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Jay Hopkins
Managing Director, Fig Group

Jay Hopkins is the Managing Director of Fig Group and an IASME-licensed Cyber Essentials assessor. He was previously Head of Technology for a global regulated firm. He works with UK organisations across regulated sectors on baseline compliance, supply-chain assurance, and AI-augmented security tooling.
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Articles by Jay Hopkins
180 articles across Cyber Essentials certification, IASME Cyber Assurance, UK compliance, MSP governance, and cyber resilience. Browse the latest articles or find a specific topic.
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Compliance (10)
- Best Cyber Essentials Bodies 2026 - Our Latest Review - September 202611 Sept 202612 min read
- Cyber Essentials with Outsourced IT: Who Does What?3 Sept 20268 min read
- Do I Need DCC for MOD Contracts? MOD Asks Suppliers for DCC Level 0 by End of 202612 May 20269 min read
- DEFSTAN 05-138 - What does it mean for suppliers?12 May 202613 min read
- How to Get Defence Cyber Certification (DCC): Step-by-Step Guide for UK MOD Suppliers1 May 202612 min read
- DCC Level 0 vs Level 1: Which Defence Cyber Certification Do You Need?1 May 202610 min read
- DCC vs Cyber Essentials: What UK MOD Suppliers Must Know1 May 20269 min read
- DCC Scoping Mistakes That Fail Certification (and How to Avoid Them)1 May 202611 min read
- How Long Does Defence Cyber Certification Take? Realistic Timelines for L0 and L11 May 20269 min read
- Best UK Cyber Essentials Body for Compliance Automation: Cheapest and Fastest Among IASME-Licensed Bodies That Offer Both29 Apr 202612 min read
MSPs (3)
Frameworks (2)
Company (2)
Industry (2)
MSP Growth (1)
Guides (3)
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