TL;DR Many SME cyber incidents in 2026 won’t be caused by missing tools, but by incomplete or misconfigured setups, over-permissive access and lack of validation. Attackers exploit environments that assume “normal behaviour” equals “safe behaviour”. Identity is critical, but not...
With ransomware attacks becoming more commonplace and the recent change in ownership of VMWare, 2026 is the time to consider both your choice of HyperVisor solution and how it is secured. As VMware renewals land under Broadcom’s new licensing model,...
Most creative agencies don’t build their tech stack — they accumulate it. A new tool here, a plugin there. A license bought in a rush to meet a project deadline. A file-sharing platform someone once set up that nobody dares...
The firewall story for too many SMEs goes something like this: Nobody discussed what firewall brand or model to buy, the features it has, or how it should be configured to provide actual protection. The firewall was unboxed, and some...
If you’re using Microsoft 365, there’s a good chance you already have access to one of Microsoft’s most underrated tools, but don’t know it exists. That tool is Microsoft Loop, and while it might not have the hype of emerging...
The recent headlines were hard to miss as Harrods, M&S, and the Co-op we’re all caught out by serious cyber incidents within weeks of each other. But this wasn’t a wave of cutting-edge cyber-attacks — it was a combination of...
Should your business care about quantum computing? Quantum computing is one of the most exciting technological advancements in recent years. With Microsoft’s recent announcement of a quantum topological chip, the conversation has intensified, leaving many wondering if we’re on the...
In the rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence, the emergence of DeepSeek has significantly intensified the competition among AI language models. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, recently introduced its R1 model, which has quickly risen to prominence, surpassing Open AI’s...