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SOC as a Service: Build, Buy, or Outsource?
TL;DR True 24/7 SOC coverage needs 8 to 12 analysts across shifts, not the 2 to 3 headcount most mid-market budgets assume, pushing fully-loaded in-house cost into seven figures a year. Managed SOC services typically run 30 to 50% less, in the region of $60,000 to...
Do You Still Need a SIEM?
TL;DR SIEM isn't dying, legacy SIEM as passive log storage is. What's replacing it is AI-powered security intelligence that's converging with XDR and SOAR into a single platform, not a separate product you buy instead of a SIEM. Microsoft, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto...
NOC vs SOC: Do You Need Both?
TL;DR A NOC (Network Operations Centre) exists to keep the network up, monitoring performance, availability and infrastructure health. A SOC (Security Operations Centre) exists to keep the network safe, monitoring for threats, detecting intrusions and responding to...
Introducing ConnectProtect: Managed XDR Backed by a 24/7 SOC
TL;DR We've added ConnectProtect to our partner stack. It's a Managed XDR platform backed by three global SOCs (UK, South Africa, Philippines), ingesting data from hundreds of security tools and applying AI-driven analytics to cut alert noise down to what actually...
Check Point’s Latest Ransomware and AI Risk Report 2026
TL;DR Ransomware victims hit a record high in 2025, and weekly attacks per organisation reached 1,968, up 18% year on year and nearly 70% since 2023, according to Check Point's 14th annual Cyber Security Report, drawing on its own global telemetry and Check Point...
How to Find ITogether’s Managed Security Services on G-Cloud 15
TL;DR ITogether is now listed on G-Cloud 15 [HERE], the Digital Marketplace framework run by the newly renamed Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), with 125 services live across three lots. The listing spans our full partner stack,...
ISO 27001 vs Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus: A Quick Guide
TL;DR ISO 27001 certification doesn't mean an organisation is risk-free, it means risk is identified, treated and continually reviewed within a defined appetite. Ask for the Statement of Applicability and scope statement, not just the certificate PDF. Every valid ISO...
Introducing Object First: Ransomware-Proof Backup Storage for Veeam Environments
TL;DR We've added Object First to our partner stack. Its Ootbi (out of the box immutability) appliance is a purpose-built backup target with what it calls Absolute Immutability, a Zero Access architecture where nobody, including an admin with valid credentials, can...
Attack Surface Snapshots: Useful Cyber Insight or Sales Gimmick?
TL;DR We've started sending some prospects an unsolicited “Attack Surface Snapshot”, built entirely from public information, as a conversation starter rather than a data sheet. A handful of CISOs have told us it feels like using AI to embarrass people into a sales...
Akamai vs Cloudflare: An Independent CDN and DDoS Comparison
TL;DR Akamai and Cloudflare dominate enterprise shortlists for CDN, WAF and DDoS protection, but their architectures solve the same problem differently. Akamai spreads a larger, carrier-embedded footprint, now 345,000+ edge servers across 4,200+ locations, with...
How Digital Agencies Can Monetise Cyber Security Services
TL;DR Digital agencies are increasingly looking for predictable recurring revenue streams. Website projects often end after launch, creating revenue gaps and churn risk. Enterprise-grade website performance and cyber security services provide ongoing value beyond...
Travel Phishing Is Surging, but The Bigger Story is Predictable Human Behaviour
TL;DR Check Point reports hospitality cyber attacks have increased 122% over the last three years Travel-related phishing infrastructure is growing rapidly ahead of peak holiday season Nearly 50,000 travel-related domains were registered in May 2026 alone Attackers...
Certificate Lifespans Are Shrinking: What You Need To Know
TL;DR• Digital certificates underpin almost every IT service and application• Machine identities now significantly outnumber human identities in many organisations• Certificate validity periods are shrinking dramatically across the industry• Some organisations could...
New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026–2030: ITogether’s Perspective
TL;DR• New Zealand’s updated Cyber Security Strategy places greater emphasis on resilience, preparedness, and national coordination• Critical infrastructure protection is becoming a much bigger priority• The strategy signals stronger future governance and...
APP and API Security Land Rover Experience Event
Broughton Hall, Skipton | Thursday 18 June 2026 | 11am until 4pm REGISTER HERE API Security Is Becoming A Bigger Conversation One of the biggest shifts happening in cyber security right now is the growing focus on application and API security. As organisations...
Why Microsoft 365 Email Security Is No Longer Enough
TL;DR Email remains the most consistent entry point for cyber attacks Organisations are increasingly reviewing Microsoft 365 email security gaps Phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and spoofing continue to rise Layered email security combining gateway...
Akamai and Anthropic: Why Edge AI Matters Now
TL;DR Akamai has signed its largest ever deal with Anthropic, reportedly worth $1.8Bn over seven years The agreement highlights the growing importance of Edge AI and distributed inference AI workloads are increasingly shifting from centralised training to...
Don’t Miss Our AI Cybersecurity Land Rover Experience Event
Broughton Hall, Skipton | Wednesday 13 May 2026 | 11am until 4pm REGISTER HERE As AI continues to reshape cyber security operations, its role within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) is evolving rapidly. From reducing alert fatigue to automating investigation...