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Adapting to Tomorrow’s Threat Landscape: AI’s Role in Cybersecurity and Security Operations in 2024

Birmingham, UK – 7 October 2025 – SCC is proud to announce that Jay Kerai, Cybersecurity Automation Architect, has been awarded Microsoft MVP status in Security (SIEM and XDR) – making him one of just ten Microsoft Security MVPs in the UK for SIEM & XDR, and the first-ever MVP in SCC’s history. Microsoft’s Most...
SCC’s Jay Kerai Awarded Microsoft MVP for Security – A First in Company History

How resilient is your cyber security strategy? In cyber security, accountability is one thing that can’t be outsourced. In the wake of headline grabbing cyber incidents at household names like Marks & Spencer, Jaguar Land Rover and Heathrow, the notion that risk and responsibility for risk can be packaged, boxed and sent away to a...
You can’t outsource accountability

Generative AI has supercharged cybercrime by lowering the technical barrier to sophisticated attacks. What security professionals once called ‘vibe coding’, where AI writes functional code from plain English, has evolved into ‘vibe hacking’, where criminals steer AI agents to plan, write and execute operations end to end. The barrier to entry has fallen dramatically. The...
AI: cybercrimes unwitting accomplice

The UK cybersecurity market is facing a perfect storm of funding constraints, margin compression and operational challenges that threaten even established providers with strong market positions. Recent developments demonstrate how these forces can overwhelm companies, regardless of their technical capabilities or market reputation. Market vulnerabilities exposed This pattern is becoming worryingly familiar across the sector....
Resilience over hype: a cautionary cybersecurity market tale

In 2024, the UK security landscape is marked by significant challenges and advancements. With 7.78 million cyber-attacks reported and 50% of UK organisations experiencing a cyber attack in 2024 alone, businesses are increasingly prioritising cybersecurity to safeguard their operations, finances, and reputation. The need for a structured and proactive approach to cybersecurity has never been more critical,...
Understanding the NCSF CAF: A Simple Guide for UK Organisations

Generative AI is breaking new ground across all industries, from customer service to creative fields. Not least with the release of GPT 4.5 promising to push these boundaries even further. But turning an exciting prototype into a reliable, production-ready system is easier said than done. If AI is going to be more than just a...
Generative AI Best Practices: How to avoid these costly mistakes

How to Use Microsoft Funding to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Cyber threats are on the rise, and many organisations are unsure how to secure the funding they need to protect themselves. Microsoft’s Cyber Security Investment (CSI) programme is designed to help businesses like yours get started with cybersecurity solutions. What you will learn: • How Microsoft funding...
On-Demand Webinar – How to Use Microsoft Funding to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

At SCC, we are dedicated to helping businesses navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape. Here, you will find a host of resources to help you understand the benefits of Falcon Logscale for your business. Take a look and book your assessment today! Why You Should Consider Falcon Logscale For Your Business: Falcon Logscale is an innovative...
Proactive Threat Hunting With Falcon Logscale

Discover why prompt engineering skills are critical in the AI era. Learn what prompt engineering is, why it's essential, and how to build these skills.
A Guide to the 2025 UK AI Opportunities Action Plan for Business Leaders

Aston University has renamed its flagship digital research institute in honour of Sir Peter Rigby, one of the UK’s most respected and successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
SCC secures a place on Government’s G-Cloud 14 Framework

NEW REPORT We are excited to share with you our comprehensive report, Cyber Maturity 2024 – Maintaining and Improving Cyber Maturity. Created with the latest data analytics and statistics, the report is designed to help you navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity and equip your business with the knowledge of the key drivers and blockers for cyber maturity,...