The defence sector has changed. Assurance needs to keep up.
How defence readiness is changing as cyber risk, operational resilience and supply chain assurance become critical across the wider defence ecosystem.
Insights in Category: Converged Security
How do you demonstrate the value of security when nothing happens?
Why security budgets remain reactive and how to build a stronger business case by linking security investment to resilience, commercial outcomes and business value.
What happens to security when the weather changes?Â
How changing weather patterns can create unexpected security risks, disrupt operations and expose gaps in organisational resilience.
When uncertainty becomes a threat – preparing crisis teams for misinformation
How misinformation and uncertainty can affect crisis decision-making and why organisations should test information resilience in crisis exercises.
Risks facing financial institutions
Financial institutions have invested heavily in security, but more tools, policies and reporting do not necessarily mean greater resilience. Katie Barnett and Gavin Wilson look at the risks financial institutions should be paying closest attention to in 2026, from social engineering and physical security to third-party dependencies, insider threats and AI.
That “Recruiter” probably isn’t a recruiter
A convincing LinkedIn profile and a few mutual connections can make a stranger seem legitimate. Katie Barnett looks at how fake recruiter profiles can be used to build trust, gather information and create the groundwork for more targeted attacks.
Security on a reactive budget
Security budgets often increase after something has gone wrong. Katie Barnett looks at how CISOs can move away from reactive spending by making the case for security in terms the wider business already understands, from resilience and prioritisation to deals, downtime and risk.
How to build the case for security investment before an incident happens
Why do security budgets increase after an incident? Learn how to prioritise security investment, demonstrate value and build a stronger business case.
Is cybersecurity’s primary attack surface people?
Technology alone cannot stop today’s cyber threats. While organisations continue to invest in advanced security tools, attackers increasingly target the people behind them. In this interview, Peter Connolly, CEO of Toro Solutions, explains why human behaviour has become the primary attack surface in modern security, how criminals exploit trust through social engineering and AI-powered attacks, and why building a culture of resilience is critical to protecting organisations. He also explores the convergence of cyber, physical and human security, and the leadership capabilities needed to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape.
The biggest security risks facing financial institutions in 2026
Discover the biggest security risks facing financial institutions in 2026, including AI threats, insider risk, supply chain vulnerabilities and resilience challenges.
Five Signs Your Organisation Is Ready For Red Team Testing
Discover the indicators that your organisation is ready for Red Team testing and how realistic adversary simulations can help strengthen resilience across cyber, physical and human security.
Resilience as readiness not reassurance
Senior risk, resilience and security leaders gathered at the National Liberal Club to discuss what organisational resilience looks like in practice, covering decision-making under pressure, governance, recovery planning, supply chain vulnerabilities, AI, culture and crisis preparedness.