The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Introduction Imagine building a thriving business, surviving recessions, adapting with technology, and employing hundreds of people – with an annual turnover of £94 million, more than £100,000 a year is spent on IT and cyber security. Then overnight, that’s all taken away. The company goes into administration. Operations cease, and hundreds of jobs are […]
The Importance of Vulnerability Fixes
Introduction Imagine hackers scanning the internet, looking for access. They’re using artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate and speed up their processes. They find a missing security patch, an outdated system or a misconfiguration to gain a foothold. They make their way to the data and copy it to their own location. They […]
Why a Merseyside-based Law Firm received a £60,000 penalty notice following a Cyber Attack
Introduction On 16th April 2025, a penalty notice for £60,000 was released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This followed an investigation of a security incident that took place in June 2022 at a Merseyside-based law firm. This penalty notice is important to understand as it can help us prevent similar incidents and also […]
How a Cyber Security Incident Led to a £3 million Penalty, and Over £21 million in Recovery Costs
Introduction On 26th March 2025, a penalty notice for over £3 million was released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This followed an investigation of a security incident that started on 22nd August 2022, with final recovery actions taking place on 23rd May 2023 and impacted services such as NHS 111 and NHS Trusts. […]