February 28, 2025

February Newsletter

By Craig Pepper · 2 minute read

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From software improvements to upcoming events, here’s everything you need to know!

🎉 We're Heading to Rewired 2025!

We’re excited to announce that Periculo will be attending the Rewired at the Birmingham NEC on 18th-19th March! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with digital health and med tech innovators.

Why We Are Attending

To Connect with Industry Leaders – Rewired attracts over 4,000 attendees, including key NHS decision-makers, digital health innovators, and cyber security professionals.
To Share Our Expertise in Cyber security – As digital health companies continue to face cyber threats, we want to showcase how Periculo helps organisations stay compliant, secure, and audit-ready.
To Explore the Latest Innovations – With dedicated sessions on AI, data security, and digital transformation, we’re keen to stay at the forefront of healthcare technology advancements.
To Support Digital Health Growth – Whether you’re a start-up or an established provider, we’re here to discuss how robust security and compliance strategies can enable safe and scalable innovation.

🚀 Want to chat with us about cyber security, compliance, or partnerships? Book a slot with Cory or Craig!

We also love to keep things local too! This month we attended the Wiltshire Cyber Cluster networking events, where we stay connected with the growing cybersecurity ecosystem in the South West with thanks to The Cyber Resilience Centre.

🎥 A Visit from Geckoboard – Case Study in the Making

We were excited to welcome the Geckoboard team to our offices this month for a case study on how we use their dashboards across the business

Geckoboard provides customisable dashboards that help businesses track critical data points in real time, improving decision-making and visibility across teams.

At Periculo, we integrate Geckoboard dashboards into our daily operations to ensure our teams have instant access to key metrics across various areas, including:

📈 Sales & Marketing Analytics – Monitoring lead generation, conversion rates, and campaign performance to drive engagement.

📅 Operational KPIs – Tracking project timelines, incident response efficiency, and service delivery metrics to enhance performance.

🌍 Website Analytics – Keeping a close eye on site traffic, user engagement, and conversion rates to measure digital impact.

📢 Social Media Performance – Tracking reach, engagement, and audience growth across LinkedIn and other platforms to optimise outreach.

🚀 We’re looking forward to sharing the full case study soon—watch this space!

🏆 NHS DSPT Audit: Get Ahead Before June Deadline

If you’re working in digital health, don’t forget that the NHS DSPT (Data Security and Protection Toolkit) audit deadline is in June. Meeting these requirements is critical for ensuring that you can continue working with NHS organisations.

📅 Book a Consultation – Get guidance on how to book your auditor.
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Harpe Update: Bug Fixes & Improvements

Harpe continues to evolve as a best-in-class security and compliance tool, ensuring that digital health businesses stay ahead of regulatory requirements.

Here’s what’s new in Harpe v1.3.7:

🐛 Inviting Users Bug Resolved – No more issues when adding team members.

🎯Comments for Attack Surface Scanning Fixed – Improved accuracy and usability.

🔓Login Credential Error Message Fixed – Clearer pop-ups for incorrect logins.

🎫 Incident Tickets Now Display Their Related Title – Better clarity in the feed.

👏 Drop downs on Statement of Applicability Fixed – Improved user experience.

📚 Editing Document Info Issue Resolved – Enhanced document management.

These updates ensure Harpe remains a reliable tool for managing security, compliance, and audits efficiently.

Security Fact

💡 Did you know?

Over 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. Attackers craft emails that appear legitimate to steal credentials, install malware, or compromise systems. Even the most advanced security tools can’t replace employee awareness and strong authentication practices.

Security Tip of the Month

🛡️ MFA Is a Must!

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access. Ensure that all your critical accounts use at least two authentication factors, such as:

Something you know (password)
Something you have (authenticator app, smart card)
Something you are (fingerprint, facial recognition)

💡 Pro tip: Use app-based MFA (like Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator) instead of SMS for added security!

Jargon Buster

🔹 Attack Surface – The sum of all potential entry points an attacker can exploit in a system. This includes software vulnerabilities, open network ports, and even human error. Reducing your attack surface is a key strategy for cybersecurity!