by Matthew Riches | 31 Aug 2026 | Articles, Matthew Riches
Microsoft has announced a change to the way some users authenticate to Microsoft 365. From 1 September 2026, they will begin making passkeys the default authentication experience for users currently enabled for SMS or voice authentication. Then, from 1 February 2027,...
by Cathy Kirby | 19 Aug 2026 | Articles, Cathy Kirby
The SRA’s AI warning: responsibility cannot be delegated to the technology The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a new warning notice (published on 17 August 2026) on the misuse of artificial intelligence in legal services. It focuses on two risks: inaccurate...
by David Baskerville | 12 Aug 2026 | Advisory, Articles, David Baskerville, Our Insights, Review
We are delighted to announce that Baskerville Drummond has once again been recognised in the Chambers NewLaw 2026 Guide, retaining our Band 1 ranking for LawTech Consulting. David Baskerville has also received individual recognition for the first time, achieving a...
by David Baskerville | 2 Jun 2026 | Articles, David Baskerville, Keep it Real
Most organisations say they have backups. Few can say, confidently, that they’ll work when the worst happens and they are needed. Backups are treated as a background safety net but in ransomware attacks, system failure or data loss they’re not a nice-to-have; they’re...
by David Baskerville | 26 May 2026 | Articles, David Baskerville, Keep it Real
Most organisations assume access is under control: logins exist, permissions are assigned and systems sit behind authentication. On paper it looks tidy but in reality access piles up over time, with little visibility and less removal. “Access creep” is one of the most...
by David Baskerville | 19 May 2026 | Articles, David Baskerville, Keep it Real
We tend to picture cyber breaches as sophisticated attacks beating sophisticated defences. In reality many breaches exploit something simpler such as a known vulnerability with a fix that was never applied. Patching is one of the most basic and effective security...
