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Why Compliance-Led Cyber Security Leaves You Exposed
George Bathurst George Bathurst

Why Compliance-Led Cyber Security Leaves You Exposed

Supply chain attacks rarely start with your weakest internal system. Increasingly, they start with someone you trust: a software provider, managed service partner, a distributor or a machinery supplier. 

Increasingly, those suppliers are AI-enabled…

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The myth of doing “the basics” in cyber security
George Bathurst George Bathurst

The myth of doing “the basics” in cyber security

The myth of covering the basics in cyber security.

Almost every cyber incident covered by the media is followed by the same analysis – the criminals got in using well known techniques. To protect yourself, therefore, you need to cover these basic attacks… so the myth goes.

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What is so wrong with accreditation? 
chloe sawyers chloe sawyers

What is so wrong with accreditation? 

As a senior Programme Manager, you've been used to asking specialists to advise you on whether the capability is secure and achieve milestones like accreditation. What is wrong with that?

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Business Objectives – why you should care! 
chloe sawyers chloe sawyers

Business Objectives – why you should care! 

Security Managers often try to apply as many controls as they can. This is to ensure that the capability is secure as possible, regardless of the success or failure of the capability achieving its objectives.

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Resourcing Secure By Design
George Bathurst George Bathurst

Resourcing Secure By Design

We can’t do Secure by Design; we don’t have the resources.

This is something we often hear. There is some truth to this statement. But what is the right resource? Surely, you need someone who is very technical, understands technology, networks and can fix complicated security issues – right?

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MOD gets red rating for cyber security
George Bathurst George Bathurst

MOD gets red rating for cyber security

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has the most vulnerable IT security in Whitehall, it can be revealed, with 11 "redrated" systems exposed to "critical" levels of risk.

Watch George Bathurst explain how Secure By Design is the pathway to securing this threat.

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Accountability
George Bathurst George Bathurst

Accountability

In today's interconnected world, where digital landscapes continuously evolve, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. It’s not just about firewalls and encryption; it's about fostering a culture of accountability — a cornerstone in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust.

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Shift Right or Shift Left?
George Bathurst George Bathurst

Shift Right or Shift Left?

‘There’s no need to start security yet, we’re not ready for that. When we are, we’ll just call the security team. We’ll shift everything to the right a bit.’

Imagine the security team in this project. Asked to tackle complicated technical issues, supplier risks, demanding stakeholders and often some confusion.

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