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Practical guidance on security, IT and AI for businesses without a security department, plus news from the group.

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Cyber security

Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus: which one do you actually need?

The 2 certifications share the same 5 controls. The difference is who checks, and who's asking you for it. An assessor's view.

2026, 4 minute read
Cyber security

What actually happens in a penetration test

Hoodies and green text are for films. Here's what a real, authorised test of your business looks like, step by step.

Company news

Clipeum IT is now a Defence Cyber Certification Level 0 Certification Body

We're now accredited to assess organisations for DCC Level 0, the new baseline for the UK defence supply chain.

Company news

Finalist again: MSP Titans of the Industry, Advanced Cybersecurity

For the second year running we're one of 10 finalists worldwide, and the only UK business in the category.

Cyber security

AI is now being used to build ransomware. Here's how to protect your business

Criminals are using AI to write malware and phishing faster than ever. The defences that work are more familiar than you might think.

Cyber security

The top 5 cyber threats facing UK SMEs today

Small and medium businesses are targeted precisely because attackers expect weaker defences. These are the threats we see most.

Cyber security

Essential data security measures for small businesses

SMEs face a double threat: attackers who see them as easy targets, and regulators and customers who expect their data to be protected. Here are the measures that matter most.

Buying guide

What to look for in a cyber security provider

Not all providers are equal. Here are the questions worth asking before you sign.

Automation

Where AI helps your business, and where it doesn't

AI is a powerful tool with real limits. A practical guide to where it earns its keep.

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