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Prompt Injection in Healthcare AI: Hiding an Attack in a Scan

The AI Never Read It Correctly, and Trusted It Anyway The NHS is leaning on AI to take a first pass at scans and ease the pressure on clinicians. We tested one such tool.

AI and emerging techAnyone in a business
Podcast episodeEpisode 26

Secure by Design Explained

What it actually means to build security into a product from the first commit rather than bolting it on before launch, and where teams most often let it slip.

Secure developmentDevelopers
With Sprintworks
Article

CyberLab Partners with CYFOR Secure for Expert Incident Response

What changes for customers now that incident response is handled by a dedicated forensics partner rather than in-house alone.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
Podcast episodeEpisode 25

Agentic AI in Cyber Security Explained

Agentic AI can now take actions rather than just answer questions. What that changes for defenders, and the new attack surface it opens up.

AI and emerging techThreat landscapeIT and security teams
With Sophos
Article

AI, Risk and Regulation: Three Conversations Cyber Leaders Need to Have in 2026

The three questions about AI that boards are starting to ask security leaders, and how to have answers ready before they do.

AI and emerging techCompliance and certificationBusiness leaders
Article

Why Cyber Security Testing Now Belongs in the Boardroom

Testing has moved from a technical exercise to a governance one. What that means for how results get reported and acted on.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
Podcast episodeEpisode 24

Digital Trust Explained

Certificates, keys and machine identity are invisible until one expires and takes a service down with it. How digital trust is managed at scale.

Identity and trustIT and security teams
With Keyfactor
Article

Cyber Security for CEOs: What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

The short version of what a chief executive actually needs to understand about cyber risk, without the acronyms.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
Article

Chess Cybersecurity Limited Is Now CyberLab Security Limited

Our legal entity name and registered address are changing from 1 July 2026. Nothing else is.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Named as CREST AI Charter Founding Signatory: What It Means

What the CREST AI Charter commits a security provider to, and why accreditation matters more as AI enters testing.

AI and emerging techCompliance and certificationBusiness leaders
Podcast episodeEpisode 23

Geopolitics and the Modern Cyber Threat Explained

Why state-aligned activity increasingly shapes the threat a normal business faces, and how to read geopolitical risk without overreacting to headlines.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
With Guardsix
Article

How CyberLab Delivered Sophos Taegis MDR to East Lothian Council

Building Modern Security Operations for the Public Sector with Sophos Taegis MDR Public sector organisations are under unprecedented pressure to defend critical services against an evolving threat…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Named Sophos Public Sector Partner of the Year 2026

CyberLab Named Sophos Public Sector Partner of the Year 2026 and Achieves Sophos Titanium Partner Status CyberLab today announced it has been named Sophos Public Sector Partner of the Year 2026, and…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

The Agentic SOC: Managed Detection and Response for the AI Era

What changes in a security operations centre when agents triage alongside analysts, and what still needs a human.

AI and emerging techThreat landscapeIT and security teams
Article

Logpoint becomes Guardsix: What This Means for CyberLab Customers

What the Guardsix Rebrand Means for our Partnership and Your Security Operations We are pleased to share that our trusted partner Logpoint has officially rebranded to Guardsix.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Purple Teaming in Practice: How Three Police Forces Strengthened Defences

How CyberLab Executed Purple Teaming Attack Simulations with Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire Police UK policing operates inside one of the most hostile cyber threat environments in the…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Podcast episodeEpisode 22

Cyber Essentials: Common Cyber Threats Explained

The threats Cyber Essentials is designed to stop, explained by the body that runs the scheme - and why the basics still block the overwhelming majority of attacks.

Compliance and certificationThreat landscapeAnyone in a business
With IASME
Article

How CyberLab Executed Targeted Attack Simulations in Financial Services

Simulating Real‑World Attacks to Strengthen Financial Services Security Financial services organisations operate in one of the most heavily targeted sectors globally.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Cyber Essentials May 2026 Update: What Businesses Need to Do to Pass

The changes in the latest Cyber Essentials question set, and the ones most likely to catch out a business renewing.

Compliance and certificationAnyone in a business
Podcast episodeEpisode 21

Hacking Critical Infrastructure Explained

Water, power and transport run on technology that was never designed to face the internet. What attacking it looks like, and what defending it involves.

