Cybersecurity Showdown: CrowdStrike Wake-Up, and What the New Government Means for Tech

This Month in Tech: Cyber Risks, Cloud Moves, and Key Updates

This month, significant cyber risks have made headlines, especially with the CrowdStrike incident impacting various sectors. This has prompted businesses to ramp up their cybersecurity efforts, focusing on advanced analytics and improved risk management.

On another note, commentators and policymakers suggest that the Labour Party's recent election win will bring changes for business owners.

With a significant impact expected on the public sector and technology investment, Labour plans to increase funding for public services and infrastructure. This includes investments in healthcare, education, and local government services. For technology, Labour aims to boost innovation through a National Wealth Fund, supporting green technologies and infrastructure projects. These initiatives are designed to foster a more sustainable and technologically advanced economy, benefiting both public services and private sector innovation. With many great ideas in the pipeline—whether positive or negative for mid-sized businesses—we’ll be closely watching how these developments unfold. Stay tuned!

1. Stronger Together: Combining Technologies for an Interlinked Cyber Security Strategy
2. The CrowdStrike Calamity: Why an all-eggs-in-one-basket approach can compromise your cyber security
3. NHS SBS Extends Efficiency Boost till 2025!
4. Boost Your Business with Managed IT Services: The Smart Way to Handle Tech Woes

Stronger Together: Combining Technologies for an Interlinked Cyber Security Strategy" Webinar Recap

This week, we hosted our webinar, "STRONGER TOGETHER: COMBINING TECHNOLOGIES FOR AN INTERLINKED CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY." A big thank you to everyone who attended!

We were thrilled to hear from solution experts at Tenable, Sophos, and Sumo Logic, who showcased how their latest technologies can strengthen your enterprise against vulnerabilities and ensure data security across all environments.

Time and again, we've seen that a blended approach to cyber security, catering to all levels of cyber maturity, is crucial for reducing risk. Choosing the right solutions for your organisation is essential, and ensuring those solutions can evolve with your business is where we excel.

With multiple solutions and vendors at our disposal, we can alleviate the headache of matching the right solution to your exact infrastructure and provide expert advice on how to fit cyber solutions that evolve and develop with your business. If you're interested in specific solutions, watch the on-demand webinar recap or get in touch with our team of cyber pro's.

The CrowdStrike Calamity: Why an all-eggs-in-one-basket Approach can Compromise your Cyber Security

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be aware that CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, experienced an outage due to a defect in a Falcon content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts were not affected. The recent CrowdStrike issue caused a significant global impact, disrupting businesses across various sectors due to a faulty software update. This led to major IT outages affecting airlines, healthcare facilities, financial services, and retail and media companies.

The CrowdStrike incident highlights the importance of a blended cyber solutions approach for mid-sized businesses. Relying solely on one cybersecurity provider can expose businesses to significant risks if that provider encounters issues. By integrating multiple layers of security solutions and diversifying their cybersecurity strategy, mid-sized businesses can:

• Mitigate the impact of potential failures from any single provider.
• Enhance overall resilience against cyber threats.
• Ensure continuity of critical operations even during disruptions.

Adopting a blended approach not only strengthens cybersecurity but also provides a more robust defence against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

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NHS SBS Extends Efficiency Boost till 2025!

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has extended one of its framework agreements until August 09, 2025. This extension allows NHS organisations to continue accessing a range of procurement services and solutions designed to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness in healthcare operations.

NHS SBS manages a variety of framework agreements across different categories, including business services, construction and estates, digital and IT, and health. These agreements provide NHS organisations with compliant routes to market, ensuring they can procure goods and services efficiently while adhering to public contract regulations.

The extension of the framework agreement means that NHS organisations can continue to benefit from competitive pricing, expert procurement support, and streamlined processes. This is particularly important for ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Trustco PLC: Your Experienced Public Sector Partner

At Trustco PLC, we are highly experienced public sector partners. Did you know we are listed on four public sector frameworks? Our extensive technology, cloud and cyber security experience and robust vendor partnerships enable us to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of public sector organisations.

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Boost Your Business with Managed IT Services: The Smart Way to Handle Tech Woes

Managed IT services offer businesses a proactive approach to technology management, ensuring your systems are reliable and secure while allowing your team to focus on what they do best. By outsourcing your IT needs, you minimise downtime, cut operational costs, and boost efficiency, as experts handle everything from routine maintenance to complex troubleshooting.

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At Trustco PLC, we drive your business forward with cutting-edge managed services and digital transformation. Our expertise and innovative approach set us apart.

Digital Planning & Transformation: We simplify and modernise your digital landscape, ensuring seamless upgrades and improved performance.

Managed Services & Support: Our tailored IT services, supported by robust SLAs, handle everything from helpdesk to advanced engineering, keeping your technology running smoothly.

Managed Cloud Services: We design and manage cloud solutions on platforms like Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, ensuring optimal performance and support.

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Read more about how Trustco PLC can transform your IT infrastructure, boosting efficiency and preparing you for the future.