Cyber Security Breakfast Briefing: Insights, Awareness & Action
Last week’s Cyber Security Breakfast Briefing at The Hawthorns was a huge success, and I want to personally thank everyone who joined us. The session was packed with insights, real-life examples, and practical advice on how businesses can protect themselves in an increasingly complex cyber landscape. What We Covered Our expert speakers tackled a range […]
The Hidden Dangers of Legacy Phone Systems
Still Using Legacy Phone Systems? Here’s What Your Business is Risking In today’s fast-moving digital world, businesses must prioritise security, compliance, and operational resilience. Yet many organisations are still relying on legacy telephone systems from manufacturers like Mitel, NEC, Panasonic, Samsung and Toshiba – systems that are no longer supported by the vendors.
Why Cyber Security Awareness Training Is More Important Than Ever
Cyber criminals are continuously evolving their tactics, and technology alone cannot block every threat. A well-informed and cyber-aware workforce is your first line of defence. By investing in Cyber Security Awareness Training, SMEs not only reduce the risk of successful attacks but also strengthen compliance and build a culture of security.
Windows 10 End of Support in 2025: Why SMEs Must Act Now
Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. This means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical assistance for the operating system. While your Windows 10 devices will continue to function, they will become increasingly vulnerable to security threats
Cyber Security Breakfast Briefing at The Hawthorns
Join the SCG Midlands team at The Hawthorns, home of West Bromwich Albion Football Club, on June 18th for a Cyber Security Breakfast Briefing. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the Bassett Suite located on the second floor of The Hawthorns’ East Stand, followed by a Cyber Security Briefing that delivers a practical, engaging overview of the current cyber threat landscape…
Why DMARC Should Be at the Heart of Your Email Security Strategy
At SCG Midlands, we know how vital email is to day-to-day business. But with its convenience comes risk – and no threat is growing faster than email spoofing and phishing. These attacks target businesses of all sizes, but small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly vulnerable…
SCG Launches New Cyber Security Awareness Training Service
With 94% of cyber security attacks starting with an email almost all data breaches are caused by human error, it is essential for businesses of any size to ensure their staff are aware of the potential threat from malicious emails. With this in mind, SCG has launched a new Cyber Security Awareness Training and Phishing […]
Traditional Firewalls No Longer Adequate for SMEs in 2025
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 […]
Keeping your business connected in 2025
As an increasing number of services move to the cloud and video calls continue to be an everyday workplace activity, we are urging customers to review their connectivity solutions. Many SMEs and larger businesses have adopted, or are planning to adopt, cloud-based and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for core functions such as e-mail, Customer Relationship Management […]
