Articles on automation: practical cyber security and technology leadership insights for UK SMEs, written by James Griffiths.
There’s a common misconception in security procurement: that signing a contract with a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) transfers not just the work, but the accountability. It doesn’t. Your MSSP manages your security. You own it. In 2026, with threat actors moving faster, regulatory scrutiny
For 20 years, SEO meant one thing. Rank on Google. Win clicks. Tune keywords. Build backlinks. That model is breaking. Search is moving from links to answers. Users now ask Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity questions and expect a single, confident response. Often with no click at all. If your
The same malware family that compromised npm earlier this year has now turned up inside Java packages on Maven Central. This is a serious supply-chain warning for any organisation that relies on Java builds. The short version Attackers pushed trojanised packages containing Shai-Hulud v2, an updated
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most transformative forces in technology. It has disrupted how organisations operate, how decisions are made, and how data is processed at scale. Cyber security has always adapted to change, yet the rise of generative AI has created a shift unlik
Today businesses are under constant pressure to deliver software faster, smarter, and more securely. Yet, with the rise of cloud-native applications, continuous deployment, and agile methodologies, security often risks being left behind treated as a final checkpoint rather than an integral part of t
Cars have changed more in the last decade than in much of their previous history. What used to be a mechanical machine driven by cables, belts and hydraulics is now, in many cases, a rolling network of computers. Modern vehicles contain dozens sometimes hundreds of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) th
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. Once confined to research labs and science fiction films, AI now powers the tools and applications we use daily from voice assistants and chatbots to advanced analytics platforms. For businesses,
In September 2025, the JavaScript/npm community has been rocked by one of the most serious security incidents in recent years. Dozens soon to be over a hundred npm packages have been compromised by malicious actors. These aren’t isolated incidents; they form part of a self-propagating supply-chain a
Technology is at the core of almost every business operation today. Whether an organisation is in finance, healthcare, retail, or manufacturing, its success depends heavily on how effectively it leverages its technology stack. A tech stack the combination of programming languages, frameworks, tools,
Introduction In September 2025, the UK government confirmed a doubling of “nationally significant” cyberattacks compared with the previous year. The announcement, supported by analysis from GCHQ and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), paints a troubling picture: Britain is facing a new wave o
Introduction Few things expose the fragility of modern business operations more starkly than a sudden, paralysing cyberattack. In early September 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) one of Britain’s most iconic automotive manufacturers was forced to suspend operations across multiple plants due to a sever
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the futuristic concept it once was. From fraud detection in banking to predictive maintenance in manufacturing, AI has woven itself into the fabric of modern society. But as with every technological leap forward, there is an equal and opposite r