# Author: Lauren McNeill

## [Defending as one: key reflections from Mat Cornish’s speech at the Co-op retail conference​](/content/defending-as-one-key-reflections-from-mat-cornishs-speech-at-the-co-op-retail-conference/index.html)

We recently joined co‑operative leaders from across the UK in sunny Glasgow for the Co‑op Retail Conference. Longwall Security’s Managing Director, Mat Cornish, took to the stage at the to deliver a message that resonated deeply with the room.

## [5 cyber security threats facing UK retailers (and their customers!) this festive season](/content/5-cyber-security-threats-facing-uk-retailers-and-their-customers-this-festive-season/index.html)

The festive season is a whirlwind of excitement, but for UK retailers and their customers, it’s also a time when cyber criminals ramp up their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities.

## [Longwall hosts second workshop in technical series – Optimising Incident Response with InsightIDR](/content/longwall-hosts-second-workshop-in-technical-series-optimising-incident-response-with-insightidr/index.html)

Hosted at the Rapid7 offices in Reading and led by Longwall’s team of cyber experts, this week’s workshop provided a deep dive into the incident response lifecycle using Rapid7’s InsightIDR.

## [Overcoming challenges in securing business buy-in for cyber security strategies](/content/overcoming-challenges-in-securing-business-wide-buy-in-for-cyber-security-strategies/index.html)

With reports indicating that over 45% of businesses have experienced a cyber breach this year (2024) alone, it’s crucial for business leaders to understand that aligning business goals with security goals isn’t just an IT issue – it’s a business issue.

## [Longwall kicks off technical workshop series to help organisations optimise cyber defences](/content/longwall-launches-technical-workshop-series/index.html)

Longwall launches a series of technical workshops to enable organisations to optimise their cyber defences.

## [Longwall Security launches new instant assessment tool to help organisations increase their cyber resilience](/content/longwall-security-launches-new-instant-assessment-tool-to-help-organisations-increase-their-cyber-resilience/index.html)

Longwall Security launches new instant assessment tool to help organisations increase their cyber resilience. Oxford, UK – July 2024: Longwall Security, a leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), is proud to announce the launch of its instant assessment tool. Designed to assess against a reliable industry framework, this free resource enables organisations to evaluate current [...]