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The compelling final episode of the Espria podcast series on The State of Ransomware 2025 report. Brian Sibley is joined once again by Jon Hope from Sophos to delve into a critical and often under-discussed aspect of ransomware: its human impact.While previous episodes focused on attack profiles and industry statistics, this conversation shifts the lens to the psychological and organisational consequences of ransomware incidents. The discussion begins by acknowledging that ransomware is not just an

For years, the Managed Service Provider (MSP) model has been the go-to solution for SMEs seeking reliable IT support. But for mid-sized businesses with skilled internal IT teams, this traditional model is no longer fit for purpose.UK businesses are evolving. Their IT environments are more complex, their ambitions more strategic and their internal capabilities stronger. The one-size-fits-all MSP model is struggling to keep up. What these organisations need isn’t a replacement for their internal

In this podcast, we explore the digital transformation journey of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), drawing on insights from the SME Digital Adoption Task Force’s final report. As digital tools become central to business operations, many SMEs find themselves caught between the promise of streamlined efficiency and the reality of fragmented, overwhelming tech ecosystems.UK SMEs are rapidly adopting digital solutions, from project management platforms and communication apps to specialised

Episode 3: The Importance of Integration. In this episode of our podcast series with Mimecast, the discussion revolves around the importance of integrating cybersecurity tools within educational institutions. The speakers, Rob Cox and Rob Stock from Mimecast and Brian Sibley from Espria, delve into the benefits and challenges of integrating various cyber tools to enhance the security posture of organisations, particularly those in the education sector.The discussion begins by highlighting the

In the second of our of State of Ransomware series with Sophos, Brian Sibley, VCTO at Espria and Jon Hope, Cyber Security Evangelist at Sophos talk about what goes on behind the breach and how ransomware gets in. In this episode the team explore the major technical and operational root causes that lead to ransomware incidents in the UK, why exploited vulnerabilities are the leading technical cause and what preventative strategies you can put in place. Don’t let your business become a statistic in

In the first of 3 episodes covering Sophos' 2025 report The State of Ransomware', Brian Sibley, VCTO at Espria and Jon Hope, Cyber Security Evangelist at Sophos discuss the findings of this year's report, and specifically its implications for the UK. In this episode the team will reveal key findings that cover the scale and impact of ransomware in the UK, including 70% of attacks resulted in data being encrypted and 26% of encryption-led attacks also involved data theft. The team also discuss the

Episode 2: The Threat LandscapeEducational institutions are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the vast amount of sensitive data they handle, including student records, financial information, and research data.According to recent reports, there has been a significant increase in phishing attacks, ransomware, and malware targeting educational institutions.Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024: According to the UK Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024, 71% of secondary schools, 86% of

In 2024, human risk surpassed technology gaps as the biggest cyber security challenge. Human error contributes to 95% of data breaches. Are you aware that educational institutions are more likely to identify cyber security breaches or attacks compared to the average UK business? For instance, 71% of secondary schools have reported a breach or attack in the past year, which is indicative of the widespread nature of these threats across all educational levels.In Episode 1 of our Education Podcast