Admin This article is written specifically with UK small and medium-sized businesses in mind that do not have in-house security teams but are increasingly exposed to modern cyber threats. It focuses on realistic risks in 2026, not theoretical attacks aimed at large enterprises. Why This Matters Now For many UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), cybersecurity … Read more
Security work can drift without a regular review point. An annual checklist helps you step back, confirm that core controls still operate as expected, and identify where new risks have appeared. This article provides a practical review structure for small and mid-sized organisations that want to avoid both complacency and overcomplicated audit exercises. 1. Confirm … Read more
Continuous monitoring is often associated with large environments and complex platforms. However, a small organisation can gain real benefit from a compact monitoring approach that focuses on a few key signals. This article explains what is realistic to monitor in a small environment and how to avoid drowning in data. 1. Focus on important entry … Read more
The security market is full of products that are priced and designed for large enterprises. Small organisations need a different approach – fewer tools, lower complexity, and a focus on clear outcomes. This article highlights categories of tools that can deliver strong value for small organisations without requiring a large budget or a full time … Read more
Zero trust is a popular term that often comes wrapped in complex diagrams and expensive platforms. The core idea is simple – do not automatically trust any connection simply because it originates from a particular network or device. Small organisations can apply zero trust principles in a lightweight way without building a full scale identity … Read more
WordPress is widely used by small organisations because it is flexible and well supported. Unfortunately it is also a frequent target for attackers, mainly because of weak configuration, outdated components, and an excess of poorly chosen plugins. This article explains how to secure a business WordPress site using a small number of disciplined measures rather … Read more
Many organisations intend to improve security but never quite decide where to start. A defined 30 day plan focuses effort and ensures visible progress. This article outlines a practical timeline for hardening a small business environment without trying to change everything at once. Week 1 – Gain visibility and secure accounts The first week focuses … Read more
The United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides clear guidance for small organisations. However, many business owners are not sure how to translate that advice into practical steps inside their own environment. This article explains how the core themes of NCSC small business guidance map to concrete actions that a small organisation can take … Read more
Many security policies fail because they are written for auditors rather than for the people who need to follow them. If you’ve ever read one chances are you found it long, repetitive, and full of vague statements.A small organisation needs short, precise, and realistic policies that staff can understand and apply. In this article I … Read more
Many risk registers are written for large enterprises and are almost unusable in small businesses. The result is predictable – the document is created once for a compliance exercise, then never updated. A small organisation needs a compact, practical register that supports decisions instead of becoming another spreadsheet nobody opens. In this article I will … Read more