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Women in Cyber in Edinburgh: The City Has the Jobs. Now For the Talent Pipeline
Edinburgh now ranks fifth in the UK for cyber job postings, yet women make up just 16% of the UK cyber security workforce. We look at the latest fi...
Edinburgh Cyber Security: Why Scotland's Capital Leads
Scotland’s cyber security sector has grown from around 100 firms to more than 400 since 2018. We look at why Edinburgh leads, the risks local SMEs ...
Co-Managed IT Services: What They Are and When You Need Them
Discover what co-managed IT is, the key benefits for SMEs, and how to tell if sharing IT with an expert partner is the right move for your team.
Certified vs Verified: Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assess exactly the same five technical controls. The difference is whether your compliance is self-decla...
Why Consider IT is backing See It Be It 2026
Why we're sponsoring See It Be It 2026, what happens on the day, and what closing the gender gap in cyber means for Scotland's security.
How Secure Is Your Microsoft 365, Really?
Microsoft 365 security isn't fully covered by default. Learn where your responsibility lies, close common gaps and book a review with Consider IT.
The EU Common Charger Law: why your new laptop arrives without a charger
Opened a new laptop and found no charger inside? That is the EU Common Charger Law, which reached laptops in April 2026. Here is what UK businesses...
What Is Cyber Essentials? A Practical Guide for UK Businesses
Cyber Essentials is one of the UK's most recognised cyber security certifications. Learn what it is, how it works, and how it can help protect your...
Scale Securely: An IT Strategy for Small Business Growth
This blog focuses on creating an effective IT strategy tailored for SMEs. It highlights the challenges SMEs face when scaling their technology inve...
