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UBDS Digital expertise: What does it really take to recover from a cyber attack in 24 hours?When a cyber attack hits, the pressure to restore operations is immediate. But rapid recovery is about far more than getting systems back online — it requires preparation, clear decision-making and confidence that recovery can be achieved securely.In ITPro’s 24 Hours to Recover from a Cyber Attack, industry experts examine whether the expectation of restoring core operations within a day is realistic, and what organisations need to have in place to make that possible.Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Digital, contributes her expert perspective, drawing on UBDS Digital’s deep experience in information security, cyber resilience and incident preparedness.Tracey emphasises that meeting a 24-hour recovery target depends on genuine organisational rigour. That means having well-documented and regularly rehearsed incident response plans, clearly defined responsibilities, pre-approved communications and recovery infrastructure that has been thoroughly tested before an incident occurs.Her comments underline a critical point: cyber resilience cannot be built in the middle of a crisis. Organisations that invest in preparation, testing and clear governance are far better positioned to respond decisively, minimise disruption and recover with confidence.Read the full ITPro article to explore Tracey’s insights and learn how organisations can strengthen their cyber resilience, improve incident readiness and build a more robust approach to recovery.

Utilities are navigating an increasingly complex cybersecurity and regulatory landscape, where legacy systems, siloed teams and fragmented approaches to risk can make compliance difficult to manage effectively. In The Utilities Compliance Challenge, ISMS.online examines why technology alone is not enough — and why a more integrated approach to security, risk and compliance is becoming essential.Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Digital, contributes her expert perspective, drawing on UBDS Digital’s extensive experience in information security, governance and regulatory compliance.Tracey highlights how organisational silos can create duplicated effort, inconsistent responses to new regulations and compliance programmes that fail to address risk in a joined-up way. She also warns against viewing AI as a quick fix for fragmented environments, emphasising that its value depends on strong data foundations, clear accountability and effective collaboration across the organisation.Her recommendations centre on creating a more cohesive operating model through greater standardisation, clearly defined responsibilities, robust process mapping and visible leadership support. Frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 can also provide a strong foundation for managing security, compliance and emerging technology risks with greater consistency.Read the full article to explore Tracey’s insights and discover how utilities can move beyond fragmented compliance towards a more coordinated, resilient and effective approach to cybersecurity and risk management.

Steve Prescott-Jones, Director of Managed Services at UBDS Digital, features in the latest MSP Channel article, MSP Pulse-Check: Has MSP 3.0 Arrived? where he shares his expert perspective on the next phase of managed services.As organisations increasingly adopt AI, automation, and outcome-driven IT strategies, Steve discusses how managed service providers must evolve to meet changing customer expectations. Drawing on UBDS Digital's expertise in delivering innovative managed services, he highlights the growing importance of strategic partnerships, proactive service delivery, and business-focused outcomes in defining the MSP 3.0 era.The article brings together insights from industry leaders on the trends shaping the future of managed services and what organisations should be considering as the market continues to evolve.

Cyber Resilience Pledge: UK SME resilience under the spotlightAs cyber threats continue to evolve and regulatory expectations grow, building resilience has become a strategic priority for organisations of every size. In this insightful SC Media feature, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director in Information Security at UBDS Digital, shares her expert perspective on the UK Government's new Cyber Resilience Pledge and what it means for SMEs navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape.Drawing on UBDS Digital's deep expertise in cybersecurity and digital resilience, Tracey explains why achieving Cyber Essentials should be viewed as the starting point—not the destination—of an organisation's security journey. She explores the importance of embedding cyber resilience into business strategy, strengthening supply chain security, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to help organisations stay ahead of emerging risks.Read the full article to discover Tracey's expert insights into building lasting cyber resilience and learn how organisations can take practical steps to strengthen their security posture and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Trust in code: the new frontline of defence supply chain securityAs software increasingly underpins critical defence capabilities, trust in the code that powers these systems has become a strategic imperative. In this insightful article, **Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director in Information Security at UBDS Digital**, explores why software assurance is no longer just a technical consideration but a cornerstone of national security and supply chain resilience.Drawing on UBDS Digital's extensive expertise in cybersecurity, digital transformation and secure-by-design principles, Tracey examines the evolving threat landscape and explains why organisations must take a proactive approach to securing software throughout the supply chain. She also shares practical insights into the measures that can help build greater confidence in the integrity, resilience and security of mission-critical systems.Read the full article to discover Tracey's expert perspective and learn how organisations can strengthen software assurance, enhance supply chain resilience, and stay ahead of emerging security challenges.

As ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations continue to rise in both frequency and sophistication, effective data governance has become fundamental to protecting sensitive patient information, maintaining operational resilience and supporting regulatory compliance. This latest article from ISMS.online explores why organisations must take a proactive approach to data governance to strengthen their cyber security posture and minimise the impact of evolving threats.We're delighted to see Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director – Information Security at UBDS Digital, featured amongst the industry experts. Drawing on her extensive experience in cyber security and information security, Tracey shares why healthcare remains a prime target for cyber criminals and explains how strong data governance can significantly reduce the impact of ransomware attacks, improve recovery capabilities and help safeguard critical healthcare services.Read the full article to explore Tracey's expert insights, alongside practical advice from leading cyber security professionals on building greater resilience against ransomware.

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern or a matter of following best practice – it's increasingly becoming a legal and governance obligation.In this thought-provoking article, **Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Group**, explores how evolving regulations such as NIS2, DORA and the UK's growing governance expectations are reshaping board accountability, incident reporting and supply chain security. She explains why organisations must move beyond treating compliance as a tick-box exercise and instead adopt a proactive, evidence-led approach to cyber resilience.As one of the cybersecurity experts at **UBDS Digital**, Tracey offers valuable insight into the changing regulatory landscape and the practical steps organisations can take to strengthen their security posture while meeting new legal obligations.Read the full article to discover why cybersecurity is no longer just best practice – it's becoming a business and legal imperative.

In her latest techUK article, “Three skills every team needs to scale agentic AI,” Silvia Lehnis, Chief AI Officer at UBDS Digital, explores what organisations must get right to move from AI experimentation to scaled, meaningful adoption.Drawing on UBDS Digital’s deep expertise in helping organisations adopt AI in complex environments, Silvia outlines three essential skills every team needs: identifying the right problem to solve, managing organisational knowledge effectively, and learning how to manage AI agents. Her article makes clear that scaling agentic AI is not simply a technology challenge. It requires the right blend of strategic thinking, governance, operational readiness and human capability.Read the full article by Silvia Lehnis, Chief AI Officer at UBDS Digital, on techUK to discover how teams can build the foundations for responsible, scalable agentic AI.