Cyber 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…
Read MoreThe Traditional MSP Model is Failing Mid-Market Businesses and a Smarter Alternative is Emerging
Why the MSP model is broken – and what comes next Traditional Managed Service Providers no longer meet the needs of mid-sized businesses with strong internal IT teams. Discover why co-managed IT is emerging as the smarter, more strategic alternative. The Traditional MSP Model is Failing Mid-Market Bu | RSS.com For years, the Managed Service…
Read MoreHuman & Financial Costs of a Breach
Why ransomware is more than just a financial threat The final episode of this series covering Sophos’ 2025 report ‘The State of Ransomware’. Brian Sibley, VCTO at Espria and Jon Hope, Cyber Security Evangelist at Sophos explore the often-overlooked human toll of ransomware attacks. Beyond the monetary damage, they reveal how breaches impact mental health, workplace dynamics and even leadership stability, making…
Read MoreZero Trust Networking
Written by Stephen Cook Protecting Employees Without Friction Your workforce is your greatest asset, and your greatest vulnerability. Attackers know this, which is why phishing and credential theft remain the most common entry points. But here’s the leadership challenge: how do you protect employees without slowing them down? Zero Trust answers that question by making…
Read MoreShadow AI: Executive Briefing on Real Risks, Business Impact and Mitigation
Written by Stephen Cook Shadow AI is here, and it’s growing Shadow AI is the use of artificial intelligence tools and platforms outside the oversight of IT, security, or compliance teams. This is not a hypothetical concern. KPMG’s 2025 global survey found that up to 58% of employees are using AI productivity tools daily, and nearly half admit to…
Read MoreCyber Resilience in 2025: From Tick-Box to Boardroom Imperative
Written by Richard Puckey What the NCSC’s 2025 Review Means for UK Businesses The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) 2025 Annual Review is a wake-up call for business leaders across the UK. The days when cyber security was simply an IT concern or a routine compliance task are over. With a record number of nationally…
Read MoreAI and supply chain threats to shape cybersecurity risks for UK businesses in 2026, warns Espria
Five major cybersecurity trends will dominate 2026, signalling the need for real-time, intelligence-driven protection. Smarter, faster and more interconnected cyber threats will reshape the UK risk landscape in 2026, with traditional security models no longer able to keep pace, according to new analysis from Espria. Brian Sibley, Virtual CTO at Espria warns that organisations are entering a cybersecurity environment defined by AI-driven attacks, opaque…
Read MoreBuilding a security-first framework against evolving cyberthreats
Written by Brian Sibley, Virtual CTO at Espria As the UK’s network and cloud security market evolves at an unprecedented pace, businesses face a barrage of sophisticated cyber threats and tightening regulations. Connectivity across business infrastructure has created an enormous attack surface for organisations of all sizes, meaning that cyber risk is undoubtedly a business…
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