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The cyber security world is full of companies promising to do things differently. But every so often, something genuinely significant happens. In this short video interview, Simon shares the story behind HOOP Cyber Ltd, what made FSP the right partner, and what this means for existing clients, their Amazon Web Services (AWS) partnership, and the future of security data operations. It is a conversation full of purpose, clarity, and real excitement about what comes next, and reflects exactly the kind of people-centred, outcomes-driven approach the industry needs more of. Whether you are an existing HOOP Cyber client, a prospective partner, or simply someone following the evolution of the security data operations space, this is well worth five minutes of your time. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eqdTSFHv Simon Johnson, Lawrence McEwen, James Elworthy, Richard Page, Deborah Bruce, Fay Hawkins, James Butler, Kevin Y., Jade O.

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We asked Brad Pearpoint, Executive Director at AdvantageNZ why Cyber Security is a core pillar for the business? His Response - "With nearly 40 years of experience across sectors like healthcare, education and finance, we understand that security isn’t optional – it’s essential to all businesses. We embed cyber security into every layer of infrastructure, helping organisations protect data, maintain business continuity and meet compliance needs. It’s not a bolt on – it’s built-in." Click here to read the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/giFYBcgG

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Mark Molyneux, Field CTO of North Europe at Commvault, highlights how the UK’s forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is set to raise baseline cybersecurity standards with stricter incident reporting and penalties for non-compliance. He underlines why organisations should act now to strengthen cyber resilience, understand their minimum viable operations and ensure they can recover quickly from attacks as regulation tightens.  Read more on Compliance Week: https://lnkd.in/d7Gab5iA

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Pleased to see this perspective featured in UK Tech News. Thanks to @Mark Baker for the coverage, and to Cyrille Badeau for clearly unpacking how growing stack complexity is directly impacting decision-making in modern security teams. Too much stack complexity slows decision-making, creates friction across workflows, and makes it harder for teams to respond quickly and with confidence. Cyrille’s piece is a strong reminder that simplifying the security environment is not just an IT goal. It is essential to have faster, more effective security operations. A timely read for anyone focused on improving SOC performance and cutting through operational drag. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g8rRjJ26 Cyrille Badeau, Daniel CHEMLA, Prakash Bellundagi, Zubair Chowgale, Vinny Sharma, Céline Gajnik-Kinnoo, Audrey Hoppenot, Charlie Westley, Julien Rodrigues Roque, Carl Pharoah

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In our latest Clued Up session, customers came together to explore how Clue's built-in redaction tools make protecting sensitive information faster and more secure - while bolstering compliance and streamlining investigative workflows. Read more about the session below, or get in touch to discover how Redaction in Clue can enhance the security, compliance, and efficiency of your work: https://lnkd.in/eHhApDa9

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🇬🇧 New Deal: Tela Technology has acquired Cambridge Helpdesk to enhance its IT managed services and cybersecurity capabilities, aligning with its growth strategy in the evolving UK technology landscape. 🏢 Target: Cambridge Helpdesk 💼 Investor: Tela Technology 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dnAfnykG #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #UKPrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth

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Half of all cyber breaches now start with suppliers or contractors, yet many organisations still treat vendor risk as secondary. Our Cyber in Focus 2025 report highlights the hidden cost of supplier failures and weak contracts. Check where your vendor oversight stands today: https://ow.ly/prQA50X8GXV #CyberRisk #CyberAtWTW #FINEXCRM

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Understanding BSC: Business Size Classification in the UK Security Industry At UKSICA, we’re committed to promoting compliance, competence, and transparency across the UK private security sector. Did you know that from 6 April 2025, the thresholds for micro, small, and medium companies in the UK are increasing? This affects how businesses report their accounts, claim audit exemptions, and classify themselves under the Companies Act 2006: Micro-entity: Turnover ≤ £1M | Balance sheet ≤ £500k | Employees ≤ 10 Small: Turnover ≤ £15M | Balance sheet ≤ £7.5M | Employees ≤ 50 Medium: Turnover ≤ £54M | Balance sheet ≤ £27M | Employees ≤ 250 Why does this matter? Across the security sector, companies sometimes mislabel themselves to continue simplified reporting or micro accounts. Accurate classification isn’t just a regulatory requirement, it reflects professional integrity and operational transparency. At UKSICA, we help security businesses understand and apply the correct classifications, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, HMRC guidance and UK Government standards. Our mission is to raise industry standards and protect both clients and the workforce through ethical, accountable practices. For security companies, understanding your company size isn’t just about accounts. it’s about trust, credibility, and professionalism. It is written in law: https://lnkd.in/e6X2RCYF #UKSICA #SecurityIndustry #Compliance #UKCompaniesAct #SMEs #ProfessionalStandards #CorporateGovernance #SecurityManagement

