Why overly complex cybersecurity measures can undermine the business When implementing cybersecurity solutions we need to think beyond protection, we must also consider risk, productivity, cost, and trust. Many organisations equate “more security” with “better security.” In practice, introducing overly complex or misaligned security controls can reduce resilience, reduce productivity, increase hidden risk, and erode operational efficiency, without leadership visibility. Secur

Many organisations think about cyber risk in terms of technology, firewalls, phishing, ransomware, patching. Increasingly, your businesses public stance or the perceived political alignment of your leadership or staff may make you a target. How Political Positioning Becomes an Attack Surface Whether intentional or not, your business may appear to align with certain political ideologies, policies, or government initiatives. That exposure can come from: Official corporate posit

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Recent findings from a study carried out by UC San Diego Health (Jan–Oct 2023) delivered some very interesting results: phishing...

Pink Floyd wasn’t singing about cybersecurity, but their lyrics do offer us some advice. In business terms, I like to think the “meat” is...

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Introduction Multi-Factor Authentication is the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity. Businesses often implement MFA believing it provides...

Protecting the business requires more than having a selection of security tools, it’s about knowing where and how to use them. While...

Introduction As quantum computing advances from theory to reality, the implications for data security in healthcare are profound. While...

Introduction Amid the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, response time is key. The window between vulnerability discovery and...

Introduction In today’s threat landscape, organizations face a constant barrage of cyber threats targeting both internal and external...

Introduction For decades, network architects have built security using a model that I like to refer to as the square onion, layer upon...

Password requirements: 8 characters, one symbol, a haiku, and the blood of a unicorn. Okay, maybe not the last two, but passwords always...

As cyber threats continue to evolve, businesses of all sizes face increasing pressure to strengthen their security posture. The journey...

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In an era where digital transformation is reshaping how businesses operate, Operational Technology (OT) environments remain a crucial,...

I was fortunate to catch Dr Charles Weir’s presentation at NCSS2025 in April. A collaborative study by Lancaster University and the...