The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is reshaping supply-chain security for SMEs. Plain-English guide to scope, the 24/72-hour rule, and 5 things to do now.

Cyber Essentials 2026: What’s Changing and What Your Business Needs to Do Now Cyber Essentials has long been the UK’s baseline standard for protecting organisations against common cyber threats. However, with cyber risks evolving rapidly, significant updates are coming to the scheme in 2026 — and businesses need to be prepared.

We’re launching a monthly webinar series starting at 10:30am GMT, covering cyber security, Microsoft 365 protection, business continuity, AI risks, Cyber Essentials and more. With attendees joining from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester, Tewkesbury and across the UK, it’s a great opportunity to learn practical, real-world security advice and ask questions live.

From February 2026, System Force IT will deliver a free monthly Cyber Security Webinar Series for UK businesses. Covering phishing, ransomware, Microsoft 365 security, compliance and cyber awareness, each session provides practical guidance to help organisations reduce risk and improve resilience.

Basic Cyber Resilience for Business: The Cyber Essential Scheme Approach Big or small businesses depend on technology to store customer information, send emails, manage finances online, and operate. Organisations are more connected today than ever, which comes with huge risks like cyberattacks. That’s why threats such as hacking, phishing, ransomware, and malware are on the rise, with the global average data breach cost reaching the highest at $4.88 million.

Introduction to 20 Steps to Achieving a Manageable UK Cyber Essentials Certification The UK Cyber Essentials certification is a government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme that sets out a baseline of cybersecurity standards and practices for UK organisations. It is designed to help organisations demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity and protect themselves against common cyber threats. This guide outlines 20 steps to achieve a manageable Cyber Essentials Certification.

In today’s digital landscape, protecting sensitive data stored on hard drives is more important than ever. This measure is particularly essential for businesses managing confidential or proprietary information. Among the leading encryption solutions available are Windows BitLocker and ESET DESlock. In this article, we examine both tools, offering a technical comparison that outlines their key differences. We’ll also explore why ESET DESlock is often regarded as the more secure and robust option for data protection.

The firewalk is on Oct 9th, but the flames of charity still burn bright. You can contribute to this noble cause by donating through the JustGiving page set up for the event. Every penny raised goes a long way in supporting the vital work of The Pied Piper Appeal