Small Business Owners – When was the last time you thought about the technology your business uses?

Your business relies heavily on technology. It is your duty to protect sensitive data, prevent cyber attacks, and ensure business continuity for you, and your clients. It’s also critical to review the technologies you use annually, audit and report on them, and scale as necessary for the future. Why does it matter? Technology outages will …

If you can’t tell me who controls your company domain name, you should probably read this

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 time promoting your company name and business website/domain name. It’s important to ensure that you have control of your company domain names, so that you can make changes when needed, …

The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Cybersecurity Inaction Is the Biggest Risk of All

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 the job. When it comes to cybersecurity, the biggest threat might not be those that are trying to exploit you—it’s the assumption that “we’re probably …

A worthy consideration to bolster your cybersecurity & earn client trust

The majority of you reading this article will face increasing pressure to demonstrate robust cybersecurity practices, if not already. One of the most effective ways to do this is by adopting Cyber Essentials, the UK government-backed certification developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). We know this might be a strange recommendation, a UK …

How to prevent the most common cybersecurity breaches

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 phishing attacks, ransomware, crypto-jacking, data breaches, IoT attacks, Denial of Service attacks, and web-based attacks globally cost businesses billions of dollars per year and are on the rise. It is …

How to Stay Ahead of Cybersecurity Changes from Financial Regulators in 2025 and 2026

The regulatory landscape for financial institutions is evolving rapidly. The process has shifted from discussions to comprehensive questionnaires driven by passive engagements and data mining efforts.   Through this process, regulators are identifying cybersecurity gaps, shifting from guidance notes, (recommendations) to requirements (regulations).  Understanding these changes is crucial for financial institutions to remain compliant and avoid …

Stay Safe from Malicious Online Tools: A Growing Concern

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 opportunity to reflect upon what this actually means and who is most at risk. These types of online tools were created as an online efficiency; the ability to open …

The Future of Cloud Computing: Trends to Watch in 2025

As we move further into 2025, cloud computing continues to evolve, offering new opportunities and challenges for businesses. The rapid advancements in technology are reshaping the way organisations operate, making it essential for businesses to stay informed about the latest trends. By understanding and leveraging these trends, companies can drive innovation, improve efficiency, and maintain …

Beware of Online File Converter Scams: Protect Your Business

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 opportunity to reflect upon what this actually means and who is most at risk. These types of online tools were created as an online efficiency; the ability to open …