Cyber Security

Why Traditional Firewalls May No Longer Be Adequate for SMEs in 2025 Adapting to the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape Introduction As we navigate through 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. While traditional firewalls have long been a cornerstone of network security for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), their efficacy is being […]

Microsoft 365 accounts prove an attractive target for ransomware attacks Ransomware attacks have consistently hit the headlines in recent years, causing serious reputational and financial losses for organisations in every industry. Ransomware attackers ruthlessly seize data from compromised companies, encrypt the data taking systems offline, extort payouts to restore access and blackmail companies to prevent […]

The Rise of Ransomware: A Growing Threat to Businesses In recent years, ransomware has emerged as one of the most significant cybersecurity threats facing businesses worldwide. This malicious software encrypts victims’ data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid, typically in cryptocurrency. The rise in ransomware attacks has been staggering, affecting organisations of all […]

Avoid becoming the next cyber attack victim Email continues to be the most popular cyber attack surface. Research shows that 91% of cyber attacks starts with an email, of which, 80% reported are spear-phishing attacks. Here are some of the ways you can help defend against these email threats. Threat Prevention Stop email threats from […]

Don’t let cybercriminals exploit business downtime during this holiday season. The holiday season brings with it well-deserved time off for businesses, resulting in many companies operating with a skeleton crew. This, unfortunately, is the perfect time for cybercriminals to capitalise on a distracted workforce, reduced staff and operational changes. Our security experts recommend organisations take […]

What is a Managed Firewall? A firewall is a piece of computer hardware or software that monitors a computer network’s incoming and outgoing traffic and then either permits or blocks the transfer of data to and from the network, based on a set of pre-established security rules. It protects businesses from intrusions and potential liability […]

Changing Threat Landscape The proliferation of ransomware attacks, where malicious actors encrypt data and demand a ransom for its release, has led to an increased emphasis on securing backups. Attackers have increasingly targeted on-site backup systems, exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise, encrypt or delete backup data. While on-site backups are convenient and provide quick access to […]

Helping Businesses Achieve Cyber Essentials Certification Here at SCG Midlands, we are dedicated to helping businesses strengthen their cyber defences and achieve Cyber Essentials Certification. If you need help preparing your business for Cyber Essentials Certification then speak to the team at SCG Midlands. Our Cyber Security Readiness Service includes: We identify gaps and vulnerabilities […]

Complete our Cyber Security Questionnaire Complete our Cyber Security Questionnaire for a FREE risk assessment Cyber threats are constantly evolving, with new and sophisticated attack techniques emerging regularly. SMBs (small and medium sized businesses) are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals because they often have fewer resources and less robust security measures than larger enterprises and […]