The current alert covers two critical vulnerabilities (dubbed "PHP2Shell") that allowunauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) against servers running PHP: • CVE-2026-109618 (CVSS 9.2): Memory corruption caused during out-of-memory (OOM) handling. When PHP aborts a...
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Understanding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
A Practical Guide for UK Organisations What is a DPIA? A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a structured process used to identify and minimise the data protection risks of a project. It is a requirement under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 when...
Introduction of Passkeys in Microsoft 365
How you log into 365 is changing If you currently use a text message or telephone call as an authentication method, you will need to move to a phishing-resistant method. Microsoft recommends passkeys. What is happening • Passkeys are becoming the default...
Risk Considerations for AI Adoption in a Business
The core risks of implementing third‑party AI products like Claude in a work environment fall into three buckets: data exposure, regulatory/compliance gaps, and operational/security risks. Here’s a structured, UK‑centric summary: 1. Key Risks When Introducing AI Tools...
The 2026 IT Health Check: Five Critical Areas You Can’t Ignore
A forward‑looking update from CPLUS Support🔐 Strengthening Your Security for the Year Ahead Cyber threats continue to evolve, and identity has become the number‑one target for attackers.To stay protected in 2026, we recommend focusing on: Moving toward passwordless...
Strengthening Your Security for the Year Ahead
How to Defend Against Evolving Cyber Threats in 2026As we enter 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity continues to shift rapidly, with attackers relentlessly developing new tactics to compromise sensitive information. One of the most significant trends is the targeting...
Optimising Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure: Practical Strategies for IT Leaders
Maximising Efficiency, Security, and Reliability in Modern IT EnvironmentsAs organisations increasingly rely on cloud and hybrid infrastructures, the need to optimise these environments has never been greater. A well-tuned cloud setup not only reduces operational...
Integrating AI into Everyday Work in 2026: Practical Applications for Organisational Success
A Guide for Business Professionals and IT LeadersAs we move through 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword confined to technology expos and speculative headlines. Instead, AI has quietly embedded itself into the daily fabric of business operations,...
Enhancing Compliance and Data Governance in a Modern Business Environment
Strategies, Suggestions, and Best Practices for Meeting Regulatory DemandsIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of robust compliance and data governance cannot be overstated. With regulatory expectations on the rise and the penalties for...








