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CYBERUK 2026 – what’s worth paying attention to
Read more: CYBERUK 2026 – what’s worth paying attention toEach year, CYBERUK sets the tone for how cyber security is expected to operate in practice – not just in policy terms, but in what organisations are actually held accountable for. This year’s theme, “The next decade: accelerating our cyber defence”, signals something that’s been building for a while. The conversation has moved on. The…
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Security is a Product Decision: Why Secure by Design Starts with the Product Owner
Read more: Security is a Product Decision: Why Secure by Design Starts with the Product OwnerBy Beth Hurford, Senior Optimisation and Transformation Consultant, Logiq Picture this. You’re in a requirements workshop. There’s a business analyst (BA), a developer, maybe a systems engineer, and you, the product owner (PO). Security isn’t there. Someone decided it was “too early”, that involving them now would mean “too many cooks” and that security can…
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Logiq acquires Savient Ltd to strengthen capability and expand presence in the South-West
Read more: Logiq acquires Savient Ltd to strengthen capability and expand presence in the South-WestBristol, UK – 01 April 2026 – Logiq, a fast-growing, NCSC-assured UK cyber security consultancy and secure solutions provider, has acquired Savient Ltd, a technology and data specialist focused on delivery in highly regulated environments, strengthening its capability and further expanding its presence in the South-West. Founded in 2018, Logiq has grown rapidly to a…
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Cybersecurity: A discipline in search of a definition
Read more: Cybersecurity: A discipline in search of a definitionBy Matthew Mackay, Practice Lead and Principal Security Consultant, Logiq In an era where digital threats evolve faster than most organisations can adapt, you would be mistaken for believing that there would be a universally agreed definition for the term ‘cybersecurity’. Despite its increased profile and agreed importance, cybersecurity remains a concept without a single,…
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What is the NCSC Cyber Advisor Scheme and do you need it?
Read more: What is the NCSC Cyber Advisor Scheme and do you need it?If you are preparing for Cyber Essentials certification, you may have come across the term “Cyber Advisor”. It is easy to assume it is another form of certification, or perhaps a mandatory step in the process. It is neither. The Cyber Advisor scheme was developed by the National Cyber Security Centre and is delivered in…
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Logiq Recognised as NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor Service Provider
Read more: Logiq Recognised as NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor Service ProviderBristol, UK – 23 February 2026 – Logiq, a rapidly growing UK cyber security consultancy and secure solutions specialist has been recognised as an Assured Service Provider under the UK Cyber Advisor scheme, enabling the organisation to deliver cyber security advice formally aligned to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) standards. The Cyber Advisor scheme was…
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Logiq recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security
Read more: Logiq recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for SecurityLogiq has been recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, reflecting our experience designing, delivering and operating secure systems in highly regulated environments. The Solutions Partner designation is awarded to organisations that can demonstrate proven capability across Microsoft’s security portfolio, supported by certified expertise and evidence of real-world delivery. It recognises organisations that apply…
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CSRB and the Reality of OT and ICS
Read more: CSRB and the Reality of OT and ICSThe Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is being talked about as a major update to the UK’s regulatory landscape, but its impact won’t be felt in policy documents or compliance dashboards. It will be felt in the quiet corners of essential services where technology, process and people collide — places where systems were never designed…
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How DISX Supports CSMv4 Readiness
Read more: How DISX Supports CSMv4 ReadinessPreparing for the enhanced Cyber Security Model has become a significant focus for suppliers working with the Ministry of Defence. While the policy intent is straightforward — raising the bar for cyber resilience across defence programmes — the practical reality can feel messy, especially for organisations without dedicated security teams. Much of the initial effort…
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Delivering OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE work in practice
Read more: Delivering OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE work in practiceThere is sometimes a tendency to treat the terms OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE as purely administrative labels, but for organisations working with the Ministry of Defence they represent a set of expectations about how information should be handled and what the working environment needs to look like. What the classifications mean in day-to-day delivery These classifications…
