Keeping Your Systems Safe in a Changing Landscape

As we move through 2025, cybersecurity continues to evolve quickly. Cloud infrastructure and digital services are essential to modern business, but they also bring ongoing challenges. July has highlighted the importance of staying proactive, keeping systems updated, and understanding potential risks.

Critical Software Updates

This month, several widely used platforms released important updates to address vulnerabilities in remote access and file-sharing tools. These updates are designed to prevent attackers from exploiting weaknesses, and keeping your systems patched is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay secure. Promptly applying updates helps reduce risk and ensures smoother operation of both cloud-based and on-premises systems.

Supply-Chain Awareness

Supply-chain security was also a key focus in July. A few incidents involving third-party vendors demonstrated how issues with one service can affect multiple organisations. While most cloud providers were not directly impacted, these events remind us to:

• Review and monitor vendor security practices
• Keep a close eye on external integrations and data access
• Regularly assess potential risks from third-party services

Even small steps, like checking who has access to sensitive information and ensuring vendors follow good security practices, can go a long way toward preventing disruptions.

Cloud Infrastructure Resilience

Cloud platforms themselves continue to improve, with automated monitoring and multi-layered protections helping prevent attacks from affecting services. In July, proactive threat detection successfully blocked several attempts before they could reach customers. Practices like continuous monitoring, strong identity and access controls, and regular audits remain essential for keeping your cloud environment secure.

Practical Steps for Customers

For organisations and individuals, cybersecurity is an ongoing effort. Some straightforward steps you can take include:

• Keeping software and cloud platforms up to date
• Reviewing access permissions regularly
• Maintaining reliable backups of important data
• Raising awareness of phishing and social engineering threats among teams

Even small actions can significantly reduce risk and help maintain a secure and reliable environment.

Our Commitment to Your Security

Staying safe in a rapidly changing landscape is a shared effort. We’re committed to keeping you informed, providing guidance, and helping you maintain a secure, resilient cloud environment. By staying proactive and vigilant, you can continue to operate with confidence, even as threats evolve.