Strident Technology

Experts in IT Support & Compliance Services for businesses in Suffolk and Essex.

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For small businesses, the emergence of PromptLock is particularly significant. AI allows attackers to launch thousands of tailored attacks simultaneously with minimal manual effort. AI drastically reduces the ‘cost per attack’, every business is a viable and profitable target.

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The cybersecurity landscape has reached a concerning milestone. Researchers at ESET recently unveiled ‘PromptLock’, the first recorded instance of AI-powered ransomware. https://t.co/9tNVuX3ZAh

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As digital ecosystems continue to underpin national infrastructure, the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill aims to build a more resilient and responsive cyber landscape, ensuring that critical operations remain secure in an increasingly complex threat environment.

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“The support we have had from Strident has been amazing. It’s great to have a business that specialises in IT, and they proactively recommend actions to ensure our business remains secure” - Paul Lasky, Group Financial Controller at Sub-Zero Wolf Ltd.

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We wish you and your families a joy-filled new year.

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We wish you and your families a merry Christmas and a joy-filled new year. We are open every day from 8:30 to 17:00 apart from Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year's day unless you have an Out-Of-Hours contract.

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The UK government has outlined significant changes to its national cyber security framework with the introduction of the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill, expected to become law in 2026. The Bill introduces mandatory significant incident reporting for all regulated entities.

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65% of users believe AI will make it easier for criminals to convincingly impersonate individuals. Deepfake technology can create realistic video and audio that can deceive even cautious observers, facilitating fraud and social engineering attacks at unprecedented scale.

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New ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard updates strengthen requirements across planning, leadership, and environmental impact assessment, requiring organisations to adopt more comprehensive and proactive approaches to environmental management.

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58% of AI users report receiving no guidance on security or privacy risks associated with these tools. This training deficit is alarming as AI becomes embedded in daily workflows, where powerful technology meets uninformed usage.

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The new ISO9001 Quality standard places stronger emphasis on leadership, ethical conduct, and a supportive organisational culture. Leaders will be expected to actively foster environments that promote integrity, transparency, and employee engagement in quality processes.

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The OH Behave Online Security Report for 2025 provides a concerning summary of cybersecurity practices in an AI-driven world. While users show growing awareness of emerging threats, the gap between knowledge and action continues to widen, offering vulnerabilty to attacks.

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The ISO 9001 quality management standard is undergoing its next major update, with the revised ISO 9001:2026. Rebecca Richards explains that "this revision reflects ... strengthening quality culture, improving risk management, and the influence of digital technologies."

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Attackers understand businesses have become more resilient and have enhanced their attack methods. Managed Detection and Response is proactive and uses artificial intelligence to continuously monitor your network for suspicious behaviour and detect threats unknown to antivirus.

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Successful cyber attacks at JLR and Heathrow have once again highlighted the importance of ensuring businesses have robust security protocols. This was done by social engineering techniques and taking advantage of the lack of cyber awareness. https://t.co/70SpXJ5bVo

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At the Strident AI Event last week, Rebecca Richards, Compliance Specialist for Strident, offered an informative and slightly scary presentation of the issues of implementing artificial intelligence without testing and controls put in place. https://t.co/REDvlQtiFA

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Great to see everyone at the Strident AI Event. Compliance expert, Rebecca Richards, informed us (and scared us a little!) about the power of AI and the importance of documented controls and training to ensure your business stays on the right side of the law.

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Using AI legally and securely? Our informative breakfast meeting - 9am, 10th September 2025 at Milsoms Kesgrave - will show you businesses that have got it wrong and the procedures you need to put in place. There is still time to register https://t.co/uvFjMT1Ffu

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New AI laws are coming. Join us at our Breakfast Event and learn the regulatory issues surrounding AI development, deployment, and usage. Register by 29th August - https://t.co/7AmVWxsviN