A major credential leak linked to the US cybersecurity agency CISA has exposed a problem most businesses are far more vulnerable to than they realise. From forgotten API keys to overprivileged supplier access, exposed credentials have become a normal part of modern IT environments. Here’s what UK SMEs and mid-market organisations should actually be paying attention to.

Shadow AI is already inside most businesses, whether leadership realises it or not. As employees increasingly use AI tools without formal approval, organisations are facing new risks around data handling, compliance, governance, and visibility. Here’s what UK SMEs and mid-market businesses need to know, and how to respond without falling into the trap of blanket bans or unrealistic policies.

Microsoft Copilot is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about workplace AI tools for UK businesses, but what does it actually do in practice? In this blog, we explore how Microsoft Copilot helps SMEs and mid-market organisations improve productivity, reduce admin, streamline collaboration, and get more value from Microsoft 365, without adding unnecessary complexity or compromising security.

Disruption doesn’t wait for a convenient moment. And this week’s tube strikes offered a useful reminder of that.

For many organisations, it forced an immediate shift to fully remote working, putting infrastructure, access, and collaboration tools under pressure in a way that planned hybrid setups rarely do. In this blog, we explore what moments like this reveal, and how to sense-check whether your environment is built to cope.

Cyber security doesn’t always come down to complex tools or advanced threats. More often, it’s the basics that make the biggest difference.

Following the UK government’s “lock the door” campaign, we’ve pulled together a simple cyber hygiene checklist to help organisations sense-check their current approach, from patching and access control to visibility and response.

Cyber Essentials has become a baseline requirement for many UK organisations, whether for supply chains or government contracts. But as more businesses look beyond the badge, a key question keeps coming up: is Cyber Essentials enough, or does Cyber Essentials Plus offer something more meaningful?

In this blog, we break down the real difference between self-assessment and independent validation, and why that distinction matters when it comes to understanding your actual security posture.

Eight years on from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the questions it raised about data, privacy and control feel less shocking, and more familiar.

At the time, the idea that millions of users’ data could be harvested and used without clear consent felt like a turning point. Today, we operate in a world where data collection underpins much of the technology we use every day.

In this blog, we look back at what actually changed, and why the bigger lesson for organisations in 2026 is not the scandal itself, but how data now moves through modern systems.

Companies House is one of those systems most people assume simply works. It sits quietly in the background of the UK business environment, holding records for millions of companies and underpinning how organisations verify each other every day.

But recent reports of a vulnerability in the WebFiling system have raised serious questions about how secure that infrastructure really is. Beyond the technical issue itself, the incident highlights something broader: many of the systems businesses rely on sit outside their direct control.

When platforms like this experience problems, the consequences can ripple far beyond the organisation running them.

AI is everywhere. In almost every business tool, from productivity software to analytics platforms. But as organisations experiment with these systems, a key question is often overlooked: what happens to your data once it enters an AI model? In this piece, we explore how large language models work, where business data can unintentionally flow, and why governance around AI is becoming increasingly important in 2026.

A six-minute delay in the North London derby was a small disruption with very visible consequences. Tens of thousands waited. Millions watched. All because the technology, which is usually invisible, briefly stopped working. In this piece, we explore what that moment reveals about modern infrastructure and why reliability now underpins experiences far beyond the stadium.

Hybrid work is no ‘temporary fix’. It’s the operating model for many UK businesses. But while ways of working have matured, much of the infrastructure behind them sometimes hasn’t. From legacy VPN dependence to collaboration sprawl and uneven identity controls, systems built in urgency are now showing their age. This piece explores whether your architecture is truly ready for sustained hybrid operations in 2026.

AI adoption is accelerating, but readiness is lagging behind. As organisations head into 2026, the real challenge is no longer access to AI tools, but whether the foundations around data, infrastructure, security and governance are in place to use them effectively. This piece explores what AI readiness really looks like, and how businesses can prepare for responsible, long-term adoption.

Cloud adoption is no longer a question of if, but how well it is governed, scaled and sustained. As we move into 2026, organisations are shifting from experimentation to maturity, rethinking cloud strategy, infrastructure investment and digital transformation as core operating decisions. This piece explores what has changed, what is solidifying, and what businesses should be preparing for next.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus remain a critical foundation for managing cyber risk and meeting UK compliance requirements. Fifosys has been promoted to CyberSmart Advanced Partner status, reflecting the scale and quality of how we already support customers through certification and beyond.

2025 was a defining year for cyber security. From major outages to supply-chain attacks, organisations were forced to confront systemic risk and the limits of assumed resilience. This review examines the cyber incidents that mattered and the lessons they hold for the year ahead.

The Christmas period is meant to be quiet, yet the Rainbow Six Siege breach shows how cyber incidents thrive when attention drops. As servers were taken offline and data integrity collapsed, the real story goes beyond gaming disruption, revealing the risks that always-on services face when attackers strike during holiday downtime.

When thieves broke into the Louvre Museum, the biggest shock wasn’t what they stole - it was how easily they did it. Yet, a password allegedly set to “Louvre” is what’s really exposed one of the world’s most secure institutions. The incident is a reminder that under-investment in cyber security doesn’t just risk data loss; it threatens trust, reputation and millions in avoidable cost.

Windows 10 support ends on 14 October 2025. That means no more security updates, and a greater risk the longer you delay. From upgrading to Windows 11 to exploring Extended Security Updates, here's what businesses need to know - and the options available to you.

Having the right policies is one thing. Living by them is another. As regulators tighten expectations, compliance is no longer about passing an audit. It’s about creating a culture where security awareness, accountability, and good habits are part of everyday business.

When Jaguar Land Rover and Heathrow Airport both ground to a halt in September 2025, the message was clear: cyberattacks don’t just take systems offline anymore. They stop business in its tracks. What can UK organisations learn from these incidents, and how can you prepare before it happens to you?