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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

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

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?

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

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