Why the network is now a critical risk layer, not just infrastructure
Networks are often treated as utilities. Something you only notice when it breaks. In reality, the network plays a much bigger role. It connects users, applications and services, making it fundamental to security and compliance. As environments evolve, networks often become a patchwork of services, suppliers and exceptions. Weak seams begin to emerge between critical systems, making change harder to manage and […]
Spike in cyberattacks demand persistent tracking at sea
Not a day goes by without hearing about cyberattacks wreaking havoc for organisations and consumers across the world. The shipping and marine sectors are no exception either. However, the complexity of the attacks here is becoming more sophisticated, and the cost of dealing with them is spiking too. Research from the law firm HFW – as […]
Here’s how much data breaches cost US businesses in 2025
By Mark Edgeworth (pictured), CEO at Hicomply Data breaches across the US continued at scale throughout 2025, reinforcing cybersecurity as a board-level business risk rather than a purely technical issue. While breach volumes remained high, the defining feature of 2025 was the expanding cost, with regulatory exposure, supply-chain disruption and reputational damage compounding direct financial […]
2026: The year the FCA demands proof, not promises
As financial services firms look ahead to 2026, the FCA’s priorities will continue to shape the regulatory environment, reinforcing the balancing act between enabling growth and ensuring firms consistently “do the right thing.” The direction of travel is clear. The regulator is adopting a more pro-growth tone, but there is no softening of expectations when […]
Data breaches continue to plague local councils
Freedom of Information (FoI) requests targeting local authorities across the country shows that public sector organisations continue to struggle with data security, with thousands of breaches and incidents reported during 2024. The figures, compiled by Apricorn and collected from 27 UK councils, indicate that over 2,400 suspected data breaches occurred across the sector last year. Surrey […]
Clean Data: The critical first step for ERP migration success
In the rush to modernise enterprise systems, data has become both an asset and a critical foundation for success. As the 2027 SAP ECC deadline approaches, organisations are increasingly turning their attention towards ERP migration strategies. Yet beneath the discussions around implementation timelines and technical capabilities, a more fundamental issue is often overlooked: the quality and […]
Two-thirds of UK workers would take legal action against their employer if their data was breached
A recent survey of 1,014 Britons by data experts Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors has revealed that 65% would take legal action against their employer if their data was breached due to negligence. The survey indicates that 74% trust their employer to keep their personal data secure. Despite this, 75% would report a data breach to a […]
What Data Protection Considerations Are There For Businesses Using AI IT Systems?
By Liz Smith, associate in the commercial team at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology, data protection remains a crucial area of concern for businesses. Here we summarise some of the key data protection considerations for businesses procuring, developing or deploying AI systems… Purpose and lawful basis: Whenever […]
How businesses can protect their most valuable asset this Data Privacy Day and beyond
With last weekend marking the 18th Data Privacy Day, we sat down with some of the industry’s experts to find out more about why this event is still so important and how organisations can get one step ahead when it comes to protecting their increasingly precious data. Here’s what they had to say… Samir Desai, […]
Health Tech and Personal Data: What ‘Powered by Data’ means for healthcare tech
By Lucy Pegler, partner, and Noel Hung, solicitor, at independent UK law firm Burges Salmon In June 2023, the NHS launched the ‘Powered by Data’ campaign to demonstrate how use of health data delivers benefits for patients and society. The campaign draws on examples of how the responsible use of patient data can support innovation […]