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Where the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Leads Us
Read more: Where the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Leads UsArticle first published 16/12/2025 and updated 27/05/2026 The Cyber Security & Resilience Bill has now moved beyond policy signal and into Parliament, having been introduced on 12 November 2025. The early noise has faded, leaving behind the steadier question of what it actually means for organisations that keep essential services running. The familiar headlines still…
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Considering the Physical Aspects of Cyber Security
Read more: Considering the Physical Aspects of Cyber SecurityBy James Jackson, Security Consultant, Logiq Comprehensive physical security controls are as essential as digital cyber security controls. A strong physical security posture is key to avoiding incidents – however stakeholders may overlook these more traditional defences against the ever-changing digital landscape. Physical security is the prevention and mitigation of unauthorised access to facilities and…
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NCSC Annual Review 2025 – What Resilience Looks Like Now
Read more: NCSC Annual Review 2025 – What Resilience Looks Like NowThe National Cyber Security Centre’s Annual Review 2025 arrives at a moment when the language of cyber resilience has become inseparable from the language of business itself. Across the public sector and its supply chains, the review paints a picture of a nation more dependent than ever on digital systems — and more exposed than…
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Navigating MOD Cyber Compliance in 2025
Read more: Navigating MOD Cyber Compliance in 2025In the UK defence sector, cyber security is no longer treated as a peripheral concern; it is central to procurement policy, and the risks of compromise are too great to be left to interpretation. At the heart of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) expectations sits Defence Standard (Def Stan) 05-138, a detailed standard that defines…
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Logiq Honoured with Pax8 Beyond Award at Beyond EMEA 2025
Read more: Logiq Honoured with Pax8 Beyond Award at Beyond EMEA 2025Amsterdam (08 October 2025) – Logiq today announced it has received the 2025 Pax8 Beyond Partner Award in the Peak Performance category during Pax8’s 2025 Beyond EMEA conference. The awards program recognises partners who drove significant revenue growth, cloud adoption, and the success of companies worldwide by leveraging their relationship with Pax8 and its innovative…
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CSMv4 Compliance: MOD Cyber Requirements Explained
Read more: CSMv4 Compliance: MOD Cyber Requirements ExplainedArticle first published 07/10/2025 and updated 27/05/2026 CSMv4 Compliance – What MOD Suppliers Need to Do CSMv4 is now the current MOD Cyber Security Model for supplier cyber assurance. It is built around Defence Standard 05-138 Issue 4 and DEFCON 658, with the aim of applying a more proportionate, risk-based and evidence-led approach across the…
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Preparing for DCC Evidence Requirements
Read more: Preparing for DCC Evidence RequirementsArticle first published 23/09/2025 and updated 27/05/2026 Recent developments: Since publication, the relationship between Defence Cyber Certification and DEFCON 658 has become clearer. MOD Industry Security Notice 2026/02 confirms that suppliers holding and maintaining valid certification at the appropriate DCC level may use that certification as assurance of control requirements under DEFCON 658. This does…
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Bolstering SME Cyber Resilience
Read more: Bolstering SME Cyber ResilienceIn his latest article, first written for, and published by BCS ITNow Magazine, Logiq Security Practice Lead, Matthew Mackay CISM CISA, outlines why smaller organisations must adopt a principles-based approach to managing cyber risk. Strong cybersecurity practices can not only enable SMEs to protect themselves from cyber threats, but also offer a competitive advantage, particularly…
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Logiq to Exhibit at DSEI 2025
Read more: Logiq to Exhibit at DSEI 2025Logiq is pleased to confirm its participation in DSEI 2025, taking place from 9–12 September at ExCeL London. As one of the UK’s most prominent defence and security events, DSEI brings together government, military, and industry stakeholders from around the world. Logiq will be exhibiting at stand S14-136. With a core specialism in cyber security…
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CSMv4 – Building Cyber Security into the Defence Supply Chain
Read more: CSMv4 – Building Cyber Security into the Defence Supply ChainPreparing MOD Suppliers for CSMv4 Readiness This article reflects guidance as at 25 July 2025. For the latest updates, visit the MOD Cyber Security Model page on gov.uk. Back in January, we explored what CSMv4 means for the defence supply chain and why it represents a significant evolution from CSMv3. With the publication of Def…
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