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Where the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Leads Us
Read more: Where the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Leads UsThe 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.
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Considering the Physical Aspects of Cyber Security
Read more: Considering the Physical Aspects of Cyber SecurityComprehensive physical security controls are as essential as digital cyber security controls. A strong physical security posture is key to avoiding incidents
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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 ExplainedCSMv4 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 defence supply chain.
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Preparing for DCC Evidence Requirements
Read more: Preparing for DCC Evidence RequirementsThe Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme, launched in 2025, represents a fundamental shift in how the MOD validates cyber security across its supply chain. Unlike the previous Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) approach that relied on self-assessment, DCC introduces independent, third-party verification of controls outlined in DefStan 05-138.
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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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Logiq Among First to Achieve Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) Level 0
Read more: Logiq Among First to Achieve Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) Level 0Logiq is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Level 0 certification under the UK’s Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme – placing the company among the first organisations to be certified under the new standard. Issued by IASME, the certification confirms that Logiq meets the baseline cyber security requirements expected of suppliers working with…
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From Information Security to Cyber Security: Aligning Security with Organisational Objectives
Read more: From Information Security to Cyber Security: Aligning Security with Organisational ObjectivesBy Matthew Mackay CISA CISM CITP MBCS ChCSP MCIIS, Security Practice Lead at Logiq Article written for and first published by techUK It’s time we stop thinking in terms of ‘information security’ and start thinking in terms of ‘cyber security’; not just as a linguistic shift, but a fundamental shift in the way we view…
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SaaS or Self-Hosted: What’s the right ServiceNow strategy for your organisation?
Read more: SaaS or Self-Hosted: What’s the right ServiceNow strategy for your organisation?ServiceNow has become the go-to platform for organisations seeking to streamline workflows, automate service delivery and drive digital transformation. With its extensive capabilities, the platform presents huge value opportunities but also requires a key consideration – the deployment strategy. Does the organisation and associated infrastructure require a conventional, vendor-hosted SaaS solution or a self-hosted instance?…
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Defence Cyber Certification: Aligning Risk Profiles with Real Assurance
Read more: Defence Cyber Certification: Aligning Risk Profiles with Real AssuranceIn a previous article, we explored the MOD’s Cyber Security Model version 4 (CSMv4), the framework that introduced structured risk profiles to assess the cyber requirements of defence contracts. Now, we turn our attention to what comes next: Defence Cyber Certification (DCC), the formal mechanism that ensures Defence Suppliers meet the resilience standards required across…
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Logiq Achieves Silver Award in Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Read more: Logiq Achieves Silver Award in Defence Employer Recognition SchemeWe’re proud to announce that Logiq has been awarded the Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), marking another significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting the UK’s Armed Forces community. This achievement comes just months after we were recognised with the Bronze Award in Q1 2025, demonstrating our continued…
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The True Cost of a Cyber Attack on the Defence Supply Chain
Read more: The True Cost of a Cyber Attack on the Defence Supply ChainIn early 2022, a well-regarded UK defence contractor found itself at the centre of a cyber security storm. The company, an SME and key supplier of engineering components for Ministry of Defence (MOD) projects, had built its reputation on precision, reliability, and discretion. But that reputation was shattered almost overnight when a cyber-attack exposed confidential…
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How ServiceNow ITSM Transforms Defence Services
Read more: How ServiceNow ITSM Transforms Defence ServicesManaging IT services in the defence sector is an unique and often highly complex challenge. Unlike commercial enterprises, where IT disruptions might cause financial setbacks or inconvenience, in defence, an inefficient IT service can compromise national security and expose sensitive data to cyber threats. The ability to maintain seamless, secure and highly responsive IT services…
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Simplifying Secure Collaboration for MOD Contractors
Read more: Simplifying Secure Collaboration for MOD ContractorsAt a glance, defence projects may appear seamless; multiple organisations working together, each contributing their expertise to deliver advanced capabilities for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The reality, however, is that collaboration in the defence sector is anything but simple. Consider; a small defence contractor preparing a bid submission for a high-value MOD contract. The…
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Why Defence Needs Secure ITSM
Read more: Why Defence Needs Secure ITSMManaging IT services in the defence sector comes with a unique set of challenges. Unlike in commercial businesses, where IT failures might result in financial loss or reputational damage, in defence, the stakes are far higher. Worst case scenario: disruption that jeopardises operations and ultimately risks lives. To keep these services and systems running efficiently…
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Cyber Security Risk Management in the Public Sector
Read more: Cyber Security Risk Management in the Public SectorCyber security within government organisations is fundamental to national resilience. The public sector handles vast amounts of highly sensitive information, ranging from personal data to classified intelligence, making it a prime target for cyber threats. Effectively managing cyber risks thus requires a socio-technical approach considering the people and processes, as well as the technology used.…
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