What Happens If a School Suffers a Phishing Breach Without an Incident Plan?
A phishing breach can escalate rapidly if a school lacks a documented cyber incident response plan. Clear procedures for identifying, containing, reporting and recovering from cyber incidents help minimise disruption, protect sensitive data, meet regulatory obligations and enable schools to respond quickly and effectively when security breaches occur. Call 0333 006 3366 today to book a free IT review of your school’s cyber security preparedness. [...]
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Why Cheap Break-Fix IT Support Is Costing Your Business More Than Fully Managed Services
Break-fix IT support may appear cheaper initially, but recurring outages, lost productivity and preventable security risks often increase the true cost. Managed IT services provide proactive monitoring, maintenance and support that help reduce downtime, improve business resilience and give organisations more predictable IT costs as they grow. [...]
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What Happens When an Employee Clicks a Phishing Link in 2026?
Clicking a phishing link does not always result in a data breach, but a rapid response is essential. Prompt reporting, account protection, device investigation and data breach containment can significantly reduce the impact of phishing attacks. Clear employee guidance, incident response planning and ongoing security awareness training are key to limiting organisational risk. [...]
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Do I Need Cyber Essentials Plus If I Already Have the Basic Certificate?
Cyber Essentials Plus is not mandatory for most UK organisations, but it provides independently verified assurance that cyber security controls are working effectively. It is particularly valuable for businesses handling sensitive data, bidding for public sector contracts or meeting higher customer security expectations, offering greater confidence than Cyber Essentials alone. [...]
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Failed a Cyber Insurance Technical Audit? 5 Risks Your Business May Face
Failing a cyber insurance audit highlights security weaknesses that could increase exposure to cyberattacks, regulatory risks and financial losses. [...]
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Protecting Your Business From AI-Powered Social Engineering Deepfakes
AI-powered deepfake social engineering combines artificial intelligence with manipulation tactics to impersonate trusted individuals through realistic voice, video and text content. [...]
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The Canonical Cyberattack Shows Why DDoS Protection Can’t Be Ignored
The 2026 Canonical cyberattack demonstrated how even globally trusted technology providers can be disrupted by large-scale DDoS attacks. The incident highlights the growing importance of proactive cyber security, DDoS mitigation and resilient IT infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. [...]
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Why Rising Geopolitical Tensions May Increase Cyber Risks & Threats for UK Businesses
Geopolitical conflict is increasing the scale and sophistication of cyber threats affecting UK businesses, particularly SMEs. Attacks such as ransomware, phishing and supply chain breaches exploit vulnerabilities and global instability. Strengthening basic cyber hygiene, access controls and incident readiness is essential to reduce risk and maintain operational resilience in a heightened threat environment. [...]
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Why Shadow AI is the Biggest Unseen Threat to UK GDPR Compliance in 2026
Shadow AI, which is the unauthorised use of AI tools by employees, is rapidly increasing as accessibility and adoption grow. It creates significant risks to data security and UK GDPR compliance by enabling unmonitored data sharing, loss of control, and a lack of audit trails. Effective mitigation requires visibility, governance policies, technical controls, approved alternatives, and employee training. Connect with Redpalm’s team to manage shadow AI risks. [...]
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Understanding ITDR and Why Identity Is the New Security Perimeter
Identity is now the primary security perimeter as cloud adoption, SaaS usage, and remote work reduce the effectiveness of traditional network defences. Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) addresses this shift by monitoring and protecting against credential misuse and identity-based attacks, enabling organisations to detect, respond to, and mitigate threats through continuous monitoring, behavioural analysis, and integrated security controls. Don’t wait, strengthen your identity access security. Book a free review with Redpalm today. [...]
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