Why the Sophos–Microsoft Partnership Matters – Especially for Education, Financial Services and Legal Organisations
For most organisations today, Microsoft is the foundation of how you operate and on top of this there is also a requirement for regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Whether it’s Microsoft 365 for collaboration, Teams for communication, or Azure for infrastructure, these platforms sit at the heart of day-to-day business. But for sectors like Education,…
Read MoreMicrosoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite – What’s Changing, Why It Matters and How to Prepare
Microsoft has officially announced Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite, marking a major leap forward in enterprise productivity, automation and AI. With general availability for both Microsoft 365 E7 and Microsoft Agent 365 set for May 1, 2026, business leaders now have the clarity needed to plan their next move. What’s what: Microsoft 365 E7 is the…
Read MoreCyber Insurance is the New Compliance
Cyber Insurance Is Now Compliance; But UK Businesses Aren’t Ready As cyber threats surge and insurance requirements harden, cyber insurance has shifted from a safety net to a core component of business compliance. Yet many UK SMEs remain dangerously unprepared for the rising expectations of modern underwriters, risking denied claims, unaffordable premiums and serious operational…
Read MoreWhy Cyber Resilience Can’t Be Audited Once a Year: Lessons from the UK Cyber Action Plan
Moving from box‑ticking compliance to real‑world cyber readiness Written by Richard Puckey Cyber security has a confidence problem For years, many organisations have taken comfort in annual cyber audits, certifications and compliance checklists. Pass the audit, tick the box and move on. On paper, everything looks secure. The problem? Cyber threats don’t operate on an annual cycle. The…
Read MoreUnchecked Microsoft 365 Accounts could Become the Next Business Security Crisis, says Espria
Ensuring licenses are regularly reviewed, right sized and aligned with actual usage will keep costs under control even as prices rise. The UK’s new Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is set to bring businesses, not just MSPs, under stricter regulatory control, including tighter rules around resilience planning, faster reporting of cyber incidents, and stricter expectations…
Read MoreWhy Enablement, Speed and Hybrid Visibility Will Separate the Best MSPs From the Rest
Espria CEO Angelo Di Ventura outlines what will define success in managed security over the next 18 months. Fresh from his recent appointment as CEO of Espria, Angelo Di Ventura has shared his perspective on how the Managed Service Provider landscape is set to evolve over the next 18 months, with enablement, speed and hybrid…
Read MoreC-Suites Must Eliminate Security Friction or Risk Systemic Network Failures, say Espria
Leading managed services provider Espria warns that traditional security measures are slowing down workforces and failing to stop lateral movement attacks. With businesses grappling with the productivity lag of legacy security – lost employee time, operational inefficiencies and disrupted workflows – the current approach to employee protection is only continuing to create dangerous friction that compromises…
Read MoreCyber Audits are Only a Paper Shield Giving Boards False Confidence, says Espria
Leading UK managed services provider warns British boards that over-reliance on cyber audits may be creating a dangerous illusion of resilience. As the UK Government recently unveiled a £210m Government Cyber Action Plan, openly acknowledging that cyber risk across public services remains “critically high,” the focus of national cyber policy has decisively shifted from compliance…
Read MoreElevating Human Risk Management: A Boardroom Must for Cyber Resilience in 2026
Written by Richard Puckey As organisations move through 2026, cybersecurity has firmly established itself as a core business risk. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, threat actors are more capable than ever and the operational and reputational impact of cyber incidents continues to escalate. In response, businesses have invested heavily in security technology such as advanced detection…
Read MoreAs Social Engineering Surges, it’s Time to Insure and Secure
Cyber awareness: Why people are your first line of defence Human error remains the biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity. Discover why building a cyber-aware culture and leveraging initiatives like the UK Vulnerability Research Institute is essential for protecting your business. As Social Engineering Surges, it’s Time to Insure | RSS.com Cybersecurity is no longer just an…
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