Security update: Your website is being protected

On 21 October, critical security vulnerabilities affecting PHP, the technology behind WordPress and many other websites, required urgent action across the hosting industry.

Castlegate IT worked closely with our hosting providers to prepare for the necessary security updates. Importantly, our hosting partners and Cloudflare implemented additional firewall protections before the security patches were released, helping to protect websites against attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities.

The necessary patches have now been applied across our main managed hosting environments. A small number of legacy environments remain protected by additional firewall measures while their updates are completed.

No action is required from our clients. We continue to monitor the situation and manage the necessary security measures on their behalf.

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BioVale

BioVale is non-profit organisation working to establish Yorkshire and the Humber as a world-leading centre for bioeconomy innovation. This work involves facilitating networking and partnerships among the region’s bio-based researchers, innovators and supply chains.

The brief

BioVale needed a website that would take their offering to the next level. As well as hosting resources and information for visitors, the site would also feature a members’ directory where private companies, academic institutions and local government would be able to connect. As an organisation working to promote the region internationally, a fresh and modern design was essential.

The website

The site we built provides a fully-featured platform for users and organizations to engage with BioVale and each other. The members’ directory enables users to keep up to date with events, find funding opportunities, and network with other users and member organisations. Features such as social media integration, newsletter sign-up and a blog enable BioVale to stay connected with users.

The result

BioVale’s new website is a key part of their mission to improve the bioeconomy in Yorkshire and the Humber by providing multiple ways for researchers, academics and industry professionals to interact. A vibrant and modern site design promotes BioVale as a trustworthy international organisation, while a carefully considered user journey with clear signposting ensures that users are able to easily navigate the site to find the resources they need.

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