Posts about Cyber Security

Cyber security and connectivity have traditionally been treated as two separate priorities. But as organisations shift to cloud platforms, support hybrid workforces and connect multiple locations, this separation is becoming a problem.

Cyber security is often seen as something only large enterprises need to worry about. Big budgets. Big teams. Big risks. But the reality is changing - and fast.

Phishing and impersonation attacks remain one of the biggest cyber threats facing UK organisations. With AI-generated emails, deepfake impersonation, and increasingly convincing social engineering, these attacks are more sophisticated and harder to detect than ever before. To stay secure, organisations need a layered, modern approach to email and identity protection.

Network security protects an organisation’s IT infrastructure, systems, and data by preventing unauthorised access, detecting threats, and ensuring secure communication across networks. In the UK, businesses increasingly rely on integrated solutions combining firewalls, access controls, monitoring, and zero trust models to maintain security across cloud, on-site, and remote environments.

Cyber security is often framed around prevention. Firewalls, endpoint protection, patching routines and awareness training all play a critical role in reducing risk. Most organisations are doing the right things, investing in layered defences and building stronger security maturity over time.

By Martin Lewis, Head of Business Continuity Sales at Wavenet

Crisis readiness reality check

Cyber insurance premiums for UK businesses have risen sharply in recent years. Insurers are tightening underwriting requirements, increasing excesses, and in some cases refusing cover altogether - particularly for organisations with weak cyber security controls.

For years, organisations have measured their cyber maturity by how well they prevent incidents. How many controls are in place. How many standards are met. How clean the audit looks.