Ryan Norfolk

When choosing a hosting provider in the UK, flashy marketing claims aren’t enough. To truly know your servers and data are secure, you need proof—proof that comes in the form of independent security certifications. Server security certifications demonstrate that a provider follows best practices, complies with legal frameworks, and has been independently audited. For UK…

Running a home server can be a rewarding project. Whether you’re hosting a website, a private Minecraft world, a Plex media library, or experimenting with cloud and development tools, a home server gives you control and flexibility. But with that control comes responsibility, especially around security. If your home server isn’t secure, it could expose…

When most people think about server security, their minds jump to firewalls, antivirus software, or encryption. But the truth is that physical security is just as important as digital defences. After all, servers are still physical machines—and if unauthorised individuals gain access to them, no amount of encryption will keep your data safe. UK data…

When it comes to server security, technology alone isn’t enough. Regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its post-Brexit twin, the UK GDPR, define how data must be handled, stored, and secured. For UK businesses, compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about building trust with customers and ensuring resilience in a world where…

Downtime is the enemy of every business. When your website or online service goes offline, you lose money, customers, and trust. One of the biggest culprits of downtime in recent years is the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack—and UK data centres are on the frontline in defending against them. This article breaks down how…