Cyber Essentials is changing in April 2026: Here’s what your business needs to know
Cyber Essentials is evolving again, and the changes from 27 April 2026 are more significant than previous years.
World Backup Day: why backups and recovery planning matter more than ever
World Backup Day on 1 April 2026 is an important reminder for businesses to look beyond day-to-day IT operations and focus on resilience. In a world of increasing cyber threats, hardware failure, and human error, backups are critical to business survival.
Cyber Essentials device scope: what is in and what is out?
A guide to the devices covered by Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, and which devices can be excluded under specific conditions.
Phishing‑resistant MFA in Microsoft 365: why passkeys are now essential
Microsoft 365 is a prime target for credential theft and phishing attacks. Passkeys are the latest and strongest form of defense.
Stryker cyber attack: why UK businesses must lock down admin access to trusted locations
A major incident affecting global medical technology giant Stryker has once again highlighted how critical strong identity and access controls are to modern defence against cyber attack.
Every business needs a backup service like Dropsuite for Microsoft 365
Why every business needs a backup service like Dropsuite for Microsoft 365 – and Why Priority IT Is the right partner to manage it for you.
Windows 11 Feature Builds: staying secure, supported and up to date
With Microsoft releasing 26H1 Feature Build on 10 February 2026, we thought it would be a good idea to explain what the feature update is and how to ensure you are running a supported version of Windows 11.
Five reasons why your normal user account should not have admin access
Modern security best practice is clear: everyday user accounts should NEVER have admin access – here's why.
The benefits to your business of blocking USB storage
Many organisations are now blocking USB storage access to reduce cyber-security threats posed by these once-essential devices.
Brain of Bath 2025 Results
On Thursday, 27th November, 25 teams competed in this year’s Julian House Brain of Bath quiz event at The Bath Pavilion. The competition saw enthusiastic participation from a variety of local businesses, all eager to test their knowledge and enjoy an evening of friendly rivalry.
