Just published: A practical cyber security guide for UK small businesses 👇
✅ Employee training that works
✅ MFA implementation made simple
✅ Backup strategies that save businesses
✅ Email security essentials
✅ Cyber Essentials explained
https://blackswancyber.co.uk/alpc
Link to article: https://www.digit.fyi/cyber-budgets-2026/
Cyber security can feel like a monster expense, sucking up your money while lying in wait.
But 85% of UK firms are boosting budgets for 2026 – and the smart ones know the secret: train your people FIRST. Want to learn more, please get in touch.
Hackers don’t just breach systems - they breach people. Social engineering preys on trust, fear, and urgency. The solution isn’t just better software.
It’s awareness.
At Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions, we help people recognise manipulation before it happens.
Emails from service@paypal.com titled “You’ve got a money request” are making the rounds.
They include real PayPal links and branding, but the payment request itself is fake.
Don’t click “Pay Now”. Log in directly and report it to phishing@paypal.com
Stay alert and share to help others...
Launching something new always starts with a small step - this is mine.
🎧 The Black Swan Brief explores cyber security through psychology, culture and calm leadership - not fear.
Episodes under 10 minutes, one each week.
open.spotify.com/show/51uqCaL...
The NCSC says UK firms should keep paper copies of cyber plans.
Because resilience isn’t digital - it’s operational.
At Black Swan, we help businesses prepare to operate and recover when systems stop.
#CyberSecurity #Resilience
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
71% of UK workers use unapproved AI tools - over half weekly. Shadow AI isn’t curiosity, it’s exposure. Every unapproved prompt risks data loss. Time to educate, enable and enforce before the next breach starts inside.
#CyberSecurity #AI #ShadowAI
I recently stepped out of my comfort zone for my first ever podcast/vodcast with Heimdal - talking leadership, purpose & cyber security in education.
Inspired by Chris Voss, Dr Jessica Barker, Arnold Schwarzenegger & Simon Sinek!
🎧 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/53QL...
Game day. Playoff time. The culmination of a season's worth of sweat and sacrifice. As @chesterfieldfc.bsky.social take on Walsall today, remember what brought us here: passion, perseverance and the best fans in football! Let's roar our team to victory! 💙⚽ #COYB #Spireites
Fleck and Grigg starting should mean a few goals in the first half hopefully. Nice to see DJ back as well.
Come on you blues! We'll be listening to @philtooley.bsky.social whilst celebrating our Dad's 80th Birthday.
(Lovely cake from World of Icing)
Your business deserves more than a reactive approach to cyber security. With Huntress EDR and Heimdal MXDR, we provide 24/7 protection for your critical devices. Real-time monitoring, proactive threat detection and peace of mind!
#CyberSecurity #SmallBusinessSupport #24/7Monitoring #PeaceOfMind
Scams are everywhere - fake emails, too-good-to-be-true deals, and more. The good news? You can protect your business.
At Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions, we provide businesses with the tools and training to stop scams in their tracks.
#SaferInternetDay #CyberSecurity #StaySafeOnline
Scams Are Everywhere – Are You Prepared? From phishing emails to fake payment requests, online scams are evolving daily. They’re not just targeting individuals; businesses are in the crosshairs too. Is your business protected from “too good to be true” offers?
#SaferInternetDay
Online scams look more convincing than ever. Deals that seem unreal, emails that feel legit - it’s hard to tell what’s safe.
Remember: if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
📩 DM us to learn how we can help your school or business stay secure.
#SaferInternetDay #CyberSecurity
We're supporting #SaferInternetDay on our LinkedIn channel. Please visit: www.linkedin.com/company/blac...
for some useful tips.
Sending best wishes to Flecky. Hope he's OK
Great to see Fleck, Berry and Madden back, albeit on the bench. Bring those 3 points home today ⚽⚽⚽
Thanks for your contribution this season Dilan. Best wishes for the future - you will be missed by the #Spireites
Old antivirus systems can’t handle today’s challenges. Enter Heimdal NGAV, included in all our cyber security packages.
Real-time detection, machine learning, and sandboxing catch threats before they cause damage. From businesses to schools, Heimdal’s NGAV is the modern security essential.
Our cyber security packages include Heimdal’s Ransomware Encryption Protection - because no business or school can afford a data hostage situation.
Real-time blocking, precise detection and compatibility with any antivirus, make Heimdal a must-have for defence in depth.
We include Heimdal Patch & Asset Management in every cyber security package. Why? Because staying ahead of vulnerabilities is the first line of defence.
Whether you're protecting a classroom or a conference room, Heimdal helps keep your systems patched, your assets visible, and your data safe.
Good luck tonight #Spireites. Nice to see Ash back in the lineup ⚽
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report:
💻 Ransomware is the top concern (45%).
🔍 Software flaws in third-party tools are leaving businesses open to attacks.
📉 35% of small businesses lack adequate defences.
Read more: blackswancyber.co.uk/z5kc
Old antivirus systems can’t handle today’s challenges. Enter Heimdal NGAV, included in all our cyber security packages.
Real-time detection, machine learning, and sandboxing catch threats before they cause damage. From businesses to schools, Heimdal’s NGAV is the modern security essential.
Need an extra set of eyes on your critical devices? Huntress EDR delivers 24/7 monitoring, expert threat analysis, and actionable insights. Use it standalone or pair it with our Heimdal solutions for a robust defence-in-depth strategy.
Want to know more? Let’s chat!
blackswancyber.co.uk
