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Nottingham's IT incident: a stark reminder - are you truly prepared?

Cyber Security • March 20, 2025 • Written by: Gareth Jones • Read time: 2 mins

The recent IT disruption faced by Nottingham City Council serves as a stark and timely reminder of the critical importance of robust cyber security. In an era where digital services underpin essential public functions, the potential for significant disruption is ever-present.

As we look ahead to the NCSC CYBERUK 2025 themes, which emphasise proactive defence, incident response, and building a resilient digital future, organisations must take decisive action. This is where Methods can be your trusted partner.

We specialise in delivering bespoke tabletop exercises designed to simulate real-world cyber threats, enabling your organisation to:

Proactively identify vulnerabilities: Uncover weaknesses in your incident response plans and technical defences before they are exploited, aligning with the NCSC's focus on proactive defence.

Enhance incident response capabilities: Practice critical decision-making under pressure, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between teams, reflecting the NCSC's emphasis on effective incident response.

Align with industry best practices: Our exercises are meticulously crafted to align with industry-leading frameworks, including:

  • ISO 27001: We help you assess and strengthen your Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring compliance with this international standard.
  • NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF): We leverage the NIST CSF's 'Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover' functions and NIST SP 800-53 controls to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your cyber security posture.


Build a culture of resilience: Foster a proactive security mindset across your organisation, empowering your team to "defend as a team," as advocated by the NCSC.

Improve risk management: We help your organisation to improve its risk management posture in line with both ISO 27001 and NIST guidance.

The Nottingham incident highlights the potential impact of cyber incidents on critical services. Don't wait for a real-world crisis to test your organisation's resilience.

Let us guide you in strengthening your cyber defences and demonstrate your commitment to information security. Contact us today to learn how our tailored tabletop exercises can help you achieve alignment with NCSC best practices, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF, and build a truly resilient organisation.