Posts by Edward Young
As Social Engineering Surges, it’s Time to Insure and Secure
Cyber awareness: Why people are your first line of defence Human error remains the biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity. Discover why building a cyber-aware culture and leveraging initiatives like the UK Vulnerability Research Institute is essential for protecting your business. As Social Engineering Surges, it’s Time to Insure | RSS.com Cybersecurity is no longer just an…
Read MoreToo Many Tools? Tech Overload is Emerging as a Hidden Threat to SME Productivity
SMEs and digital transformation: From promise to platform fatigue UK SMEs are embracing digital tools at speed, but fragmented adoption is creating inefficiencies and frustration. Discover why a strategic approach to integration is essential for sustainable growth. Too Many Tools? Tech Overload is Emerging as a Hid | RSS.com Digital transformation has become a defining…
Read MoreThe Traditional MSP Model is Failing Mid-Market Businesses and a Smarter Alternative is Emerging
Why the MSP model is broken – and what comes next Traditional Managed Service Providers no longer meet the needs of mid-sized businesses with strong internal IT teams. Discover why co-managed IT is emerging as the smarter, more strategic alternative. The Traditional MSP Model is Failing Mid-Market Bu | RSS.com For years, the Managed Service…
Read MoreHuman & Financial Costs of a Breach
Why ransomware is more than just a financial threat The final episode of this series covering Sophos’ 2025 report ‘The State of Ransomware’. Brian Sibley, VCTO at Espria and Jon Hope, Cyber Security Evangelist at Sophos explore the often-overlooked human toll of ransomware attacks. Beyond the monetary damage, they reveal how breaches impact mental health, workplace dynamics and even leadership stability, making…
Read MoreBeyond Copilots: Why AI Agents Are the Next Competitive Advantage
AI is no longer a tactical tool, it’s becoming the engine of enterprise transformation. While copilots and other generative AI tools have helped teams work faster, the real breakthrough is happening with AI agents: autonomous systems that don’t just assist but act, learn and orchestrate entire workflows across the business. The question every executive should be asking is: “How will we harness AI to create value…
Read MoreZero Trust Networking
Protecting Employees Without Friction Your workforce is your greatest asset, and your greatest vulnerability. Attackers know this, which is why phishing and credential theft remain the most common entry points. But here’s the leadership challenge: how do you protect employees without slowing them down? Zero Trust answers that question by making security invisible yet uncompromising. Employees…
Read MoreShadow AI: Executive Briefing on Real Risks, Business Impact and Mitigation
Shadow AI is here, and it’s growing Shadow AI is the use of artificial intelligence tools and platforms outside the oversight of IT, security, or compliance teams. This is not a hypothetical concern. KPMG’s 2025 global survey found that up to 58% of employees are using AI productivity tools daily, and nearly half admit to uploading sensitive company information…
Read MoreCyber Resilience in 2025: From Tick-Box to Boardroom Imperative
What the NCSC’s 2025 Review Means for UK Businesses The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) 2025 Annual Review is a wake-up call for business leaders across the UK. The days when cyber security was simply an IT concern or a routine compliance task are over. With a record number of nationally significant cyber incidents handled…
Read MoreAI and supply chain threats to shape cybersecurity risks for UK businesses in 2026, warns Espria
Five major cybersecurity trends will dominate 2026, signalling the need for real-time, intelligence-driven protection. Smarter, faster and more interconnected cyber threats will reshape the UK risk landscape in 2026, with traditional security models no longer able to keep pace, according to new analysis from Espria. Brian Sibley, Virtual CTO at Espria warns that organisations are entering a cybersecurity environment defined by AI-driven attacks, opaque…
Read MoreBuilding a security-first framework against evolving cyberthreats
Written by Brian Sibley, Virtual CTO at Espria As the UK’s network and cloud security market evolves at an unprecedented pace, businesses face a barrage of sophisticated cyber threats and tightening regulations. Connectivity across business infrastructure has created an enormous attack surface for organisations of all sizes, meaning that cyber risk is undoubtedly a business…
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