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The two security budgets quietly undermining each other

A mid-sized logistics company spends tens of thousands of pounds on a new cybersecurity platform. Firewalls. Multi-factor authentication. Endpoint protection. The IT team ticks every box on the audit checklist.

Cyber Security Is a Board-Level Issue

In our last post, we made the case that no business is too small to be targeted. The threat is real, it is indiscriminate, and SMEs are increasingly in scope, not despite their size, but because of it.

You’re Not Too Small to Be Targeted by Cyber Attacks

Picture the business a cybercriminal wants to target. A bank. A hospital. A government department. Not yours.

Cyber Essentials Changes in 2026: What UK Businesses Need to Do Before April

Last Updated March 2026

What is Vulnerability Scanning? A Practical Guide for Directors

Cyber security failures rarely start with sophisticated attacks. More often, they begin with something simple: an unpatched system, a forgotten server, or a misconfigured cloud service. Vulnerability scanning exists to find these weaknesses before attackers do.

entrustIT CEO sits down with Comms Dealer to discuss growth & AI

entrustIT's CEO, Jeff Dodd has been featured in a national technology publication, highlighting both the company’s growth ambitions and the wider challenges facing the UK IT sector.

entrustIT's Most Popular Insights of 2025: A Recap

As 2025 draws to a close and we look back over a busy year for the world of technology, we thought we would take the opportunity to recap on some of the most popular entrustIT Insights from this year.

Stay Safe on Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Shopping safely on Black Friday & Cyber Monday: A UK Guide

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become key dates in the UK shopping calendar. From high-street retailers to online giants, the rush for discounts is intense — and cybercriminals are counting on it. As shoppers hunt for bargains, scammers look for opportunities. Understanding the risks and knowing how to protect yourself will help you avoid a costly mistake.

How Technology Transforms Guest Experiences in UK Hospitality

The UK’s hospitality and leisure sector is operating in a paradox. Consumers are going out less, yet they’re spending more when they do. With cost-of-living pressures still biting, discretionary spend on casual dining, hotels, and entertainment has fallen sharply — Barclays’ 2025 Consumer Spending Report shows a 6% decline in frequency of hospitality visits year-on-year, but a 9% increase in average spend per occasion.

Sophos Endpoint 100: Enterprise-Grade Protection, Simplified for SMEs

In September 2025, Sophos launched Sophos Endpoint 100, a new licensing model that brings full enterprise-level endpoint protection to small and medium-sized businesses without the complexity or cost usually associated with large-scale security deployments.