11 July 2024 Overcoming Traditional SOC Failures A Blueprint for a Best-of-Breed SOC A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a centralised unit that monitors, detects, responds and prevents cyberattacks on an organisation’s assets. A SOC typically consists of a team of security analysts, engineers, incident responders and... Continue Reading
5 July 2024 From Static Reports to Dynamic Insights: A Data-Driven Success Story We take pride in helping our customers overcome their IT challenges and achieve remarkable success. Today, we are thrilled to share how a commercial real estate business, with Acora’s Data & AI expertise, transitioned from a static, report-dependent state to... Continue Reading
27 June 2024 Creating a Scalable and Effective Data-led and Analytics Organisation Becoming a data-led decision-making organisation To compete and stand out in a fast-paced economy, organisations need to be able to generate smart insights and make data-driven decisions quickly. An essential business imperative for many. Gartner forecasts that 90% of corporate... Continue Reading
15 April 2024 Strategically Aligning Security with Business Objectives: Insights from Industry Leaders In recent times, the proficiency of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) extends far beyond its technological infrastructure. And aligning cyber security endeavours with strategic business goals can prove challenging. Success stems from the uniting front of strategic foresight, proactive initiatives,... Continue Reading
22 February 2024 Insider Insights: A CISO’s Perspective on AI’s Impact in Financial Services In the fast-paced landscape of modern finance, technological advancements have become both a blessing and a burden. Among these innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, promising unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and insight. However, as financial institutions delve deeper into the... Continue Reading
19 February 2024 MDR Made Simple: Your Go-To Resource for MDR Service FAQs In an era where emerging cyber threats materialise, and the stakes for organisations are higher than ever, ensuring robust cyber security defences is non-negotiable. Yet, for many, navigating the complex landscape of cyber security can be daunting, especially with limited... Continue Reading
12 January 2024 Dismantling data dreariness, discovering data delight When the term ‘data management’ comes up, you may find yourself rolling your eyes, letting out a yawn or quickly looking away. It would be no surprise, considering all things data have long been linked with mundaneness and relegated to... Continue Reading
3 January 2024 The 3 Golden Rules of Information Security A security incident can have devastating consequences when you take into account lost revenue, lost customer and employee trust, regulatory fines and damage to an organisation’s reputation. Whilst it is often the stories about the big brands that make the... Continue Reading
3 January 2024 Top Cyber Security Acronyms Technology is inundated with acronyms, and cyber security is no exception. Our team of cyber security experts have compiled a list of the most widely used cyber security acronyms. How many of the following Cyber Security Acronyms do you know?... Continue Reading
20 December 2023 Revolutionising browser security with Acora and Seraphic Acora is thrilled to announce a strategic alliance with Seraphic Security, a disruptive force in enterprise browser security. In today’s digital landscape, where browsers have become the linchpin of enterprise operations and the workplace paradigm has shifted towards remote and... Continue Reading
20 December 2023 Navigating tomorrow’s cyber threats In the dynamic cyber security landscape of 2024, our CISO Darren Humphries brings a wealth of experience to the table, navigating tomorrow’s cyber threats and the ever-evolving challenges in the cyber security space. Darren’s active engagement in leading-edge cyber security... Continue Reading
20 December 2023 2023: A year in review What a year 2023 has been. Everything we have prioritised and accomplished this year has been focused on our customers and our people. In challenging times, it’s this focus that is ensuring we are making significant progress together. From achieving... Continue Reading
2 November 2023 Application Modernisation with a Microsoft Cloud First Strategy Improved business efficiencies, advanced financial reporting and third-party independence We’re proud to announce our successful partnership as the preferred IT partner for Pettinaroli UK. A distinguished, multinational group specialising in water distribution systems. Focusing on application modernisation with a Microsoft... Continue Reading
26 October 2023 DEATH TO THE SLA (as the only measure of IT success) Whatever our sector or profession, we all have (or should have) ways to gauge how well we’re meeting our customers’ and clients’ needs and expectations. We often gather this feedback by informal, ad hoc means, but many of us also... Continue Reading
16 October 2023 Choosing the right Managed IT and Cyber Security partner Is true alignment just a myth? Traditionally, outsourcing parts of your IT or Cyber Security function to an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP), Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), or Outsourcer can be, for some, an uncomfortable subject. And in an... Continue Reading
4 October 2023 Leading Hospitality Business Strengthens Resilience We are thrilled to share another client success story at Acora. Our team of cyber security experts have recently completed a three-month consultancy project that set out a strategic maturity programme for one of the UK’s biggest hospitality businesses. Established... Continue Reading