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Cyber Essentials renewal: what to check before the new requirements startBusiness Advice
Version 3.3 of the Cyber Essentials requirements was due to apply to new assessment accounts from the end of April 2026. Here's what to check first, including two areas where a failure is automatic.
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The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: what changed for data protection in practiceBusiness Advice
The Data (Use and Access) Act amends UK GDPR rather than replacing it. Here's what had taken effect by mid-March 2026, what was still to come and which routines are worth a look.
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Understanding Zero Trust Security for Small BusinessesBusiness Advice
“Zero Trust” sounds like one of those enterprise security concepts that only applies to big companies with massive IT budgets. But the core idea is actually pretty simple. Small businesses can apply…
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Ransomware Protection Guide for Small BusinessesBusiness Advice
Helping businesses recover from ransomware attacks is part of our experience, and it’s always a nightmare. Here’s an example of how it can look, though every incident is different. You may not…
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Endpoint Security Essentials for Small BusinessesBusiness Advice
Your computers, laptops, and mobile devices are called “endpoints” in IT security jargon. They’re the devices that connect to your network and access your data. And they’re one of the most common…
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Data Privacy Compliance for Small BusinessesBusiness Advice
Data privacy regulations like GDPR affect businesses of all sizes, not just large corporations. If you collect, store, or process personal data (customer information, employee records, etc.), you need to comply with…
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Password Management Best Practices for BusinessesBusiness Advice
We’ve seen a lot of password disasters over the years. Accounts compromised because someone reused a password from a data breach. Businesses locked out of systems because the only person who knew…
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Email Security Tips to Protect Your BusinessBusiness Advice
Email is where most cyberattacks start. We’ve helped businesses recover from breaches that began with a single phishing email. Someone clicks a link, enters their password, and suddenly attackers have access to…
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Remote Work Security Challenges and SolutionsBusiness Advice
Remote work has become normal for many businesses, but it creates security challenges that didn’t exist when everyone worked in the same office. Home networks aren’t as secure as office networks. Personal…
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Securing Server Admin Access with Duo Two-Factor AuthenticationBusiness Advice
Unauthorised access to a server is serious, and helping businesses recover from such incidents is part of our experience. Servers contain critical business data, run important applications, and control access to your…