Urgent - IT security alert for those with websites
As you may well have heard in news headlines – two worldwide critical security vulnerabilities were discovered and released yesterday, 21 October, 2026.
These vulnerabilities lie within a programming language called PHP, which is a language used widely for websites.
Administrator access – why you need to review yours
Granting Administrator access often starts with a single request. An employee simply needs to install a printer, update a specialist program, or change a setting on their computer.
Explore the Image Ability blog
Explore the Image Ability blog for articles and reflections on image literacy, executive presence, leadership, cultural intelligence and the relationship between how we communicate, behave and present ourselves.
Still running Windows 10? – Why you’re putting your business at risk
Windows 10 reached the end of Microsoft support in October last year, which means – unless you’re splashing out on ESU – it no longer gets essential security updates.
Mental Health First Aid training: Learning Across Roles, Levels and Organisations
Coming back to the office after the summer break can be a great time for forward planning and embedding positive behaviours. It can allow opportunities to revisit workplace well being in the run up to Christmas.
QR Code scams – how to protect yourself and your business
What is a QR code scam?
Simply put – a QR code scam is the same as a phishing attack – it just uses a QR code that you scan, instead of coaxing you into clicking a link.
Every model is a DCF: From capitalisation to shortcut real estate valuation models
We often talk about traditional valuations versus DCF. But traditional valuations are DCF models too.
Why human nature is your biggest security risk
Personal web habits are one of the least visible cybersecurity risks that organisations face – especially when work and personal life share the same devices or browsers.
Community Currency: Rethinking Money for Local Resilience and Social Value
Money is one of the most powerful systems shaping modern life. It allows us to buy, sell, save and invest. It gives a common measure to goods and services that would otherwise be difficult to compare.
Is that invoice a deepfake? Defending your accounts team against the latest fraud
AI-enhanced fraud is changing how criminals target finance teams, especially Accounts Payable.
Engineering the AI-native enterprise: The mathematical baseline for algorithmic dominance
As human behavior shifts from traditional search engines to autonomous AI agents, visually appealing websites are structurally obsolete if they lack semantic machine-readability. A new technical case study details the server-level sovereignty, Grade A cryptographic security, and zero-latency telemetry required to capture a commanding "Share of Model" in the Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)…
Protecting your staff and your organisation from fake recruitment scams
A fake recruiter message is one of the cleanest social engineering tricks around -because it doesn’t look like a trick. Here’s a few simple checks and rules to shut these scams down.
The Hidden Boardroom Liability: Why Commoditized Web Hosting is Compromising Cambridgeshire Professional Services
A technical briefing for Managing Partners and IT Procurement Officers. We expose the severe operational and compliance risks associated with legacy shared-hosting architectures and outline the necessary transition to Sovereign Digital Infrastructure.
A gift to your IT – a freebie from us to mark World Password Day
This month heralded World Password Day – and we’ve decided to mark it with a bit of a gift.
As a one-off special, we’re giving away our passwords policy template – for free!
Building a smart data retention policy – What your business needs to do
The digital world has transformed how small businesses operate. We now have an overwhelming volume of information to manage – employee records, contracts, logs, financial statements, not to mention customer emails and backups.
Using company laptops at home: the essential checklist to keep them secure
At home, security incidents don’t look like dramatic movie hacks. They can be something as simple as stepping away from your laptop to take a delivery, or leaving it unlocked while you grab something quickly from another room.
How financial advisers assess your financial capability
Before we recommend any financial product or investment strategy, we must ensure that you can understand the information being provided and make informed decisions with confidence. This is known as assessing your financial capability.
How financial advisers assess risk tolerance and client objectives
Understanding your goals and your attitude to investment risk is the foundation of giving suitable advice. Before we can make recommendations on pensions, ISAs or investment portfolios, we must establish your objectives and the level of risk appropriate for your circumstances.
Planning a business event in Cambridge? Here's what to look for in a venue..
Cambridge has some genuinely outstanding venues for corporate events — from converted barns and lakeside spaces to world-class museums and cutting-edge science park facilities. But with so much choice, picking the right one for your brief can feel overwhelming.
How independent financial advisers assess the suitability of financial advice
When you work with one of our financial advisers, an important part of the process is ensuring that anything we recommend genuinely suits your needs. A financial advice suitability assessment helps ensure that any recommendation supports your goals and aligns with FCA expectations.
Using a Windows Server?
The server refresh deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s end of support should drive your cloud migration plan
Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge are becoming obsolete.
What to expect when you first engage a financial adviser
You’ve decided to seek professional financial advice – now what? Whether you’ve decided to book a meeting with a financial adviser due to a recent change in circumstances, a significant life event or you’re finally ready to plan your retirement, knowing where to start can be a minefield.
Rethinking ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusion’ as Everyday Leadership Skills: Moving beyond initiatives to real-world leadership practice
Leadership today is less about having the right answers and more about navigating complexity. Decisions are made with incomplete information, competing priorities, and constant pressure to move quickly. No leader sees the full picture alone.
Top 3 tips to ensure you don’t miss out on top talent
By Hayley Murfitt, Director, EA First
