NCSC announcements, highlighted in a recent Guardian article, confirm a 9-year high in cyber attacks, with AI supercharging hackers’ capabilities adding fuel to the fire.
We discuss how firms of all sizes can benefit from the same enterprise-grade cyber security protection that giants like JLR, M&S, and Harrods are now implementing in response to their own impactful breaches. We explore how SMBs can work to ensure their cyber security posture is proactive and resilient against all threats, including those considered AI-driven.
The NCSC advocates for Cyber Resilience Planning across all sectors. This takes the planning beyond threat mitigation and focuses on a firm’s ability to withstand, recover from, and adapt to a cyber attack with minimal disruption.
For many boards, this is a critical conversation. Mondas directly supports this NCSC push by offering a comprehensive service that delivers a full, objective presentation on the current resilience posture of our customers. This is designed to give assurance to board-level and beyond that an adequate, robust, and tested plan is both in place and continually monitored.
From ransomware to data breaches, the frequency and impact of these attacks are escalating, placing immense pressure on organisations to bolster their defences.
Adding fuel to this fire is the rapidly evolving use of AI by malicious actors. Hackers are leveraging AI to automate and sharpen their operations, making their attacks more potent, precise, and harder to detect. AI-powered phishing emails can perfectly mimic human communication, intelligent malware adapts to evade traditional security systems. This allows AI-leveraged attackers to:
- Automate reconnaissance: Quickly identify vulnerabilities in vast networks.
- Craft hyper-realistic phishing: Generate convincing emails and messages at scale, tailored to specific targets.
- Develop sophisticated malware: Create self-learning viruses that adapt and evolve to bypass defences.
- Accelerate attack speed: Exploit weaknesses faster than human defenders can react.
The combination of a record-high threat level and AI-driven attack sophistication creates an unprecedented challenge for businesses. There is a widely held perception that enterprise-grade security is out of reach to SMBs either overly complex or too expensive. At Mondas, we believe that robust, proactive cyber security isn’t a luxury reserved for the corporate giants; it’s a fundamental necessity for every business operating in today’s digital world and well within the reach of SMBs.
From proactive monitoring and incident response to comprehensive vulnerability management and employee training, Mondas offers a holistic solution designed to keep your business secure against even the most sophisticated threats.
The NCSC push for cyber resilience planning can be answered by delivering a full, objective presentation on the current security posture of an organisation. This strategic briefing is designed to give critical reassurance to board-level where members are increasingly seeking assurance that incident planning, response and recovery are being managed, with a sharp focus on how this maintains business continuity.
In an era where AI is sharpening the swords of cyber criminals and national threat levels are at their peak, partnering with a trusted cyber security expert like Mondas can help protect your assets, maintain your reputation, and ensure business continuity. Contact us today to start your journey to cyber resilience planning.
Published 15/10/2025
