Thousands of organisations worldwide rely on Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) to manage identities and control access to business-critical systems. In fact, more than half of the Fortune 500 depend on it to authenticate users and secure access to applications such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and a wide range of third-party services. Delivered…
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At E-ZU Solutions, we know that achieving Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) can feel daunting if you’re unfamiliar with the technical requirements involved. To make the journey easier, we’ve created this clear, comprehensive guide to help you understand what to expect, from initial preparation through to certification. Cyber Essentials Plus is the audited, hands-on version of…
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In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, it’s getting harder and harder for organisations to justify treating security testing as a once-a-year checkbox. Traditional annual penetration testing, while once a gold standard, is facing stiff competition from monthly automated testing, which is growing at an astonishing rate in the face of sophisticated and constantly shifting…
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The new ‘Willow’ question set is live for all Cyber Essentials certifications, as of 28th April 2025. The new question set has replaced 2023’s ‘Montpellier’ criteria. There has also been additional changes to the Cyber Essentials Plus audit specifically this year, which we have detailed below. If your organisation is working towards Cyber Essentials certification,…
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The Cyber Essentials certification scheme provides a strong and effective framework for defending against 80% of common cyber attacks. It was developed by the NCSC as a recommended level of cyber security for all UK organisations. Earning the Cyber Essentials certification is a great first step toward securing your organisation’s digital assets and personal information.…
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Do SaaS Vendors Provide Backup for Your Data? Let’s cut straight to the chase, the simple answer is no. Microsoft doesn’t backup Microsoft Office 365, and Google doesn’t backup Google Workspace. In fact, across all the major SaaS environments, your own data is still 100% your responsibility, just as it would be with your critical…
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Achieving Cyber Essentials certification has numerous benefits for organisations of all shapes and sizes. You’re probably already aware of some of the headline ones, such as increasing protection from 80% of common cyber threats, and offering peace of mind that your staff are working safely. However, there’s another significant advantage to certification that is often…
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There is no argument that SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platforms like Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce continue to transform the ways in which we work. Gartner estimates that 70% of the business applications used today are SaaS-based, a number which is growing every single day. Many organisations assume that since their SaaS platform data already…
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“3-2-1” Backups Are NOT Reliable in the Age of Ransomware Most people in the world of IT will be familiar with the old “3-2-1” backup strategy, which had become a pretty standard data protection technique: Three copies of data (primary and two backups); two copies stored locally on two different formats (NAS, tape or local…
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One thing that’s become abundantly clear in today’s digital age is that cybersecurity isn’t just a luxury; it’s an absolute necessity. In this blog post, we want to dive deep into the importance of Cyber Essentials for startups like yours. Cyber Essentials is a certification program designed to help businesses of all sizes protect themselves…
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