Small businesses and charities are becoming targets of cybercriminals, who see them as easy targets with limited security measures. Indeed, recent breaches have shown that hackers do not target based on size, but they attack whoever looks weak. If you are running a business or a charity, the growing digitalisation has increased cyber threats, and you need strong security. It …
Educational institutions are now one of the top targets of cybercriminals, and the number of attacks has grown significantly in recent years. The shift to digital learning platforms, online student records, and cloud-based systems has introduced many vulnerabilities. Schools hold extremely sensitive data, including student personal data and finances, and therefore they are active targets of ransomware gangs and data …
January 2026 What an inspiring day! Thank you to all our schools for joining us at our annual Cygnet Education Conference, held in the beautiful Holy Trinity Church in Wallington, Surrey, on 20th November 2025. It was wonderful to see so many of you in person, and we hope you found the day both informative and enjoyable. A massive thank …
The large company usually makes headlines about the victims of cyber attacks. In reality, small and medium-sized enterprises have become prime targets for cybercriminals who see them as easier targets than large corporations. The myth that only large companies are attacked by hackers has left many organisations vulnerable to devastating attacks. In 2025, digital threats are increasing at an alarming …
Schools are custodians of sensitive information, including student records, assessment data, staff details and financial information. A single cyber attack, hardware breakdown, or human error can impact years of records that have been diligently maintained. Schools today must safeguard this information without disrupting the uninterrupted access for teaching and administrative staff. Any loss of data could impact the overall school’s …
Running a school is a game of dozens of tasks simultaneously. Whether it is monitoring student attendance or scheduling parent meetings, the administrators and teachers experience piling pressure that can disorganise even the most well-organised teams. The traditional paper-based system is not sufficient for the requirements of school operations in 2025. Schools need reliable digital solutions that can streamline complicated …
Businesses across the UK are quickly moving away from traditional on-premise infrastructure towards more flexible cloud computing digital solutions. This shift has transformed how organisations handle their data, applications, and IT resources. Today, both small businesses and large corporations alike know that cloud-based systems have real benefits that directly impact their bottom line. This technology does not require any expensive …
Running a business nowadays means playing with technology at every turn. IT has become the lifeline of everyday activities, whether handling customer data or maintaining the smooth running of systems. Yet many companies find it challenging to meet the technology’s requirements, which can create barriers that can slow growth and drain resources. All organisations face these obstacles and create roadblocks …
Schools have become prime targets of cyberattackers. Educational institutions hold student records, financial records, and even personal data that hackers are ruthlessly ready to attack. The recent attacks have disrupted the learning environment, leaked confidential information, and recovery costs have run into millions. With tight IT budgets and limited IT staff, most schools are vulnerable to more advanced threats, and …
