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Cyber Essentials v3.3 Danzell: What Changed and Why It Matters

On 27 April 2026, the Cyber Essentials scheme rolled out v3.3, known as the Danzell question set. Three major requirements changed overnight. Here's what changed and how to stay compliant.

24 May 20266 min read

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The Microsoft 365 Price Update: What Businesses Should Know

Microsoft is increasing 365 prices by up to 17% from July 2026. Here's what's changing, what you're getting for the extra cost, and how to make sure you're not paying for licences you don't need.

22 March 20265 min read

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Phishing: The Biggest Cyber Threat Facing Cumbria Businesses

85% of UK businesses were hit by phishing last year. Here's what a phishing attack actually looks like, why Carlisle businesses are being targeted, and what you can do about it today.

9 March 20255 min read

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The Rising Cyber Threat Facing Cumbria's Legal Sector

Legal firms are three times more likely to be hit by ransomware than other businesses. If your practice handles client data, conveyancing files, or case records, this is the threat you can't afford to ignore.

6 March 20256 min read

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Projects

New Server Installation for Grant's Oak Smoked Salmon Factory

When Grant's Oak Smoked in Maryport needed a server upgrade, they wanted it done right, with zero data loss and zero disruption. Here's how we made it happen.

17 January 20244 min read

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JJM Networks Renews Advertising Partnership with Carlisle United

For the third season running, we're proud to be behind Carlisle United. Through League One highs and National League lows, we're not going anywhere.

10 September 20254 min read

Pearson Building site in Wigton, Cumbria, the construction firm certified to Cyber Essentials Plus with JJM Networks.

Case Studies

Pearson Building Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus with JJM Networks

A Wigton construction firm needed Cyber Essentials Plus to win bigger contracts. Here's how we got them certified, and what we found along the way.

21 July 20234 min read

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How Managed IT Services Help Carlisle Businesses Work Smarter

Most small businesses in Carlisle don't need an IT department. They need a local team who picks up the phone, knows their setup, and stops problems before they start.

18 January 20235 min read

Multi-factor authentication prompt on a smartphone, illustrating MFA setup for Carlisle businesses on Microsoft 365.

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Why Every Carlisle Business Needs Multi-Factor Authentication

A stolen password is all it takes. MFA is free on Microsoft 365, takes 20 minutes to set up, and blocks the vast majority of account takeovers. Here's why it's non-negotiable.

10 January 20235 min read

Mobile device management dashboard view, showing how small businesses in Cumbria secure team phones and tablets.

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Does Your Business Actually Need Mobile Device Management?

Your team's phones have access to emails, client data, and cloud systems. If one gets lost or someone leaves, what happens? Here's when MDM makes sense, and when it's overkill.

23 March 20265 min read

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