Cyber Security Blog

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: A landmark step toward a safer digital future

April 7, 2025

By Richard Brown, CEO Melius CyberSafe The UK Government’s newly proposed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a game-changer. With cyber threats growing more sophisticated and widespread, this legislation marks [...]

Cyber Essentials is evolving

March 31, 2025

Cyber threats are evolving, and so is Cyber Essentials Cyber threats are not slowing down. Neither is regulation. Cyber Essentials is changing in April to reflect the reality that cybersecurity [...]

Why Cyber Essentials Plus Is Now a Business Essential

March 17, 2025

Cybercrime is at an all-time high, with nearly 40% of UK businesses suffering cyberattacks each year. The risk isn’t theoretical - businesses don’t just need cybersecurity; they need a certification [...]

What You Don’t Know, Can Hurt You – Are Hidden Cyber Threats Putting Your Business at Risk?

February 7, 2025

Read our latest best practice guide to uncover unknown threats, and protect your business today.In 2025, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, leaving businesses vulnerable to [...]

Unmasking Cyber Security Risks: A Guide to Common Malware

May 31, 2024

Being aware of the malware that could threaten your IT systems is crucial to staying secure. It makes you more likely to spot and recognise threats, effectively bringing down your [...]

Hindsight: Exposing the Need for Proactive Cyber Security

May 29, 2024

“In hindsight, I should have prioritised cyber security”.When a cyberattack occurs and companies find themselves in challenging circumstances, the immediate reaction is fixing the damage from the cyberattack - this [...]

The Single Biggest Cyber Threat to Your Business

May 15, 2024

Information from the latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey shows 84% of attacks or breaches in the UK were phishing related*, meaning it is the single biggest cyber threat to businesses.Phishing [...]

Close to Catastrophe: Open Source Does Not Mean Secure (XZ Utils)

April 9, 2024

Attackers nearly gained immediate access to certain Linux machines running an infected distribution, marking what could have been one of the most significant supply chain attacks ever discovered. The scale [...]

HackerGPT – Simplifying Hacking

March 28, 2024

The impact of generative AI on ethical hacking is unfolding right now. Another new platform, HackerGPT, is making the headlines in the cyber security world.. Claiming to be an active [...]

What is the difference between red team, blue team and purple team?

February 29, 2024

Within cyber security there are many vastly different roles, but they all hold the same aim of creating more secure systems. The terms “red team”, “blue team” and “purple team” [...]

How Can I Get a Career in Cyber Security in 2024?

February 28, 2024

Decided you want to enter the cyber security field?Your chance of landing a cyber security role is determined by four factors: experience, education, certifications, and networking.The below diagram shows a [...]

Is Cyber Security a Good Career in 2024?

February 19, 2024

If cyber security has piqued your interest, you likely want to learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of it as a career choice. This article aims to provide you [...]

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