which is calling itself Radiant, has posted 10 profiles of children as proof. They are threatening to release more unless a ransom is paid.
This disgusting act shows just how far criminals will go to make money. It shows a complete lack of ethics and morals in Radiant, if it will target the most vulnerable people in our society.
The recent cyber attacks on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) saw a sudden halt to operations, a strain on supply chains and serious questions being raised about resilience in an era of rising digital threats. The cyber attack is part of a broader pattern: businesses across industries are facing a worrying wave of cyber incidents. This article explores what happened at JLR, the consequences for its supply chain and production, and the UK government’s recent move to guarantee a loan of £1.5bn to help JLR stabilise its future.
The UK has seen a sharp rise in cybercrime targeting public sector organisations over the past year, highlighting the need for stronger digital resilience and security strategies. We hosted the award-winning Public Sector Cyber Security Conference last February in London, which saw a collection of the UK’s data protection and cyber security leaders come together to explore how we can strengthen our collective readiness against cyber attacks.
On the 22nd of July, the UK government published its plans to crack down on cyber criminals who use ransomware. In a move designed to strengthen national cyber resilience and reduce the growing threat of ransomware attacks, the government plans to ban public bodies from paying these ransoms. The decision comes after a surge in cyber incidents targeting schools, councils, hospitals, and other vital services, with millions of pounds being lost to criminal groups each year. In 2023 alone, over $1 billion was lost to ransom attacks worldwide.