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The CIA triad: the foundation of cybersecurityThe CIA triad: the foundation of cybersecurity
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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The CIA triad: the foundation of cybersecurity

In the world of cybersecurity, few ideas or concepts are as fundamental and enduring as the CIA triad. Standing for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, the triad has helped shaped information security for decades. It serves as a universal framework for not only technical professionals, but also for policymakers, auditors, business leaders, and executives who want to ensure that systems are secure, resilient, and compliant.

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The role of external penetration tests in cybersecurity complianceThe role of external penetration tests in cybersecurity compliance
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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The role of external penetration tests in cybersecurity compliance

Unlike vulnerability scans, which identify known weaknesses, penetration tests actively attempt to exploit vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and gaps in your defences, mimicking the tactics used by cyber criminals and other threat actors.

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Understanding the human role in complianceUnderstanding the human role in compliance
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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Understanding the human role in compliance

Businesses often won’t fail audits because they’re ignoring best practices. They fail because people make mistakes, forget things, work with incomplete information, or don’t fully understand what’s being asked of them. Compliance is full of good intentions, but easily undermined by day-to-day mistakes.

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The UK’s Strategic Defence Review and Cyber Security & Resilience Bill: A Wake Up Call for British BusinessesThe UK’s Strategic Defence Review and Cyber Security & Resilience Bill: A Wake Up Call for British Businesses
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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The UK’s Strategic Defence Review and Cyber Security & Resilience Bill: A Wake Up Call for British Businesses

In recent months, the UK Government has unveiled two significant initiatives, the Strategic Defence Review and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, signalling a definite shift in national security priorities.

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Our beginner’s guide to Cyber EssentialsOur beginner’s guide to Cyber Essentials
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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Our beginner’s guide to Cyber Essentials

You can think of Cyber Essentials as a practical checklist for improving your security. It’s not about ticking endless boxes or writing reports, it about getting five key areas of your business up to scratch so you’re protected against the most common types of attacks.

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How biometrics are reshaping cyber security in the UKHow biometrics are reshaping cyber security in the UK
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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How biometrics are reshaping cyber security in the UK

The adoption of biometric systems raises new questions about surveillance, data handling, and the consequences of failure. If a fingerprint database is breached, unlike a password, a biometric marker cannot simply be changed.

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