The NCSC Annual Review 2025 delivers a clear warning: UK organisations must take cyber resilience seriously, especially across their supply chains. This article breaks down the key messages for business leaders and explains how Cool Waters Cyber and our Cyber Swift Supply Chain Portal help companies identify, monitor and manage cyber risks before they disrupt operations.

To integrate cyber safety into an organisation’s culture, businesses must go beyond compliance checkboxes and isolated IT training. Instead, we advocate for a structured, behaviour-driven approach that mirrors the success of physical and mental health safety campaigns. This article provides actionable steps construction firms can take.

When people first began talking seriously about “third-party cyber risk” a decade ago, the conversation centred almost entirely on privacy and data protection. If a supplier mislaid a laptop or sent the wrong spreadsheet, the danger was embarrassment, a possible fine and perhaps a headline about leaked personal data. Important, yes—but rarely business-critical.

Imagine if there was a business insurance policy that reduced your chances of making a claim by 92%. You'd snap it up without hesitation, wouldn't you? Well, that protection exists – and it's called Cyber Essentials. Yet astonishingly, only 12% of UK businesses are aware of this government-backed scheme that could be the difference between staying in business and becoming another cyber crime statistic.

Running a business has never been more challenging. Between managing cash flow, keeping customers happy, and staying ahead of the competition, cyber security often feels like another overwhelming task on an already packed agenda. But here's the reality: ignoring cyber threats in today's digital world is like leaving your office doors unlocked overnight – eventually, someone will walk in.

The government's latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 reveals some eye-opening truths about the state of UK businesses. More importantly, it shows clear, practical steps you can take to protect what you've worked so hard to build.

The recent statistics are eye-opening: 70% of medium businesses and 75% of large businesses in the UK have experienced a cyber breach in the past year. With digital risks continuing to mount, the UK government has introduced the Cyber Governance Code of Practice to guide boards and directors in their oversight of cyber risk.

But for many organisations, a burning question remains: "How do we actually implement this in practice?"

At Cool Waters Cyber, we've answered this question with our comprehensive guide: "Implementing the UK Cyber Governance Code with IASME Cyber Assurance: A Practical Roadmap." Today, we're sharing key insights from this report to help your organisation navigate the path to stronger cyber governance and providing a free download of the full report.

For many organisations, PCI DSS is still treated as a once-a-year hurdle—something to rush through, report on, and then forget until next time. But that approach creates gaps, introduces risk, and adds pressure that no business needs.

The idea of quantum computing might sound like science fiction—but it’s becoming science fact faster than most businesses realise. While we’re still years away from fully operational quantum computers, developments are accelerating—and they could have serious implications for the way we protect sensitive data.

Passkeys have gained prominence because they directly address the growing weaknesses of password-based security. Cybersecurity risks related to passwords are well-documented: the majority of cyber breaches involve lost, stolen, or weak credentials . Attackers commonly obtain passwords via phishing scams, database breaches, or by exploiting password reuse. Traditional passwords are simply not adequate protection on today’s internet

When your customers request ISO 27001 certification, it's because they need credible assurance that your information security is robustly managed. However, many businesses fall into the trap of obtaining an ISO 27001 certificate that isn't accredited by a recognised body like the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

Passwords are out, and passkeys are in! But what exactly are passkeys, and why should you care?

For decades, the construction industry has worked tirelessly to improve health and safety culture. What was once a regulatory headache has transformed into a core business value, saving lives and improving project outcomes.

Now, a new safety frontier is emerging—one that construction firms can no longer ignore: Cyber Safety.

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) believe that ISO 27001 certification is something only large corporations need. After all, isn’t cybersecurity just an issue for massive enterprises with thousands of employees and deep pockets?

The truth is, cyber threats don’t discriminate based on company size. In fact, the latest NCSC Annual Review 2024confirms that smaller businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals, particularly those handling sensitive data or sitting in the supply chain.

Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone for any business—it demonstrates a commitment to protecting sensitive information and managing cybersecurity risks. However, many organisations make a critical mistake: they view certification as the finish line rather than the beginning of an ongoing process.

Cyber threats are not static, and compliance should not be either. Without continuous compliance, businesses risk falling out of certification, exposing themselves to security breaches, and damaging their reputation.

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. Recent events have highlighted vulnerabilities that, if left unaddressed, can have severe repercussions for businesses of all sizes. This article delves into three significant incidents, elucidating their implications and offering actionable steps for business leaders to fortify their organisations against similar threats.

In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s an essential foundation for business resilience and trust. Recognizing this, St. James’s Place (SJP) has mandated its partners to obtain Cyber Essentials certification, reinforcing their commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring regulatory compliance.