Ransomware attacks can ripple through supply chains, causing serious disruption and massive financial consequences for multiple businesses in one fell swoop. As such, CISOs are spending more time considering how to keep operations secure as ecosystems span across dozens, if not hundreds, of vendors, contractors, and digital dependencies. With this in mind, the UK government has released a strategic framework to help organizations secure their supply chains. Let’s explore that guidance. Step 1: Understand why supply chain security is important Your security is only as strong as the weakest...

Security and compliance—a phrase often uttered in the same breath as if they are two sides of the same coin, two members of the same team, or two great tastes that go great together. The truth is, they can be. But it takes some effort. How can security and compliance teams work together to create a winning alliance, protect data, develop according to modern practices, and still pass an audit? This blog will give you a start. A Real-World Scenario of Compliance and Security Living Two Separate Lives As much as I would like to see auditors, developers, and security analysts living in harmony...

PCI DSS compliance is often seen as a one-off task, that is, you do the audit, implement controls, and then move on. But then there comes the problem - systems aren’t static, meaning that files, scripts, and configurations change constantly, and even small untracked changes can create gaps that lead to non-compliance or security issues. This is where File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) comes in. It tracks critical files, system binaries, scripts, and configs in real time, alerting when anything changes unexpectedly. For PCI DSS, this is exactly what’s required, from preventing unauthorized changes...

According to a new Ponemon study, weak file protections now account for several cybersecurity incidents a year for many organizations. Unsafe file-sharing practices, malicious vendor files, weak access controls, and obscured file activity are largely to blame. File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) could be the solution. Are Files Safe in Transit? More Than Half Unsure You know something’s wrong when more people feel better about downloading files from unknown sources than they do about file uploads or transfers. Over 50% were unsure if files sent via email, transferred via third parties, or...

Remote work is no longer a contingency – it’s the operating norm. Yet the security posture for that work often leans on virtual desktops as a default, even when the workforce is dominated by bring‑your‑own‑device (BYOD) users and short‑term contractors. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) can centralize risk, but it can also centralize failure, expand the admin plane, and add latency that users will work around. This piece examines when VDI stops being the safest choice and what to use instead. I’ll compare concrete control patterns, such as secure local enclaves, strong identity guardrails...

Vulnerability management and patch management are often spoken of in the same breath. Yet they are not the same. Each serves a distinct purpose, and knowing the difference is more than a matter of semantics; it’s a matter of security. Confuse them, and gaps appear. Leave those gaps, and attackers will find them. To build a strong defense, you need to see how these two processes fit together. One scans the horizon for weaknesses. The other arms you with fixes. Both are vital, but neither can do the other’s job. Let’s take a closer look at what they mean, how they differ, and how they work in...

Today, almost all organizations use AI in some way. But while it creates invaluable opportunities for innovation and efficiency, it also carries serious risks. Mitigating these risks and ensuring responsible AI adoption relies on mature AI models, guided by governance frameworks. The OWASP AI Maturity Assessment Model (AIMA) is one of the most practical. In this article, we’ll explore what it is, how it compares to other frameworks, and how organizations can use it to assess their AI maturity. What is the OWASP AI Maturity Assessment Model? The OWASP AI Maturity Assessment Model is a...

UK security leaders are making their voices heard. Four in five want DeepSeek under regulation. They see a tool that promises efficiency but risks chaos. Business is already under pressure. Trade disputes drag on. Interest rates remain high. Cyber threats grow. Every move to expand operations adds risk, and risk is harder to measure when AI enters the equation. AI spreads fast. It cuts costs, fills gaps, and automates mundane tasks. But it also opens hidden doors. In the UK, AI is now part of daily work. A KPMG survey showed that while 69% of employees use it, only 42% trust it. Slightly over...

A trend that has long been on the rise is finally having its day. A recent industry report revealed that 91% of security professionals believe that ultimate accountability for cybersecurity incidents lies with the board itself, not with CISOs or security managers. If the security discussion hadn’t fully made its way into C-suite conversations before, it has now. The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC)’s new State of the Security Profession survey checks the pulse of the industry where cybersecurity regulation is concerned. It emerges with one clear, overarching sentiment: “the...

On October 14th, Windows 10 will be retired, and Microsoft will no longer push patches or updates to systems on that operating system. It is crucial for companies to make the jump to Windows 11 now—or risk being exposed to critical vulnerabilities. This is especially important for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), which often run on legacy systems. Failing to transition could mean putting components like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Aquisition) systems, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and the critical infrastructure they support at risk. What...