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M&S, Co-op & Harrods Hack: What Lessons Can We Learn
Cybercrime in the retail sector has dominated headlines in recent weeks. First M&S, then Co-op, and now Harrods. A pattern is emerging, and it’s putting

ISO 27001 vs Cyber Essentials: Do You Need Both?
Trying to figure out whether you want to achieve ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials—or both? You’re not alone. We hear this question a lot. ISO 27001

Cyber Breaches Survey 2025: The Information You Need To Know
Welcome to Equilibrium Security’s take on the just-released Government UK Cyber Breaches Survey 2025! If you’re leading on Cyber Security in your organisation, you know

The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Explained
If your organisation delivers essential services in the UK — in government, infrastructure or a regulated sector — you’ve probably come across the Cyber Assessment

Cyber Essentials Update April 2025: What You Need to Know
Keeping up with Cyber Security requirements isn’t easy. Between evolving threats, shifting frameworks, and the daily pressures of running a secure environment, the last thing

DORA and TLPT Explained: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 2
By now, you’re probably familiar with DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and what it means for financial services. It’s not just another regulation. It’s about

An Introduction to DORA Compliance & Threat-Led Pen Testing
If you’re an IT or security leader in financial services, DORA compliance is already on your radar. But keeping systems secure while managing compliance is

Ensuring PCI DSS Compliance: Penetration Testing Requirements Explained (Part 2)
Have you thought about how ready your organisation is to tackle the penetration testing requirements in PCI DSS v4.0.1? In Part 1 of this series,

ISO 27001 (6.3): How to Create a Strong Cyber Awareness Training Plan
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been tasked with achieving ISO 27001 compliance. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through it before

Insider Threats: The British Museum Hack Explained
Cyber-attacks don’t always come from shadowy hacking groups or sophisticated malware. Sometimes, the biggest threats are much closer to home. In January 2025, the British