6 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Could You Identify Every Device and Application Your Business Uses?
Why a simple asset inventory helps small businesses secure devices, manage software, control costs and prepare for Cyber Essentials.
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6 Sep 2026 · 14 min read
Would Your Business Know It Had Been Hacked?
Ten warning signs that could reveal a hidden cyberattack, and the practical steps small businesses can take to detect and respond sooner.
6 Sep 2026 · 12 min read
Cyber Incident Response for Small Businesses: Your First 60 Minutes
A practical guide to help small businesses contain a cyber incident, preserve evidence, protect unaffected systems and involve the right people during the crucial first 60 minutes.
25 Aug 2026 · 11 min read
What Are You Revealing on LinkedIn? The Cybersecurity Risks of Oversharing
LinkedIn can expose valuable business intelligence to attackers. Learn how to reduce the risk of reconnaissance, phishing, impersonation and social engineering.
24 Aug 2026 · 11 min read
Is Your Microsoft 365 Tenant Actually Secure?
Microsoft 365 provides powerful security controls, but they still need to be configured correctly. This article highlights the key security checks SMEs should perform and why regular reviews are essential.
24 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
An Employee Has Left. Do You Know What They Can Still Access?
Employee offboarding involves more than disabling an account. Learn how to remove access, close active sessions and protect company data when staff leave.
24 Aug 2026 · 10 min read
Your Password Is the Problem: Why Passkeys Are the Future of Authentication
Passkeys provide stronger, passwordless security by using cryptographic credentials that are resistant to phishing and credential theft.
22 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Your Backup Isn't a Backup Until You've Tested It
A backup is only useful if you can actually restore from it. This article explains why SMEs should test their backups, protect them from ransomware, and have a clear recovery plan.
22 Aug 2026 · 10 min read
Your Password Isn't Being Brute-Forced: How Attackers Predict Human Behaviour
Learn how attackers exploit predictable behaviour, weak passwords and password reuse to compromise accounts more efficiently than brute force.
5 Aug 2026 · 3 min read
Top 20 Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Cybercrime
20 simple ways to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime and why Cyber Essentials matters
25 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
"We are too small to be a target" — and other cyber myths
Most attacks are not targeted — they are automated, and they find whatever is exposed. We unpick the most common myths that leave smaller businesses at risk.