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Recent posts by Louise Ralston

May 1, 2026

What is Cyber Essentials and Why Does It Matter?

The only government-backed cyber security standard in the UK is worth explaining, so let's get into it: What is Cyber Essentials?
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Apr 20, 2026

Is your IT Infrastructure Cyber Essentials Ready?

Learn what “Cyber Essentials ready” really means, and how to strengthen your IT infrastructure to meet the latest security requirements.
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Mar 26, 2026

Don’t You Have Cyber Essentials Yet? Do you think..

Cyber Essentials, backed by IASME and the NCSC, is now essential for SME cyber resilience, compliance, and protection against common cyber threats.
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Mar 11, 2026

Cyber Essentials MFA Requirements Explained

Why Cyber Essentials requires MFA. An assessor explains the most common SME security gap and how Multi-Factor Authentication prevents cyber breaches.
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Feb 24, 2026

Meet Danzell - the new Cyber Essentials standard..

Learn about the latest Cyber Essentials 2026 updates and how they impact MFA, patching, scope, and certification requirements for enhanced cybersecurity.
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Feb 16, 2026

From Checkbox to Baseline: How Cyber Essentials..

Discover how Cyber Essentials is transforming the role of MSPs, making it a baseline expectation for cybersecurity rather than an optional add-on.
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Feb 10, 2026

Why Phishing Is Still the #1 Cyber Threat in 2026

Phishing in 2026 uses AI, voice cloning and QR scams. Learn what to do if you click a phishing link and how to build phishing-resistant security.
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Feb 4, 2026

Cyber assessment frameworks: aligning security..

Aligning cyber frameworks like CAF and Cyber Essentials strengthens both security and resilience, ensuring ongoing risk management and business continuity. Learn how to enhance your cybersecurity posture today.
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Jan 22, 2026

Government Launches New Cyber Unit — "Certify..

The UK government has launched a new Cyber Unit - -certify your defences with Cyber Essentials or IASME Cyber Assurance, and prove compliance.
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Dec 18, 2025

The NCSC Just Raised the Cyber Bar!

The NCSC is raising the cyber security bar. Discover why Cyber Essentials is no longer optional for UK businesses and their supply chains.
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Dec 11, 2025

UK Cyber Security Roundup 2025: Key Insights and..

Explore developments in UK cyber security for 2025, focusing on supply chain resilience, common vulnerabilities, and compliance with government standards.
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