Critical infrastructureIT and security teams
With CyberLab
Article

Supply Chain Risk in 2026: The Hidden Threats Beyond Your Estate

Your suppliers' security is now part of yours. How to see risk you do not directly control, and what to ask for.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
Article

How Not To Hit The Headlines in 2026: What Recent Breaches Have Taught Us

A pattern runs through the year's biggest breaches, and most of it comes down to things a smaller business can actually fix.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
Article

Four Steps to Strengthen Cyber Security for the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Four practical changes that hold up as AI shifts both what attackers can do and what defenders can automate.

AI and emerging techBusiness leaders
Podcast episodeEpisode 20

Women in Cyber: International Women's Day Special

Routes into the industry, what the numbers actually look like, and the practical things that help more women build a career in security.

Careers and cultureAnyone in a business
With CyberLab
Article

Weak Passwords and Password Policies: Strengthening Access Security

Why password policy advice changed, what good looks like now, and how weak credentials still open most doors.

Identity and trustAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Shortlisted for ‘Best Cybersecurity Solution’: Comms Business

Comms Business Awards 2025 We’re proud to announce that CyberLab has been shortlisted for Best Cybersecurity Solution at the 2025 Comms Business Awards!

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
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Securing the Logistics Sector from Cyber Threats: CSH Success Story

A CSH Transport Success Story How CSH Transport Is Leading the Way in Cyber Resilience As the logistics industry accelerates its digital transformation, the stakes for cyber security have never been…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
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CyberLab at Manchester Digital’s Fintech Conference: Industry Insights

Building Trust in a Digital-First World Last week, CyberLab proudly joined industry leaders at the Manchester Digital Fintech Conference, where our very own Matthew Workman, Cyber Sales Account…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Defence in Depth: Layered Security Strategy for Modern Cyber Risks

Securing Organisations Against the 2025 Threat Landscape Cyber security threats in 2025 have become more advanced, with attackers leveraging AI, supply chain vulnerabilities, and geo-political…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Partners with Women in Tech North to Support Future Talent

Careers in Cyber Security International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Women in Cyber Last week, Women in Tech North, in collaboration with CyberLab, hosted an inspiring event in…

Careers and cultureAnyone in a business
Article

Build or Buy? The True Cost of Cyber Security for Modern Firms

A CFO’s Perspective Tom Davies, CFO at CyberLab, explores the big question: Should you build an in-house security team or outsource to an MSSP?

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Retail Under Siege from Cyber Attacks as Criminal Tactics Evolve

What the M&S, Co-op and Harrods Cyber Attacks Reveal About Modern Threats Recently, a wave of cyber-attacks has struck some of the UK’s most well-known retailers: Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Exploring the Dark Web: The Digital Wild West of Cyber Crime Today

The Digital Wild West Data breaches are increasingly common, and news reports frequently highlight these incidents.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in Fashion AI Technology

A Delvify Success Story Digital innovation is transforming every industry, and fashion is no exception.

AI and emerging techAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Recognised as Sophos EMEA Partner of the Year 2025

Receiving Three Distinguished 2025 Sophos Partner Awards We are thrilled to announce that CyberLab has been recognised with not one, but three major accolades at the 2025 Sophos Partner Awards.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

How Secure Is Microsoft Copilot? Understanding The Risks of AI Tools

Understanding the Risks and Solutions of AI-Assisted Tools The emergence of AI-powered tools like Copilot is reshaping the way businesses tackle productivity and innovation.

AI and emerging techAnyone in a business
Article

How to Protect Against Phishing Attacks with Smarter Email Security

Anti-Phishing Measures To Stay Secure Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for cyber attacks.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Announces Strategic Partnership with Vicarius: Automated Patching

New Partnership to Enable Customers to Detect, Manage, & Remediate Vulnerabilities CyberLab announce a new partnership with Vicarius , combining CyberLab’s expertise in cyber security with Vicarius’…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Defending Education: Top Cyber Security Challenges in Higher Education

Cyber Security for Education Institutions Cyber security has become a critical issue for higher education (HE) institutions due to their unique structures.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Cyber Crime and the Festive Season: Protecting Businesses During Peaks

A Dangerous Spike in Cyber Threats As the festive season approaches, the excitement surrounding Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping often leads to a sharp increase in cyber threats.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

