

Behind the Scenes at Sophos Partner Roadshow 2025
Sophos, the Gartner-accredited cyber-security experts, hosted a partner event in London on the 8th July 2025. As Sophos Gold Partners, entrustIT were sure to attend. We sent Nigel Lomas (Director, South East) and Matteo Everett (Business Development Manager) along and asked them to report back on their findings. Here's what Matteo had to say about the day:
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Why your business needs Cyber Essentials
With over 7.7 million cyber crimes reported in the past year alone, the need for robust, recognised security standards has never been greater. Every business is a target and that’s where the Cyber Essentials framework comes in.
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AI in Cybercrime: What you need to look out for
The AI revolution has had a profound impact on business and our daily lives. We can achieve more then ever before, with less. However, this sadly means that criminals can do the same. AI tools are being used by cybercriminals to make their attacks more sophisticated, and businesses need to be vigilant.
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DMARC: Why it is now essential for your business.
Email remains one of the most powerful tools for business communication—but it’s also one of the most exploited. Cybercriminals frequently impersonate trusted brands to launch phishing attacks, steal data, and damage reputations. That’s why DMARC—Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance—has become a critical line of defence.
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The Worst Passwords of 2023... Why is Cyber Hygiene So Bad?
Those that follow our blog know, this is something we enjoy (and cringe at) doing each year. The true strength of passwords has always been overestimated. Unfortunately, passwords are becoming an increasingly significant point of weakness for personal and business security and it's no surprise considering this year's most popular (and worst) password of 2023 is... *sigh*... "123456".
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How to Stop Social Engineering in Your Business - A Comprehensive Guide
Despite 90% of IT and cybersecurity specialists agreeing that cyber security awareness is of the highest importance, 40% of these organisations have stated that employee awareness is low. Cyber security solutions are getting stronger and implementations of new technology like the cloud make your data safer than ever, but it seems we continue to overlook the biggest threat to our businesses out there, ourselves and our employees.
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Cyber Security Threats to Expect in 2024
Annual IT security spending is set to grow by £50 billion in 2024 from £105 billion in 2021. As we approach 2024, many businesses will start the year with a significantly larger online presence than they did only a few years ago. With remote work becoming commonplace and IT playing a larger role than ever, the cyber-security of your business should be a top priority. Educating yourself and your staff on potential cyber risks can be game-changing for your business.
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The Top 10 Benefits of Outsourcing IT for SMEs
In today's fast-paced and technology-driven business environment, small businesses often find themselves facing numerous IT challenges. Managing complex networks, ensuring data security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a remarkable statistic sheds light on a pivotal aspect of modern outsourcing: 90% of companies consider cloud computing as a key enabler in their outsourcing efforts, as reported by Deloitte.
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The Importance of Security and Compliance
According to a recent IBM report Data breaches in 2023 cost organizations an alarming average of £3.9 million per incident. These staggering figures beg the question: How can businesses protect their valuable data in an era of relentless digital transformation? In today's fast-evolving landscape, where data is the lifeblood of modern businesses, the role of IT in ensuring compliance has never been more critical.
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Ransomware Rates Are Still Rising
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, one threat has emerged as a formidable adversary to businesses and organizations worldwide - ransomware. Over the past few years, ransomware attacks have seen an alarming surge, wreaking havoc on companies of all sizes and industries. This malicious form of cybercrime encrypts a victim's data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid, leaving businesses paralyzed and grappling with devastating consequences.
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Behind the Scenes at Sophos Partner Roadshow 2025
Sophos, the Gartner-accredited cyber-security experts, hosted a partner event in London on the 8th..
Read more
Why your business needs Cyber Essentials
With over 7.7 million cyber crimes reported in the past year alone, the need for robust, recognised..
Read more
AI in Cybercrime: What you need to look out for
The AI revolution has had a profound impact on business and our daily lives. We can achieve more..
Read more
DMARC: Why it is now essential for your business.
Email remains one of the most powerful tools for business communication—but it’s also one of the..
Read more
The Worst Passwords of 2023... Why is Cyber Hygiene So Bad?
Those that follow our blog know, this is something we enjoy (and cringe at) doing each year. The..
Read more
How to Stop Social Engineering in Your Business - A Comprehensive Guide
Despite 90% of IT and cybersecurity specialists agreeing that cyber security awareness is of the..
Read more
Cyber Security Threats to Expect in 2024
Annual IT security spending is set to grow by £50 billion in 2024 from £105 billion in 2021. As we..
Read more
The Top 10 Benefits of Outsourcing IT for SMEs
In today's fast-paced and technology-driven business environment, small businesses often find..
Read more
The Importance of Security and Compliance
According to a recent IBM report Data breaches in 2023 cost organizations an alarming average of..
Read more
Ransomware Rates Are Still Rising
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, one threat has emerged as a formidable adversary to..
Read more