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False sense of security
This article is part of the MicroScope issue of November-December 2025
Organisations in the UK are being lulled into a false sense of security, according to the recent cyber insights report by Exclusive Networks. Despite a raft of high-profile security breaches making headlines in mainstream media, many companies still believe they are secure, and we believe this confidence is largely misplaced. Security tools are being deployed, dashboards are being monitored, and compliance boxes are being ticked, but cloud misconfigurations, weak identity management and insider threats are still leaving businesses vulnerable. Left unchallenged, this false sense of security can leave businesses exposed and at risk. This is where channel partners, acting as trusted advisers, can create significant opportunities. Those partners that can cut through the misplaced confidence and guide customers toward true cyber resilience, can differentiate themselves, create value and build lasting relationships. Here are five truths partners can use to help customers overcome their false sense of security. 1) Awareness isn’t ...
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