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The UK Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey’s fifth iteration arrived this week. The report tracks cybersecurity changes across the same organizations, including medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The first “wave” of data came out in 2022. This new release, “Wave Five,” follows medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The study links security practices … Read more
The UK government started the ‘lock the door’ campaign on February 17, 2026. Officials want more organizations to use Cyber Essentials, a UK cybersecurity certification that sets basic security controls against common attacks. They report that organizations with Cyber Essentials made 92% fewer insurance claims last year. The Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey supports this push, … Read more
Ransomware crews can cripple a firm in minutes. They can freeze files, block payments, and stop customer service. Digital Minister Liz Lloyd delivered that warning to insurance brokers at BIBA’s manifesto launch. Lloyd set the tone early, saying, “Cyber security is not optional.” She added, “It is foundational to our national security, our economy, and … Read more
Cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises faces clarity and cost hurdles – Despite SME leaders recognising cyber risk, nearly half of uninsured firms self-insure. That choice invites financial ruin after major attacks. Surveying 104 SMEs about cyber insurance, the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned this study to map the gap. … Read more