Contact Us:
Derek Blois is an outstanding artist, I have a Lancaster on my office wall.
Derek Blois is an outstanding artist, I have a Lancaster on my office wall. I still think that this is a hi-definition photo. View Original Post
Andy Watkin-Child
Skunk works on Steroids: This is one to watch if you are in cyber, procurement and manufacturing.
Skunk works on Steroids: This is one to watch if you are in cyber, procurement and manufacturing. As the US DoD has taken a new approach to the design, development and testing of its defence systems. In this case, it…
The National Institute for Science and technology (NIST) released Revision 5 of its NIST 800 – 53 standard this week.
The National Institute for Science and technology (NIST) released Revision 5 of its NIST 800 – 53 standard this week. A tomb of a document at 483 pages, but one often seen as a foundation for security practices and controls.…
I have made several comments on the SEC whistleblower programme over the past months.
I have made several comments on the SEC whistleblower programme over the past months. The SEC has moved further to strength the programme, one which it sees as an important tool in the governance and oversight of its covered entities.…
Thanks for sharing this Kris Carter, it is interesting that the review request for the 17.09 release was an emergency one.
Thanks for sharing this Kris Carter, it is interesting that the review request for the 17.09 release was an emergency one. Maybe adding a little speed to its release? With clarity around its release, putting pressure on the DoD supply…
For those of us in the security profession there is plenty of cross over between cyber security control frameworks, be that ISO or NIST and other
For those of us in the security profession there is plenty of cross over between cyber security control frameworks, be that ISO or NIST and other regulatory requirements. SoX has from its inception focused on Access to Programmes and Data…
Expect a harsh regulatory response, big fines and maybe worst for senior management.
Expect a harsh regulatory response, big fines and maybe worst for senior management. Western nations have relied on the sanctions regime to affect change. Leaked documents involving about $2tn revealed transactions which show that some of the world’s biggest banks…
I’ve seen an increase in the number of Whistle-blower statements from the SEC recently.
I’ve seen an increase in the number of Whistle-blower statements from the SEC recently. Is it a sign of the times and the current economic stress everyone is under, a failure to comply with financial regulation or an increase in…
The start of the new year for Universities could be bumpy if the NCSCs released warning comes true.
The start of the new year for Universities could be bumpy if the NCSCs released warning comes true. The NCSC issued an alert warning education institutions to expect a rise in attacks. Newcastle and Northumbria were targeted this month and…
A great perspective on the changes being adopted in the US for supply chain risk and security.
A great perspective on the changes being adopted in the US for supply chain risk and security. The balancing act which companies and government must content with if they are to apply appropriate cyber security controls. Whilst managing the costs…