What is Penetration Testing? Everything You Need To Know About Security Testing

Everything You Need To Know Penetration Testing , or a Pen Test, is a security test that launches a mock cyber attack to find vulnerabilities in a computer system.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Celebrates Recognition in Top 100 Best Companies 2024

12th Best Small Company to Work For 2024 CyberLab is thrilled to announce our recognition in the prestigious Best Companies™ ‘Top 100 Best Companies’ list, ranking at 12th in the National Awards for…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Protect the Public Sector: Understanding CAF & Log Management

CyberLab Team Up with Logpoint In a recent CyberLab webinar with Logpoint ‘s Director of Sales Engineering, Paul Gower, we delved into two critical areas of cyber security that are essential for…

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

CyberLab Named Finalist at Channel Champion Awards for Marketing

Finalists for Vendor Marketing Team of the Year We’re excited to share that we’ve been named a finalist for Vendor Marketing Team of the Year at this year’s Channel Champion Awards!

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Cyber Essentials Willow Update 2025: Everything You Need To Know

What You Need to Know The latest Cyber Essentials update, ‘Willow’, was released in May 2025, marking a significant evolution in the UK government’s flagship cyber security certification scheme.

Compliance and certificationAnyone in a business
Article

The New NCSC Cyber Governance Code of Practice for UK Boards

What The Guidance Means for UK Boards On 8 April 2025, the UK Government released a draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice – designed to help boards and directors better understand and manage their…

Secure developmentDevelopers
Article

What is Social Engineering and How Can You Prevent It? Essential Tips

Everything You Need To Know When people think of insider threats, they often picture a disgruntled employee misusing legitimate access.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Article

Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Test: Key Differences Explained

CyberLab explains how Vulnerability Assessments (VAs) and Penetration Tests (Pen Tests) work, how they complement each other, and how to build a sensible testing cadence that fits risk and change.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Podcast episodeEpisode 19

Protecting Innovation from Hackers Explained

Intellectual property is often a company's most valuable asset and its least protected one. How to keep research and designs out of the wrong hands.

Data protectionBusiness leaders
With Marks & Clerk
In the press
In the press

Introducing HackRisk

Technology Reseller covers the launch of HackRisk and where it fits for smaller businesses that have no dedicated security team.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Technology Reseller
Podcast episodeEpisode 18

Data Loss Prevention Explained

Most data leaves an organisation through ordinary, well-intentioned behaviour. What DLP catches, what it misses, and how to roll it out without a revolt.

Data protectionIT and security teams
With Proofpoint
Podcast episodeEpisode 17

Best of 2025: 12 Cyber Lessons From This Year's Experts

The twelve things our guests said in 2025 that were worth writing down, pulled into one episode.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
With CyberLab
Podcast episodeEpisode 16

PCI DSS & Payment Compliance Explained

What PCI DSS asks of a business that takes card payments, which requirements cause the most trouble, and how to scope an assessment sensibly.

Compliance and certificationBusiness leaders
With CyberLab
Podcast episodeEpisode 15

The State of Ransomware in 2025 Explained

How ransomware crews operate now, what they charge, and which defences are actually deciding whether an attack succeeds.

Threat landscapeBusiness leaders
With Sophos
Podcast episodeEpisode 14

Life as an Ethical Hacker Explained

What a penetration tester does all day, how people get into the job, and what breaking into systems legally teaches you about defending them.

Careers and cultureAnyone in a business
With CyberLab
Podcast episodeEpisode 13

Adopting Microsoft Copilot Securely Explained

Copilot inherits whatever permissions your tenant already has. Why that surprises people, and what to fix before a rollout rather than after.

Cloud and productivityAI and emerging techIT and security teams
With Chess
Guide
Guide

UK Cyber Security Legislation Guide

Which laws and regulations actually apply to a UK business, what each one asks for, and the penalties for getting it wrong.

Compliance and certificationBusiness leaders
Reference guide
Guide
Guide

HackRisk vs the NCSC EASM Buyer's Guide

The NCSC's buyer's guide for external attack surface management tools, mapped honestly against what HackRisk does - and what it does not.

Threat landscapeIT and security teams
Reference guide
Guide
Guide

What is a HackRisk Score?

How your rating is calculated, what moves it, and how to read the A* to F grade that summarises your security posture.

Threat landscapeAnyone in a business
Reference guide