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Testing and buying

What is managed detection and response (MDR)? A guide for small business

Managed detection and response (MDR) explained for small businesses: what it does, how it differs from antivirus and an MSSP, and what to ask.

18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Threats

Ransomware: how attacks start and how to stop them

How ransomware attacks begin in small and mid-sized businesses, the warning signs to watch for and the practical steps that stop them or limit the damage.

18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Cloud and identity

Five cloud misconfigurations that cause most breaches

The five cloud mistakes that most often lead to data exposure in small and mid-sized businesses, how to spot each one and how to fix it before attackers find it.

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
AI security

Securing AI tools at work: what leaders should ask

The questions business leaders should ask before and after staff adopt AI tools: data handling, access, vendor terms, prompt injection and how to monitor use safely.

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Testing and buying

Penetration testing for small business: what it is and when you need it

What a penetration test is, how it differs from a vulnerability scan, how to scope one, how to read the report and when small businesses should test.

18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Fundamentals

Vulnerability management for small teams: fix what matters first

How small teams can run vulnerability management without drowning in findings: find assets, scan, prioritise by real risk, patch on a schedule and track progress.

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Threats

Business email compromise and invoice fraud: how to stop it

How business email compromise and invoice fraud work, the warning signs to teach staff and the payment checks and technical controls that stop it.

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
AI security

AI-powered cybersecurity explained: how AI helps security analysts

What AI-powered cybersecurity really means: how AI triages alerts, scores risk and explains findings, where it falls short and why analysts decide.

18 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Cloud and identity

Identity security: MFA, passkeys and least privilege explained

Why identity is the new perimeter, and how multi-factor authentication, passkeys, least privilege and access reviews protect small and mid-sized businesses.

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Testing and buying

How to choose a managed security provider: 12 questions to ask

Twelve practical questions to ask when choosing a managed security or MDR provider, with the answers to look for and the red flags to avoid.

18 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

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