Plain-English cybersecurity articles on scams, Microsoft 365, AI risks, and staying secure without a big IT team.
The plugins, logins and updates that expose WordPress sites.
Why convenience is quietly creating a data-leak problem.
A step-by-step walk through a real Business Email Compromise attack chain — and the specific controls that break it at each stage.
The economics that make SMEs the easy, profitable target, and what it means for your business.
The eight mitigation strategies every Aussie SME should know to defend against the scams and attacks of today.
Cybersecurity doesn't need to be complicated. In fact, it boils down to three things: users, computers, and data. Nail these, and you're ahead of the…
A realistic, prioritised path to a strong, sustainable Microsoft 365 Secure Score, and why 75% is the number worth aiming for rather than chasing a perfect one.
Explain Microsoft's built-in controls for governing Copilot and third-party AI inside your tenant.
Understand the attack behind most incidents and how to spot it.
The infrastructure your website and apps run on is only as safe as who's managing it. A no-fluff guide to virtual servers, Docker containers, VLANs and managed hosting — without the enterprise price tag or the jargon.
According to Veeam's Ransomware Trends Report, only one in six businesses properly test whether their backups can actually restore data. A practical guide covering the backup strategies that actually protect small businesses.
AI is already in your business, the risk isn't the technology, it's artificial ignorance. A plain-English look at why that matters and what to do about it.
A forward look at the risks and shifts SMEs should watch.
The practical controls that let staff use AI safely. As Microsoft rolls out Copilot across Word, Excel and more, businesses need to put guardrails around AI adoption before it becomes a liability.
Staff can unintentionally move sensitive data outside approved systems. Here's how the Copilot Control System protects your organisation without blocking productivity.
The email that looks like it came from your employee contains a bank account that belongs to a criminal. Here is how payroll diversion fraud works and what stops it.
The quiet attack that drains bank accounts without breaking in. Here is what BEC really is, how it works against small businesses, and what actually stops it.
The single number that summarises your M365 security posture. Most businesses don't know what it means, let alone how to improve it. Here's a plain-English breakdown.
An in-depth look at the cybersecurity landscape for Microsoft 365 environments in 2026, covering Copilot Control Centre, threat detection, and compliance requirements.
An in-depth look at cybersecurity across Microsoft 365, Copilot Control Centre, Google Workspace, WordPress, and financial institutions — what's working, what isn't, and how to stay ahead.
Cyber Essentials is the UK's flagship cybersecurity certification from the NCSC. This jargon-free guide explains what it requires, why it matters for SMEs, and how Secure365 helps you achieve and maintain it.
Your business relies heavily on technology. It is your duty to protect sensitive data, prevent cyber attacks, and ensure business continuity for you,…
Rewind to a few weeks back, I received an email from a ‘lawyer’ stating that a third party was about to register my UK business name as a trademark,…
Your company domain name serves as a portal to interact with your clients and advertise your services, and you've likely spent the majority of your…
If you've been waiting for the right moment to think about AI governance in your business, that moment is very much now. Between mid-June and mid-July,…
Bringing your own computer to the workplace has been a game-changer for many businesses and their staff. However, there is growing evidence that BYOD's…
We always get frustrated by blogs and newsletters that are too technical, so here it is - no fluff, no jargon, no A.I., just straight-talking cyber…
The majority of you reading this article will face increasing pressure to demonstrate robust cybersecurity practices, if not already. One of the most…
Perhaps one of the most significant and damaging types of cyber incidents doesn’t involve ransomware, malware, or services going offline because a…
I’ve talked a lot recently about the cyber-risks associated with ‘fake leads’, and since then have received a lot of feedback from clients and…
Cybercrime has become a trillion-dollar industry. By the end of 2026, it is estimated that nearly half of global organisations will have experienced…
The majority of businesses are facing increasing pressure to demonstrate robust cybersecurity practices, whether this is from regulators, auditors, or…
We are currently in a time when new technologies are being adopted in days and weeks, rather than months and years. This has been demonstrated with the…
Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Whether we’ve been helping you to protect your business, collaborating as partners, or supporting…
If you're a business owner or a key decision-maker, you're already familiar with the inherent risks of running a company. But when it comes to…
We live in a wonderful time of convenient access to information. In almost every workflow, we are seeing AI streamline, optimise, and in a lot of cases…
You’re flat out running your business, your team is busy, and everything you rely on lives in Microsoft 365. Your emails, files, collaboration tools,…
In recent conversations we’ve had with firms of all sizes, we’ve seen business leaders focus on hitting year-end targets in areas such as revenue,…
What do beer orders in Japan, manufacturing cars in England, and accounting software in the US have in common? They all recently came to a grinding…
Not spending money is great; you get to save it, or use it somewhere that is needed. If you're a business owner, you already know that risk is part of…
Most of us are aware of the traditional types of invasive attacks, such as computer viruses and malware. But these merely touch the surface. Email…
In the current landscape, the need for widespread digital transformation within the wealth management industry has become a necessity. The number of…
Digital transformation is no longer optional; it is a critical component of development strategies for any wealth management business. This…
The regulatory landscape for financial institutions is evolving rapidly. The process has shifted from discussions to comprehensive questionnaires…
The FBI Denver field office has issued a warning about a rising scam involving free online document converter tools. I thought it best to take the…
As we move further into 2025, cloud computing continues to evolve, offering new opportunities and challenges for businesses. The rapid advancements in…
The FBI Denver field office has issued a warning about a rising scam involving free online document converter tools. I thought it best to take the…
Cyber security continues to shape the tech landscape, especially for small and medium businesses.
Modern businesses rely on technology more than ever to operate and engage with clients. As we progress through 2025 and the next tech evolution with…
Would you rather have a security guard for your business who is vigilant, well-trained and knows what to look out for and how to respond to different…
As a cyber security professional, I often get asked this question.
After a busy 2024 and an accelerated shift toward agile working, I have been looking ahead with the Buchanan Technology team at at the developments…
As a cyber security professional, I often get asked this question
For years, human error has been the Achilles' heel of cybersecurity, with 95% of all successful breaches being caused by user error and negligence,…
Bot attacks don’t discriminate—they target any business, regardless of size or industry. These automated cyber threats crawl the internet, find…
Cyber Essentials, the UK government-backed certification that's highly recommended for financial institutions to use as a starting reference point for…
Many businesses rely heavily on anti-virus software as their primary line of defense against cyber threats. However, this alone is not sufficient to…
Many of us are aware of the environmental impact of our daily activities and strive to reduce it through recycling, managing electricity consumption,…
If your organisation utilises the Microsoft Office 365 (O365) ecosystem in any capacity, do you recall the last time you performed a security audit on…
Scammers are increasingly targeting the elderly, leading to significant financial losses. It's crucial to educate and protect our loved ones from these…
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