Zero Trust Networking

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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…

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Shadow AI: Executive Briefing on Real Risks, Business Impact and Mitigation 

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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…

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Cyber Resilience in 2025: From Tick-Box to Boardroom Imperative

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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…

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AI and supply chain threats to shape cybersecurity risks for UK businesses in 2026, warns Espria

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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…

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Building a security-first framework against evolving cyberthreats

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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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When IT operates in silos, businesses pay the price

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The recent European airports cyberattack illustrates the systemic danger of siloed IT systems for organisations of all sizes.  Businesses are investing more in digital technology than ever before, yet many are managing their IT services as disconnected pieces rather than as a single integrated entity. Connectivity, cloud, communications, print and security are often handled by separate providers, creating hidden inefficiencies and…

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UK SMEs must fortify their cybersecurity against geopolitical risks, says Espria

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A recent Sky News investigation highlighted an uptick in cyberattacks tied to the Iran conflict that are targeting businesses across multiple sectors. Speaking at the NATO Summit, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged UK businesses, regardless of size or sector, to prioritise cybersecurity and ‘take immediate steps to review and strengthen their defences.’  While the warning is timely in tone, businesses are already…

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Cyber insurance is the new compliance, but businesses are unprepared, says Espria 

Leading technology provider warns that most UK SMEs are risking financial ruin by relying on outdated assumptions about cyber insurance.  Insurance underwriters are now acting as de facto regulators of cybersecurity, demanding verifiable proof of robust security controls. From multi-factor authentication to rigorous incident response planning, many business owners are facing denied claims and wasted…

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As social engineering surges, it’s time to insure and secure your business, says Espria 

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Building a cyber-aware culture and threat-protected business is the smartest risk investment to stay on top of the threat landscape. In a move that highlights the escalating cyber threats, the UK government recently announced the launch of a dedicated Vulnerability Research Institute (VRI) to bolster UK business cyber security defences. Designed to bring together the public and private sectors as well as individuals, the VRI emphasises…

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 The Current Threat Landscape

Mimecast + Espria: The current landscape

In the past year, 71% of secondary schools have reported a breach or attack – cyber-attacks are constantly making headlines. In episode 2 of our podcast series our team of experts discuss the evolving threat landscape. You will learn  The Espria and Mimecast team also share proactive strategies to enhance your organisation’s cyber security. With…

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