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With the NIS2 Directive coming into force across the EU and affecting UK-based suppliers and critical sectors, now is the time to act. NIS2 isn’t just another checkbox exercise. It demands that you: • Assess cybersecurity risks across your entire supply chain • Demonstrate incident response capabilities • Implement robust governance and technical controls We’ve helped clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks like NIS, GDPR, DSPT, and ISO 27001. We bring that expertise to NIS2 translating policy into action. ✅ We offer: + Gap assessments + Roadmaps for compliance + Ongoing security advisory Let’s make compliance a competitive advantage. 🔗 Explore how we can help you meet NIS2 requirements:https://bit.ly/41bY3ps #NIS2 #CyberCompliance #InfoSec #CriticalInfrastructure #DionachbyNomios

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Ransomware doesn’t start with encryption. It starts with access. By the time you see a ransom note....it’s already too late. This blog outlines a 5-step proactive defence plan to stop attacks early. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJhWYHaF #Ransomware #CyberSecurityIreland #BusinessContinuity

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Stotles is officially SOC 2 compliant. We’re now the only platform on the market to hold the System and Organisation Controls 2 certification and take cyber security seriously. If you’re selling into UK government, you know how important trust is with your buyers. And the same can be said about Stotles and you. You share sensitive commercial data with us everyday, from integrating your CRM with our platform to uploading to your bid library to our Bid Studio, and we never take that lightly. We’re proud to say we’ve fully committed to our promise of security and achieved SOC 2 certification. Here’s what that means: • Independent validation: We underwent a rigorous external audit which confirmed our security practices meet the gold standard • Peace of mind for our users: Your confidential contact and commercial data is protected to the highest industry benchmark • Ahead of the market: We’re the only platform in our space with this certification, so you can be confident that any data you share with us is protected and secure with us more anyone else This isn’t just a certification, it’s our commitment to our users to protect your data, reduce your risk, and give you the advantage when you’re competing for public sector contracts. You focus on winning bids and we’ll make sure your data is safe while you do it. Thank you to Insight Assurance for their evaluation and validation of our compliance, which ensured that we met the highest standards of security and integrity. #soc2 #cybersecurity #infosec

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🔒 We are excited to announce that Archera’s conformance to #ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security management was recently confirmed by Prescient Security. Review Archera’s full compliance status via Drata: https://lnkd.in/eYh8M6KZ

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This article from our Professional Services Director Caleb Mills is packed with expert insights to help you craft your cyber security strategy.   We provide an overarching strategy framework along with the 15 key elements to include 👉 https://lnkd.in/exvr-3N6   #CyberSecurity #CyberStrategy

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Francisco Gaffney on Overcoming Failures in Incident Reporting for UK SMEs pIn a recent LinkedIn post, Francisco Gaffney discusses common failures in incident reporting and proposes a more streamlined approach for UK SMEs and mid-mar…/p

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🚨 Threat Intelligence Spotlight: Business Email Compromise We're seeing an increase in reports across Scotland involving Business Email Compromise (BEC) and impersonation attempts. This week alone, an organisation reported a phishing email containing a fake invoice, impersonating a director within the business. These attempts are becoming more convincing and more targeted. Common features we're seeing include: 🔵 Fake invoices referencing real senior staff. 🔵 Spoofed or lookalike email domains. 🔵 Urgency around payment requests. 🔵 Requests to change bank details. BEC is not sophisticated, but it works when processes fail. If your team handles invoicing or supplier payments, now is the time to: ✔️ Reinforce payment verification processes. ✔️ Double-check bank detail changes. ✔️ Remind staff to pause and verify unusual requests. You can read our practical guidance on Business Email Compromise here - https://lnkd.in/eqdB5UNf If you experience a suspected incident, call Police Scotland on 101 and our free Incident Support Helpline on 0800 1670 623 to speak with our specialist team.

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SOC 2 is not just a SaaS checkbox, and treating it that way is costing organisations time, money and procurement opportunities. In our latest blog, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Digital, outlines five common SOC 2 pitfalls she is seeing across UK public sector and regulated environments, from skipping proper gap analysis to leaving readiness until a tender forces the issue. When approached strategically, SOC 2 can strengthen governance, build third-party trust and support long-term assurance. When approached reactively, it often creates unnecessary complexity and last-minute pressure. If you are responsible for cyber security, risk, compliance or procurement, this is essential reading. 🔗Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2xz98sS #SOC2 #PublicSector #CyberSecurity #Governance #RiskManagement #Compliance #UKPublicSector

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