Cyber Essentials 2026 Updates: Key Changes Businesses Need to Prepare For
The Cyber Essentials 2026 updates introduce stricter rules on MFA, patch management and cloud services. Learn what businesses must do to remain compliant.
Deepfakes and the Legal Sector
Deepfakes are no longer theoretical for the legal sector. They pose real risks to evidence, fraud prevention, data protection and professional responsibility, requiring firms to rethink verification, governance and trust in an AI-driven environment.
The essential IT compliance checklist for growing businesses
A practical guide to IT compliance for growing businesses, covering data protection, access control, cybersecurity, and risk management to help organisations stay secure, resilient, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Law firms: the legalities of recording calls, meetings and using WhatsApp
A Chronicle Law webinar explores the legal and compliance considerations for law firms recording calls and meetings and communicating with clients via WhatsApp, including UK GDPR requirements, consent, and best practice for managing messaging communications.
NHS and AI Scribes
This article explores how the NHS is adopting AI-powered ambient scribes to reduce clinical administration, while examining the data protection, UK GDPR, and patient transparency challenges associated with voice data, anonymisation, and vendor use of sensitive health information.
Managed IT Support: Can you trust your provider?
Outsourcing IT to a managed service provider (MSP) means entrusting them with your data, systems, and business continuity. But can you truly trust your provider? Recent breaches at Jaguar Land Rover and Marks & Spencer highlight how vulnerabilities within MSPs can disrupt entire organisations.
Trust depends on transparency, accountability, and compliance with recognised standards like ISO 27001 or the ScotlandIS ITMSP Best Practice Charter.
At Net-Defence, we prioritise security, proactive monitoring, and tailored support. Our commitment to best practice ensures clients’ systems remain protected, compliant, and resilient.
If you’re unsure whether your current MSP meets these standards, now is the time to re-evaluate who you trust with your IT infrastructure.
Release of Information to the Police
This guidance explains when and how to share information with the police. Disclosure is allowed in emergencies, when required by law, or in the public interest. In all other cases, a properly completed Schedule 2 Data Protection Act form must be provided. All disclosures must be documented and limited to necessary, specific information.
Data loss protection: exploring recent cases of data loss and insider threat
Insider threats occur when employees misuse access to steal or leak data, causing legal, financial, and reputational damage. This article from Debra Cairns examines three UK cases, ICO responses, warning signs, and effective data loss protection measures.
Law Firm Cyber security: immediate recommended actions
In this article, Debra Cairns of Net Defence outlines five practical, budget-friendly actions law firms can take today to strengthen their cyber security posture; covering backup, phishing, password protection, mobile safety, and basic technical controls.
How do you handle subject access requests? Free Webinar for Law Firms
Spencer West are pleased to provide Law Firms with a free webinar about the handling of subject access requests. Guided by specialist speaker Kristy Gouldsmith.
Legal Sector – Cyber Threat Landscape for 2025
The UK legal sector faces growing cyber threats, from ransomware to insider risks. With 70% of data loss caused by human error or negligence, firms must take action. Debra Cairns of Net-Defence highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive data, addressing both internal and external threats, and managing supply chain vulnerabilities.
When should you change your Practice & Case Management System?
In this article Hong Tran of Accesspoint discussed why law firms should plan to transition from legacy PCMS, especially client-server models, as cloud solutions grow dominant. Planning ensures a move on favourable terms, avoiding forced transitions due to data access issues or rising costs. Find out how Accesspoint can help with this move.
Top 200 Law Firms for Cyber Security Competence Revealed
Atlas Cloud’s recent audit of 5,140 UK law firms has identified the top 200 for cyber security competence, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Law firms that prioritize cyber security not only protect client data but also gain a competitive edge by enhancing trust and reputation. Read for more commentary on the matter from Pete Watson
Can the DVLA disclose your data to private car parking companies?
Ever received a hefty £100 parking fine from a private company and wondered how they got your details? The answer is simple: Yes, the DVLA can share your data with private car parking companies. In this article Kristy Gouldsmith works through the legal precedent the DVLA has to enforce fines and the ICO involvement in regulating data protection.
Four reasons why law firms need Cyber Essentials
In this article Pete Watson further discusses findings from Atlas Cloud’s Cyber Security study including key reasons why law firms are missing out on the benefits of being Cyber Essentials accredited.
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