The Base3 Engineer

What Is the DCC Scheme? Defence Cyber Certification Explained

The Base3 Engineer — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:17:05 +0000

If you supply the UK defence sector – directly to the Ministry of Defence or through a prime contractor – you have probably started to see three letters appear in tenders and supplier conversations: DCC. This guide explains what the DCC scheme is, how it works, and what it means for your business. What is… Read More »What Is the DCC Scheme? Defence Cyber Certification Explained

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Your IT Strategy Shouldn’t Start With Technology

The Base3 Engineer — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:46:00 +0000

When businesses seek IT strategy consulting the conversation often begins with technology. Should we move to the cloud? Do we need Microsoft 365? Should we replace our servers? Which firewall should we buy? Would automation help? These are reasonable questions. They just aren’t necessarily the right place to start. Technology should solve a problem or… Read More »Your IT Strategy Shouldn’t Start With Technology

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Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus: Which One Does Your Business Actually Need?

The Base3 Engineer — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:04:59 +0000

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification are often mentioned in the same breath, but they aren’t interchangeable. Both sit under the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme and are built around the same five technical controls – firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and security update management. The difference is primarily how those… Read More »Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus: Which One Does Your Business Actually Need?

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Why Organisations Running Ubuntu Should Consider Ubuntu Pro

The Base3 Engineer — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:07 +0000

Ubuntu is one of the most widely used Linux distributions in cloud environments, data centres and development platforms – but there is an important distinction between running standard Ubuntu and operating a properly supported, security-maintained platform. For organisations running production workloads where security, compliance and availability matter, Ubuntu Pro deserves serious consideration. What is Ubuntu… Read More »Why Organisations Running Ubuntu Should Consider Ubuntu Pro

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Base3 is now an NCSC Assured Service Provider for the Cyber Advisor Scheme

The Base3 Engineer — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:20:34 +0000

Base3 is now an NCSC Assured Service Provider for the Cyber Advisor scheme – confirmed by the National Cyber Security Centre, the UK government body responsible for cyber security guidance and support across the country. Here’s what that means for the businesses we work with. What is the Cyber Advisor scheme? The Cyber Advisor scheme… Read More »Base3 is now an NCSC Assured Service Provider for the Cyber Advisor Scheme

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5 Signs Your Business Needs Better Data Analytics

The Base3 Engineer — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:34:00 +0000

Every business generates data – but for many organisations, business data analytics is the missing piece between having information and actually using it. Whether it’s sales figures, customer records, financial reports, operational metrics or otherwise, the problem is rarely a lack of data. The problem is knowing what it’s telling you. For many organisations, important… Read More »5 Signs Your Business Needs Better Data Analytics

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Base3 is now JOSCAR Registered

The Base3 Engineer — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:25 +0000

JOSCAR – the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register – is the recognised accreditation system for suppliers working within the aerospace, defence and security sectors. Managed by Hellios, it connects nearly 40 buying organisations across the UK – including the Ministry of Defence – with pre-qualified suppliers, reducing the time and duplication involved in supplier checks… Read More »Base3 is now JOSCAR Registered

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Why Reactive IT Support Is Costing You More Than You Think

The Base3 Engineer — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:06:56 +0000

For many small and medium businesses, reactive IT support services across the UK work like this: something breaks, someone calls for help, the problem gets fixed, and everyone moves on. It feels manageable…until it doesn’t. Reactive IT support is the default for a lot of organisations, and it’s easy to see why. You only pay… Read More »Why Reactive IT Support Is Costing You More Than You Think

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Base3 is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. Here’s What That Actually Means.

The Base3 Engineer — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:02:04 +0000

ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognised standard for quality management – and Base3 is now an ISO 9001 certified IT company. Here’s what that means in practice. What is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is a framework for how organisations plan, deliver, and continuously improve their services -with documented processes, clear accountability, and independent auditing to… Read More »Base3 is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. Here’s What That Actually Means.

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