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Cyber security specifics, explained by the people who do the work.

Episode 6/24 August 2026/12:25/David Collins OBE

Introducing our Latest Release of Security Features

Announcing our latest batch of MIDAS security features

Cyber SecurityMicrosoft 365Company News
Article/15 June 2026/Steve Mason

Reactive vs Proactive Cyber Security

You can't control the threat. You can pull two levers: probability and impact. Why Nova Blue's Steve Mason values proactive cyber over reactive every time.

Cyber SecuritySmall Business
Episode 3/10 June 2026/16:25/David Collins OBE

Proactive vs Reactive Cyber Security

Steve and Dave discuss the balance between reactive and proactive cyber security

Cyber SecurityMicrosoft 365Identity and MFAZero TrustMIDAS
Episode 2/21 May 2026/32:03/David Collins OBE

The UK MOD Cyber Security Model Explained

Dave explains the UK MOD’s Cyber Security Model and Defence Cyber Certification

DefenceDCCCyber SecurityComplianceSmall Business
Article/17 March 2026/Les Wong

Zero-Trust for small businesses

Learn what Zero Trust means for small businesses, how it connects to Cyber Essentials, and the practical first steps to protect Microsoft 365, users and data.

Zero TrustCyber EssentialsSmall BusinessMicrosoft 365
Article/12 January 2026/Les Wong

MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)

SMS is the weakest link in your security chain. Why you should stop using SMS for multi-factor authentication, and the phishing-resistant options to use instead.

Identity and MFASmall Business
Article/1 December 2025/Les Wong

How Cybercriminals Turn Your Employees' Passwords Into Profit

If criminals can buy your employees' stolen credentials for a few dollars, they can buy their way into your business and turn it into a major financial event.

Identity and MFAThreat Intelligence
Article/25 November 2025/Steve Mason

MIDAS vs MDR, compared

MIDAS isn't just MDR. It is a broader, deeper and more modern approach to keeping your organisation secure - covering device, identity, configuration and cloud.

MIDASCyber Security