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Security Insights

Plain-English security advice for UK businesses.

Practical, jargon-free guidance on cyber security, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and keeping your website and data safe — written for business owners, not security teams.

Compliance5 min

How much does Cyber Essentials cost in the UK? (2026 guide)

Cyber Essentials certification is more affordable than most UK small businesses expect — but the certificate fee is only part of the cost. Here's the full picture for 2026.

21 June 2026Read
Web Security6 min

Is your small business website secure? A 10-point checklist

Most small business websites have at least one of these issues — and attackers scan for them automatically. Run through this 10-point checklist to see where you stand.

19 June 2026Read
Web Security6 min

Why your web developer isn't thinking about security (and why that matters)

Most web developers are paid to make a site look good and launch on time — not to keep it secure. For UK small businesses, that gap is exactly where breaches, data leaks, and GDPR headaches begin.

15 June 2026Read
Compliance4 min

What is Cyber Essentials and does your UK business need it?

Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed certification most businesses have heard of but few fully understand. Here's what it covers, who needs it, and whether it's right for you.

12 April 2025Read
Risk3 min

5 signs your small business has a security problem

Most small business owners assume a breach is something that happens to bigger companies. Here are five warning signs that suggest your business is more exposed than you think.

3 April 2025Read
Incident Response5 min

What happens in the first 24 hours after a data breach?

Discovering you've been breached is one of the most stressful moments a business owner can face. What you do in the first 24 hours determines how much damage you can limit — and what your legal exposure looks like.

28 March 2025Read