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05/06/2026

Cyber Essentials Scoping: The Decision That Determines Whether You Pass or Fail.

In this week’s blog we break down what must be in scope, what can legitimately be excluded, and the scoping mistakes that quietly derail assessments.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://pera-prometheus.com/cyber-essentials-scoping-the-decision-that-determines-whether-you-pass-or-fail

If you’re preparing for Cyber Essentials or CE+, Amy Osborne, ACSP, our Head of Audit Services, can guide you through scoping with confidence. Drop her a message to get started.

Master your Cyber Essentials Scoping before your audit. Discover the critical decisions that determine whether your organization will pass or fail.

04/06/2026

Do you think your business is “too small” to need a Continuity Plan?

Think again.

Cyberattacks, power outages, storms, flooding, or infratstructure disruptions all represent external factors that you have no control over, yet can interrupt your business operations and send customers elsewhere.

In this video, Gareth Shaw shares a real-world example of how unplanned disruptions impacted local businesses and why every business owner should ask:

“How does my business make money and what happens if that process stops?”

Planning ahead isn’t just for large enterprises, in fact, they have the financial resilience to absord such events. SMEs need to protect their revenue streams, reputation, and resilience when the unexpected happens.

Get in touch with us to learn how your business can build a stronger business continuity and resilience strategy.

02/06/2026

Security isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a transformation.

Before: confusion, no structure, high risk.
After: clear systems, assured processes, controlled risk.

It’s the shift from reactive to proactive and from vulnerable to resilient.
The difference isn’t just technical, it’s how your organisation operates, responds, and grows with confidence.

Because strong security isn’t about reacting to threats. It’s about staying ahead of them.

Ready to upgrade your security posture?

29/05/2026

List X Is Now Facility Security Clearance (FSC): What Changed, What Didn’t, and What It Means for Your Accreditation.

Our latest blog explains why the change matters, what’s stayed the same, and how it impacts your accreditation requirements.

We’ve also included a quick FAQ to help you navigate the update with confidence.

Read it here ⬇️
https://pera-prometheus.com/list-x-to-fsc-changes

Understand the transition from List X to Facility Security Clearance (FSC). Learn what changed, what stayed the same, and how it impacts your accreditation.

27/05/2026

We’re proud to announce that Pera Prometheus is now IASME certified to DCC Level 0.

The Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme, developed with the UK Ministry of Defence, is part of a wider initiative to strengthen the cyber resilience of the UK defence sector supply chain.

Achieving DCC Level 0 reflects our commitment to maintaining strong cybersecurity practices and supporting secure, resilient operations across the industries we work with.

26/05/2026

What is the real cost of ignoring information risk?

As Simon Jones explains, it’s rarely just financial. A single incident can disrupt operations, damage trust, and impact your reputation long term.

And most incidents don’t start big, they start small. A minor vulnerability, left unchecked, can escalate into a major business disruption.

Information security isn’t just a technical investment. It’s a business continuity decision, because prevention is controlled, but recovery is unpredictable.

Don’t wait for an incident to find out where you stand.
Book a consultation to assess your exposure: https://pera-prometheus.com/contact/

22/05/2026

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0: Requirement for UK Contractors in US Defence

CMMC 2.0 is now live, and the rules for UK suppliers into the US defence market have changed. This week’s blog explains what you need to know, and what to do next.

Read it here ⬇️

https://pera-prometheus.com/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-2-0-requirement-for-uk-contractors-in-us-defence

Does your UK business work with US defence? Learn the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 (CMMC 2.0) requirements and how to prepare.

21/05/2026

Amy Osborne from Pera Prometheus recently attended the MSP Show 2026 alongside SITS – Service Desk & IT Support Show 2026 at ExCeL London, bringing together MSPs, cybersecurity leaders, ITSM professionals, and technology providers shaping the future of managed services and operational resilience.

One thing became clear across the conversations, seminars, and exhibitor floor: organisations are no longer looking at security, operations, and intelligence as separate functions. The focus is shifting toward integrated, intelligence-led ecosystems that improve visibility, resilience, automation, and response speed.

Key takeaways from the event:
• AI and automation are rapidly transforming MSP and IT support operations
• Cybersecurity is becoming deeply embedded into business continuity and operational strategy
• Visibility across physical, digital, and human risk is now a major priority
• MSPs are under increasing pressure to deliver proactive intelligence, not just reactive support
• Collaboration and information sharing across industries are becoming essential to resilience

Events like these reinforce why intelligence-led security and operational awareness matter more than ever in today’s threat landscape.

Great to connect with industry peers, technology providers, and professionals driving innovation across the sector. Looking forward to continuing the conversations ahead.

20/05/2026

ISO 27001 doesn’t have to feel complex. It’s a structured process when done right.

Start by understanding what you’re protecting.
Identify your assets. Assess where you’re exposed.
Then implement the right controls to close those gaps.

But it doesn’t stop there. Regular audits test your system, and continuous improvement keeps you secure.

Because security isn’t a one-time task, it’s an ongoing commitment.

Make compliance simple, structured, and effective.
DM or comment “ISO” to get started!

19/05/2026

Is your organisation truly compliant or just assuming it is?

As Stuart highlights, many businesses have policies in place, but little alignment to real operational risk.
Controls exist on paper, not in practice.
Audits are delayed or treated like a formality.

That’s where the gap forms, between what you think is secure and what actually is.

Governance, Risk & Compliance isn’t about documentation.
It’s about structure, accountability, and consistency.

Strong frameworks ensure what’s written is actively implemented and continuously monitored.
Because compliance isn’t something you say, it’s something you prove.

Book a compliance review today: https://pera-prometheus.com/contact/