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Craig Hester
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Craig Hester

Head of Operations at Net Defence

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ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR

Head of Operations at Net Defence.

I am the Head of Operations at Net-Defence. Before joining the company in 2019, I worked across a variety of industries, including finance, manufacturing, private, and public sectors. I focus on understanding our customers and supporting them in reaching their objectives, prioritising business resilience, utilising 25 years of IT industry experience and knowledge of dedicated technologies to add real value to customer guidance. Day-to-day, I lead the team of support and telecoms engineers, and I am always on hand to offer help and advice to both the team and our customers.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT · 4 MIN READ

IT and cyber = the chicken or the egg?

Chronicle Law’s trusted legal partner Net Defence provide an article that looks at the integration of IT and cyber security to ensure your business is secure. In this article Debra Cairns highlights that a well-maintained IT infrastructure strengthens cyber resilience, while robust security measures protect against evolving threats. Learn how IT and cyber teams can collaborate to enhance data protection, compliance, and system reliability.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT · 19 MIN READ

Introduction to cyber security and cyber risk

Discover how to protect your business in today’s digital world with effective cybersecurity strategies. With expert insights from Net Defence you will learn about common cyber risks, types of attacks, and proactive measures like Cyber Essentials and IASME certification. Equip your business with tools to mitigate risks, prepare for attacks, and ensure data security.

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WEBINARS & TRAINING

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BUSINESS RESILIENCE · PAST WEBINAR

Managed IT Support: Can you trust your provider?

04 December 2025, Thursday @ 12:00pm

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