AI governance for law firms and accountants used to be a simple, uncontroversial idea, because for decades, accountability in IT was straightforward. Someone clicked the wrong button, approved the wrong transfer, or ignored a warning they shouldn't have. There was...
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Case Study: Closing the Third-Party Security Gap for a Regulated Business
The Challenges A mid-sized company operating in a regulated industry had built its operations around a growing stack of third-party tools: cloud storage, payment processing, document management, and several specialist software integrations. Each had been adopted...
AI and Automation in Accounting Improve Efficiency But It Also Raises Security Questions
Accounting firms have seen numerous changes over the last few years. With the 'instant' culture we live in, client expectations are rising, response-time standards are tightening, and teams are stretched thin trying to keep on top of emails, deadlines, and manual...
If a cyberattack can stop Jaguar Land Rover, what could it do to you?
In the summer of 2025, one of Britain's most recognisable manufacturers ground to a halt. Jaguar Land Rover, a company with global scale, deep pockets and serious technical resources, was brought down by a cyberattack that stopped production for around five weeks. The...
AI, Phishing, and the New Email Security Challenge for Businesses
AI phishing and the new email security challenge is transforming the cyber threat landscape. Email remains the number one entry point for cyberattacks but the risk has changed dramatically since Queen Elizabeth II sent the first email on the 26th of March 1976....
How to prevent social engineering attacks?
Cybersecurity isn't just about firewalls and antivirus software - sometimes, the biggest risk is people. That’s where social engineering comes in. It’s sneaky, it’s clever, and it’s catching out businesses of all sizes every day. So, how to prevent social...
What is tailgating in cyber security?
Cybersecurity threats don’t always come through your inbox or dodgy downloads—sometimes, they walk right through your front door. Literally. Tailgating, also known as "piggybacking," is a common but often overlooked security risk that blends social engineering with a...
How Long Does It Take to Destroy a Law Firm’s Reputation? Cybersecurity Training for Law firms
About 60 Seconds. That's how long it took a junior associate to forward "confidential merger documents" to what they thought was opposing counsel. Plot twist: It was a cybercriminal who'd spent weeks studying the firm's LinkedIn profiles, recent case announcements,...
Hacking the Human: Your Greatest Asset, Your Greatest Risk
Create a human firewall In the gleaming offices of London's financial district, a partner at a prestigious law firm receives an urgent email from what appears to be their managing director. The message requests immediate transfer of confidential client files for a...
The Top 5 Remote Work Security Risks
Working remotely has its perks—no commute, flexible hours, and maybe even working in your slippers. But with all those benefits come new security challenges that businesses can't afford to ignore. As more teams log in from cafes, kitchens, and coworking spaces, the...











