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NCSC Exercise in a Box

Free cyber security exercises from the National Cyber Security Centre. Test your incident response in a safe environment and demonstrate governance to insurers and the Board.

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Board Cyber Questions: A One-Page Checklist

Essential questions every board should ask about cyber security and IT governance—with what "good" answers look like and how to evidence them.

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Planning for 2026: Key Vendor Price Adjustments Explained
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Planning for 2026: Key Vendor Price Adjustments Explained

2026 brings major vendor price adjustments. From Microsoft SPLA to Openreach, here's what's changing and how to plan strategically.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop3 min
5 Jan 2026
Cyber Security Governance UK: Why NCSC Drills Are Your Best Insurance Policy
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Cyber Security Governance UK: Why NCSC Drills Are Your Best Insurance Policy

Most Incident Response Plans are dusty PDFs that fail when panic strikes. We explore how to turn the NCSC's "Exercise in a Box" into a powerful asset for Cyber Security Governance in the UK, satisfying insurers and protecting your Board.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop3 min
1 Dec 2025
Economic Impact of Cyber Attacks UK: The £14.7bn Invoice
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Economic Impact of Cyber Attacks UK: The £14.7bn Invoice

The "average" cyber attack now costs £195k, but for high-value sectors, the reality is far worse. We analyse the new government data on IP theft, fraud, and systemic rise, and what it means for your bottom line.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop3 min
1 Dec 2025
NCSC Early Warning: A Strategic Asset for UK Business Resilience
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NCSC Early Warning: A Strategic Asset for UK Business Resilience

The difference between a near-miss and a data breach is often speed. The NCSC's Early Warning service provides free, government-grade threat intelligence to UK organisations.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop4 min
17 Nov 2025
An Unprecedented Investment in Our Clients' Resilience: CMS Group Provides Complimentary 24/7 Managed SOC Protection
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An Unprecedented Investment in Our Clients' Resilience: CMS Group Provides Complimentary 24/7 Managed SOC Protection

CMS Group is providing complimentary access to our Managed SOC services UK. Learn how our 24/7 expert-led approach stops the threats that traditional antivirus misses.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop4 min
10 Oct 2025
The JLR Cyber Attack: Why Your Antivirus is No Longer Enough for 24/7 Protection
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The JLR Cyber Attack: Why Your Antivirus is No Longer Enough for 24/7 Protection

In late 2025, a cyber attack brought one of the UK's largest manufacturers, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), to a standstill. It wasn't just a data breach; it was an operational catastrophe.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop4 min
30 Sept 2025
From Go-Karts to Growth: Inside the Huddle Defining Our Role as a Business Transformation Partner UK
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From Go-Karts to Growth: Inside the Huddle Defining Our Role as a Business Transformation Partner UK

Join us inside the CMS Group huddle where we defined our role as a business transformation partner in the UK. A look at how we approach strategic IT partnerships.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop4 min
9 Jul 2025
Future-Proofing Luxury: The Technology Blueprint for the UK's Next 6-Star Hotel & Golf Resort
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Future-Proofing Luxury: The Technology Blueprint for the UK's Next 6-Star Hotel & Golf Resort

What's the difference between a new luxury resort and a true 6-star icon? A strategic technology blueprint. This article goes beyond listing gadgets to reveal the essential framework for future-proofing your investment. We cover the non-negotiable API-first architecture that enables true personalisation, high-impact guest journey technologies, and the strategies that directly link tech spend to profitability (GOPPAR). A must-read for hotel owners, developers, and investors.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop9 min
4 Jul 2025
A Leader's Guide to PBX Replacement: The Modern Business Phone System
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A Leader's Guide to PBX Replacement: The Modern Business Phone System

For decades, the on-premise PBX was the workhorse of business communication. But in today's digital-first world, that reliability has become a rigid liability. An outdated phone system creates friction for your customers, frustrates your staff, and silently chips away at your bottom line. This guide provides a clear roadmap for navigating the shift from outdated infrastructure to a modern, future-proof cloud phone system that can transform your business.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop6 min
3 Jul 2025
C-Suite Insight: Why Your Hospitality IT Strategy Demands a Unified Partner
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C-Suite Insight: Why Your Hospitality IT Strategy Demands a Unified Partner

As I close out the week and reflect on recent conversations with leaders across various industries – particularly those navigating the...

Darcy Coop
Darcy Coop7 min
20 Jun 2025
They Don't Break In, They Log In: A UK Business Guide to Identity-Centric Cyber Security Solutions
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They Don't Break In, They Log In: A UK Business Guide to Identity-Centric Cyber Security Solutions

For UK businesses, the security perimeter is no longer the office walls; it's the identity of every user. With 80% of breaches now identity-based, attackers don't break in—they log in.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop6 min
19 Jun 2025
Hotel Technology for Profitability: Turning Your Network into a Revenue Engine With Cisco Spaces
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Hotel Technology for Profitability: Turning Your Network into a Revenue Engine With Cisco Spaces

In an era of rising costs and high guest expectations, finding new paths to profitability is crucial. Discover how strategic hotel technology for profitability can transform your existing network from a cost centre into a revenue engine.

Oliver Coop
Oliver Coop6 min
13 Jun 2025
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Tool·NCSC

NCSC Exercise in a Box

Free cyber security exercises from the National Cyber Security Centre. Test your incident response in a safe environment and demonstrate governance to insurers and the Board.

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Tool·NCSC

NCSC Early Warning

Free, government-grade threat intelligence for UK organisations. Get alerts when your assets appear in hostile activity so you can act before a breach.

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Tool·CMS Group

StrategyOS Digital Maturity Assessment

Benchmark your IT governance in 2 minutes. Get your StrategyOS Score and see how you compare to your industry—no commitment required.

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Guide·CMS Group

Board Cyber Questions: A One-Page Checklist

Essential questions every board should ask about cyber security and IT governance—with what "good" answers look like and how to evidence them.

Get your StrategyOS Score
Guide·CMS Group

Incident Response: One-Page Readiness Checklist

A concise readiness checklist for incident response—what to have in place before an incident, what good looks like, and how it ties to NCSC and insurer expectations.

Discuss your readiness
Guide·CMS Group

IT Governance for Mid-Market: 5 Pillars

A practical guide to the five pillars of effective IT governance—foundation, roadmap, risk, vendor, and leadership—with what "good" looks like and common gaps.

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