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Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Starting Point

To fully grasp the significance of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it's essential to understand the three that came before it—each marking a transformative leap in how societies produce, work, and live.

MDR: What is it, and why is it so popular?

Events in 2025 have highlighted the catastrophic risks associated with cybercrime. Ransomware attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Co-Op are expected to have cost each company millions of pounds in losses and strongly impacted their reputations.

Why you should consider Zero-Trust IT Architecture in 2025

In an era where cyber threats are more sophisticated and persistent than ever, traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient. For midmarket businesses—often targeted for their valuable data and relatively lean security teams—adopting a Zero-Trust architecture is no longer optional. It’s a strategic imperative.

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:

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus with entrustIT

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.