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Meet Hannah Hester, Senior Account Manager at SysGroup, proudly three months into her journey with the team.
Cyber Essentials Changes in April 2026 What You Need to Know
Cyber Essentials will introduce major changes in April 2026, including stricter cloud service requirements, mandatory MFA and updated scoping and application development rules. This guide explains what is changing, why it matters and how organisations can prepare ahead of the deadline.
Legal: It’s Time for Your Cyber Essentials certification
From October 2025, all UK law firms holding a Criminal Legal Aid contract must have a valid Cyber Essentials certification. This new requirement from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) reflects the growing urgency around cyber risk and the responsibility firms have to protect sensitive case data and client information.
What the New Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Means for SMEs
The UK's new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is reshaping expectations across every sector. Even if your business is not directly regulated, your customers and partners will expect stronger cyber controls.
How to Do More With Less in 2026: Why ‘Invest to Save’ Matters More Than Ever
Struggling to do more with shrinking budgets? In 2026, the secret isn’t cutting costs — it’s investing to save. Discover how automation, consolidation and smarter tech choices can reduce spend while increasing output.
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Euan, our IT Operations Manager, joined SysGroup six months ago and has already begun shaping the future of our infrastructure. With a background in sound engineering, a passion for collaboration and improvement, and a love for dogs and Guinness, Euan brings a blend of creativity, technical knowledge and resourcefulness to the team.
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Meet Liam, one of SysGroup’s Account Managers! With four months at SysGroup under his belt, Liam brings enthusiasm, humour, and a passion for helping businesses stay cyber-secure. Discover his love for golf, Huddersfield Town, and the occasional Asahi, plus why he believes in saying “yes” and figuring it out later.
Counting the Cost: How the M&S Cyber Breach Exposed the Price of Resilience
Marks & Spencer’s profits were halved after a cyber-attack left customers unable to shop online for months. The total cost exceeded £300 million. The message for every business is clear: resilience is not luck, it is preparation.
Why Ransomware Resilience Matters — and How SysGroup Helps You Stay Operational
Discover how SysGroup’s Ransomware Resilience as a Service (RRaaS) helps UK organisations prepare for, withstand, and recover from ransomware attacks — turning cyber risk into resilience.
