Somerford Associates is a leading technology solutions reseller. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, organisations seek partners who can provide more than just products and services — they want a trusted ally who adds genuine value to their operations. We are that ally. In 2023, we held a podcast featuring key…

What is Lacework? Lacework is essentially a comprehensive solution for the provision of robust cloud security, providing extensive visibility and control across diverse cloud environments. The platform harnesses sophisticated machine learning models, particularly behavioural analysis methods, to safeguard both your cloud infrastructure and data. …

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, the security game is changing. It’s not just about traditional threats anymore; the cloud introduces its own set of challenges. Security in the Multi-Cloud Era In the B2B realm, where companies are operating across various cloud environments simultaneously, traditional security solutions often fall…

The concept of Multi-Cloud Security can be complex, requiring us to first define the very essence of “cloud.” Over the years, the meaning of ‘moving to the cloud’ has evolved from simply migrating physical infrastructure to encompass a multitude of cloud services. The Changing Landscape: Security: In the late ’90s…

Author: Becca Lambert Release Date: 20/09/2023 Splunk Enterprise is undoubtedly an invaluable tool when it comes to understanding the masses of data generated everyday by every device and every endpoint within a network, but in order for Splunk to work its magic we need to be able to collect and…

Author: Grace Dolby Release Date: 05/09/2023 In recent years, there has been a convergence of Security and Data Governance within organisations. This has been led by changing expectations of businesses, data obligations are growing and we are using more infrastructure platforms than ever before, meaning data rarely stays in one…

Author: Jake Hammacott Release Date: 13/06/2023 Secure Web Gateways (SWGs) are often used to control and manage access to or from websites within organisations to protect the user from malicious content. Granular policies are set and enforced to act as a security gateway, stopping threats from accessing web based applications. …

Author: Charlotte Fletcher Release Date: 25/08/2023 All the best things in life are free: a spritz of perfume or aftershave in duty free, those delicious tasters at a food festival and a Varonis Data Risk Assessment. With a staggering increase in cyber crime recently, it’s important to be aware of…

Author: Riley Martin Release Date: 11/08/2023 Data is everywhere in everything we do. From the ones and zeros that interpreted the keyboard presses writing this blog, to the bank transfers wiring millions of pounds across the world every day. In a data centric world, it is important that we have…