3AM (also known as ThreeAM) is a ransomware group that first emerged in late 2023. Like other ransomware threats, 3AM exfiltrates victims' data (threatening to release it publicly unless a ransom is paid) and encrypts the copies left on targeted organisations' computer systems.

In today’s data-driven world, collecting information is just the beginning. The real value lies in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive decisions. For enterprise security, this means making data not only accessible but also organized, relevant, and easy to analyze.

Protecting your business from cyber threats today means building a stronger tomorrow. As we see firsthand, the digital backdrop has grown increasingly complex, and with it, the risks businesses face daily. AI-powered threats are more sophisticated, making it critical for organizations to evolve their cybersecurity strategies.

I speak with many MSPs online, in demos, at events, over email, and chat. They must cover multiple areas of knowledge. Maintaining specialist knowledge in each area is a constant battle. But when MSPs search for answers, they're often met with a sea of information from others trying to make sense of things too. True expertise can get lost amongst the speculations and partial confusions. Microsoft 365, being ubiquitous, adds to their challenges.

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is the latest privacy and security model that uses blockchain and cryptography to put you in control of your own identity. In this blog, we will dive into what SSI is all about, its core principles, real-life uses, and why it is set to transform how we manage identities in todays digital world.

It was a cold and wet Thursday morning, sometime in early 2006. There I was sitting at the very top back row of an awe-inspiring lecture theatre inside Royal Holloway's Founder’s Building in Egham, Surrey (UK) while studying for my MSc in Information Security. Back then, the lecture in progress was from the software security module. The first rule of software security back then was never to trust user inputs.

Cybersecurity leaders across all levels of government are growing increasingly alarmed by the rise of cyber attacks fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cybercriminals are now incorporating machine learning and automation into their strategies, significantly boosting the scale, efficiency and sophistication of their attacks. According to a recent survey of over 800 IT leaders, a staggering 95% believe that cyber threats have become more advanced than ever before.

Since its initial release in January 2020, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has undergone a series of fundamental changes. Fortunately, CMMC compliance requirements became much clearer when the US Department of Defense (DoD) published its CMMC Final Rule in October 2024. As a result, CMMC will have an impact on nearly every DoD contractor and subcontractor, and it’s anticipated that references to CMMC will be included in DoD contracts as early as March 2025.

Cybersecurity automation is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a necessary component for security teams. The latest data reveals that organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical role automation plays in safeguarding their systems and enabling their teams to thrive. Here are the key insights.

Over the past decade, Detection and Response (DR) solutions have advanced substantially to address the constantly evolving sophistication of cyberattacks. Malicious actors have perfected techniques to evade traditional defenses, making detection and response solutions key requisites in a robust cybersecurity strategy.