Cyber Rebels

Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
Andy Longhurst

Cybersecurity Awareness vs Training: Why Knowing the Risk Isn’t Always Enough

Why Knowing the Risk Isn’t Always Enough Cybersecurity awareness and cybersecurity training are often spoken about as though they are interchangeable. That is understandable. Both can cover phishing, passwords, authentication, information handling, social engineering and the everyday risks people encounter when using technology at work. The difference is not really

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Resources, Templates & Tools
Andy Longhurst

Think Before You Click: The Cybersecurity Poster That Actually Works

Risk rarely arrives looking risky An email arrives while someone is already dealing with a supplier query. The display name is familiar, the attachment fits the conversation and opening it feels like the quickest way to keep the work moving. Nothing about that moment feels like a cybersecurity decision. It

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Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
Andy Longhurst

The Collaboration Trap: How Cybercriminals Exploit Teams, Zoom, and Everyday Trust

We’ve made collaboration seamless. Messages sent in seconds. Files shared mid-meeting. Faces on screen from anywhere in the world. Microsoft Teams and Zoom aren’t just tools—they’re infrastructure. They’re where decisions are made, strategies are shaped, and relationships are built. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: while your team is busy getting

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Industry-Specific Cybersecurity
Andy Longhurst

Online Safety in KCSIE 2025: Turning Policy into Practice

Understanding Online Safety in Schools: What KCSIE 2025 Really Requires A safeguarding concern doesn’t always look like a safeguarding concern. It might look like a student quietly withdrawing after spending more time online.A message that feels slightly off but not obviously harmful.Or a request that seems routine — until you

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Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
Andy Longhurst

Is Live Cybersecurity Training More Effective Than Online Courses?

Cybersecurity training is no longer optional. If your business handles data, relies on digital systems, or connects to the internet (which is, realistically, all businesses), you need to train your people to spot threats and respond safely. But once you’ve committed to training, the next decision is harder: how should

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Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection
Andy Longhurst

PCI DSS Explained: What UK Businesses Need Know

[bookly-customer-gift-cards] A clear, human-first guide to securing card payments and protecting your customers If your business accepts card payments—online, over the phone, or in person—then PCI DSS applies to you. It doesn’t matter if you’re a global retailer or a local gym. If you store, process, or transmit payment card

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Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection
Andy Longhurst

ISO 27001 Explained: A Real-World Guide for UK Businesses

Why this global security standard matters—and how to make it work for your organisation ISO 27001 can seem intimidating from the outside. It sounds technical, expensive, and wrapped in compliance jargon. But at its core, it’s one of the most useful tools any organisation can use to manage cyber risk,

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Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection
Andy Longhurst

What You Need to Know About Cyber Essentials

A clear, no-jargon guide for any organisation that wants to prove it takes cybersecurity seriously When it comes to cybersecurity, most businesses want to do the right thing—but many aren’t sure where to begin. They know attacks are rising. They know insurers and clients are asking more questions. They know

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