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Why the Government’s 2026 Breach Survey Means It’s Time to Ditch SMS Codes
Why the Government's 2026 Breach Survey Means It's Time to Ditch SMS Codes The government's latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey is out, and the headline figure won't surprise anyone who's spent time in IT support: 43% of UK businesses, around 612,000 organisations,...
Why the Government’s 2026 Breach Survey Means It’s Time to Ditch SMS Codes
Why the Government's 2026 Breach Survey Means It's Time to Ditch SMS Codes The government's latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey is out, and the headline figure won't surprise anyone who's spent time in IT support: 43% of UK businesses, around 612,000 organisations,...
The Cyber Threat Landscape Facing UK Businesses in 2026: What the Numbers Say
Cyber threats facing UK businesses are growing in volume, sophistication, and cost. In 2024, UK businesses faced a cyber attack every 44 seconds. That figure alone should reframe how every business owner thinks about their IT setup -- not as an overhead, but as a...
Business Broadband vs Leased Lines: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?
What Is Business Broadband? Business broadband works in the same way as home broadband, but with a few key differences. It runs over a shared network infrastructure, which means your connection is shared with other businesses and households in your area. Consequently,...
VPN vs Modern Secure Access: What Essex Businesses Need to Know
What Is a VPN and How Does It Work? A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, creates an encrypted tunnel between a user's device and a central network — usually the office or a data centre. When someone connects via VPN, their traffic routes through that tunnel, making it...
7 Reasons Your Business Password Manager Is More Important Than You Think
Passwords are the front door to your business. Right now, most small businesses are leaving that door unlocked — and a business password manager is the simplest way to fix it. This article covers why browser-saved passwords put your business at risk, what a business...
Password Managers vs Browser Saving: Blog
Password Managers vs Browser Saving: What Actually Protects Your Business Most people don't choose a password strategy. It just happens. A browser asks "save this password?", you click yes, and from that point on your logins live quietly in Chrome, Edge, or Safari. It...