In an era where cyber threats are rampant and constantly evolving, businesses must prioritise cyber resilience to safeguard their operations. The stakes are high as we witness a significant rise in the incidents of data breach: The stats from Cyber Security Breaches survey 2023 show, 59% of medium size businesses and 59% of large organisations reported breaches or security attacks, resulting in significant disruption to their operation and daily business life.

While it is challenging to predict how the threat landscape will evolve, taking a proactive and thoughtful approach to cyber security enables businesses and business owners to stay one step ahead of cyber criminals.

Have you ever gone to Costco for blueberries and ended up coming back with SPACE in a box… Well, welcome to a new way of internet connectivity. 

We have spoken before about how good Starlink really is and how this disruptive and game-changing technology is set to reshape the landscape of communications, broadband, and technology for businesses and organizations alike.

By good we mean available anywhere you can see the sky, fast and reliable in a way that many terrestrial providers struggle with and at a price that is mind-blowing for the experience and technology you get.

Connectivity, cyber security and IT Service provider IFB, has partnered with leading Cloud, IT, and network services provider EXPO.e – to provide large scale and comprehensive Cyber Security Operations Centre services (CSOC) for its current and future customers. IFB CEO Graeme Gordon said: “We are delighted to extend our working relationship and partnership with EXPO.e to now include the critical cyber security operations space. This means that alongside IFB’s own Security services, we can now offer the depth, breadth and scale of expertise to accommodate any scale of security requirement.”

We are at a time where connectivity is the backbone of business operations and the choice of a connectivity provider can significantly impact your company's efficiency, success, and productivity.

IFB have been working with numerous businesses to review and assess their connectivity requirements and plans for growth and expansion.

It becomes evident, that small and medium-sized businesses face unique challenges as their nature and setup dictate that they juggle different responsibilities at the same time, making it essential to choose the right connectivity provider and connectivity solutions that cater to their specific requirements.

In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an alarming rate, businesses must adapt and fortify their defenses against malicious attacks. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 reveals a significant increase in phishing and ransomware attacks, emphasizing the urgent need for businesses to take cybersecurity seriously. This is where Cyber Essentials certification becomes crucial.

The John Clark Motor Group operates a growing, customer-focused network of showrooms, workshops, and office locations across Scotland. They represent some of the most iconic motoring brands and they combine this with a mission to make the John Clark customer’s experience exceptional at all stages of their relationship. To do this at all levels they need to be digitally connected across everything they do, with high-speed reliability and certainty with skills and expertise from their support partner.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerability management stands as a critical pillar of effective risk mitigation and business continuity. While traditional vulnerability assessments and patch management strategies have been the cornerstone of vulnerability management practices for a very long time, Threat intelligence provides an extra layer to vulnerability management, empowering businesses and organisations to make informed decisions and prioritize remediation efforts effectively and in a timely manner.

In the digital age, where data is the lifeblood of businesses, the importance of robust data backup solutions cannot be overstated. Data loss can be catastrophic, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Let's explore three key benefits that highlight the business-critical role of data backup.