
Cyber Essentials for Colleges: What the New 2026 Requirements Mean
Key Takeaways Cyber Essentials is now an annual requirement for colleges covered by the College Financial Handbook. Certification is only part of the picture. DfE

Key Takeaways Cyber Essentials is now an annual requirement for colleges covered by the College Financial Handbook. Certification is only part of the picture. DfE

Key Takeaways A vulnerability’s individual severity doesn’t tell you everything about the attack path it can create when combined with another weakness. Across this month’s

Key Takeaways CREST certification provides independent assurance, but it shouldn’t be the only factor you consider. Ask who will conduct your test and whether they

Key Takeaways Penetration testing cost is primarily determined by scope, complexity and the amount of testing time required. Providers may quote a day rate or

Key Takeaways The attack surface isn’t fixed. It changes in both directions: old assets nobody decommissioned, and new ones nobody has assessed yet. A forgotten

Key Takeaways Start with your business objectives before deciding what type of penetration test you need. Internal and external penetration testing answer different security questions.

Key Takeaways Attackers no longer rely on one point of access. They build in backup ways in before you notice the first. Closing the entry

Key Takeaways Physical access controls only work if every step is consistently enforced, even after a visitor is signed in. Replica ID badges, made from

Key Takeaways AI systems require specialist security testing beyond traditional penetration testing. The OWASP Top 10 for LLMs helps organisations identify the most critical AI

Key Takeaways Adversary emulation replicates the behaviour, objectives, and decision-making of real-world threat actors. Effective campaigns are built around realistic attack paths, not predefined test

Key Takeaways Attackers are increasingly hiding behind trusted tools, legitimate software, and normal business activity. The biggest security risks often come from actions that appear

Breach prevalence is falling. Business impact is rising. AI adoption is outpacing AI security. You already know the threats exist. What the NCSC Cyber

From Initial Access to Impact: What This Month’s Attacks Reveal Your board wants to know if you could withstand a targeted attack. Your SOC is

We’re proud to share that WRAITH has been named ‘Outstanding New Cyber Security Product’ at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) 2026. This is

How prepared is your organisation for the rise of AI-assisted attacks? More security leaders are starting to ask this, as attackers and their tools