My thoughts and experiences at Infosec EU 2024
Another year another Infosec EU. So, how did it go down? I must admit, I grumble whenever I have to attend an event at the soulless warehouse that is ExCel, located in what can only be described as...
View ArticleProtecting People, Not Just Data
As I sit here, reflecting on the recent news of the ransomware attack on pathology lab Synnovis, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease wash over me. It’s not just another headline or statistic; this...
View ArticleWhen Less is More (And $ is Everything)
I was browsing the website formerly known as Twitter and saw this post by Trung Phan and it got me comparing it to cybersecurity. Or as my friend Thom Langford would say, “that’s the sound of the...
View Article200 Episodes of the Host Unknown Podcast
What started off as a vision I had many years ago has hit a significant milestone. The Host Unknown Podcast has somehow managed to stumble its way to 200 episodes. It’s a feat that probably a...
View ArticleBlackhat and BSides to Wind Down the Year
The days are shorter, the heating is turned on more frequently, and the final big conference week of the year for me ends with Blackhat Europe and BSides London. Blackhat was held at the ExCeL and...
View ArticleUnwrapping Cybersecurity: A Festive “Die Hard” Guide
It is the holiday season. Think twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and cyber threats lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce quicker than Bruce Willis can say, “Yippee ki yay.”In the festive...
View Article5 books I enjoyed in 2024
Have you ever found yourself in a bookstore, overwhelmed by the sheer number of titles and unsure of where to start? Well, let me make it easier for you. Here are five books that I highly recommend,...
View ArticleExploring Insider Threats with Cyber Sisters
I had the honour of being invited as the first guest on a new podcast hosted by the wonderful Lisa Forte, and Sarah Armstrong Smith where we got to sit down and talk about insider threats. Well, more...
View ArticleHow to Outsource Your Humanity 101
You’re so busy climbing the corporate ladder that you can’t spare five minutes to ring mum and dad. But fear not! For a mere £24.90 a month, you can now hire a silicon-based impersonator to pretend it...
View ArticleThe Subscription Society
In the quaint town of Everyville, USA, Sarah starts her day with a familiar routine. She wakes up in her rented apartment, checks her phone (leased through her mobile plan), and streams her favourite...
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