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DORA

DORA Compliance: What Financial Companies Must Do Now

10 March 2026

The Digital Operational Resilience Act does not only affect large banks. We show what DORA requires from mid-sized financial companies and where the typical implementation gaps lie.

Zero Trust

Zero Trust Explained: Adoption Guide for Businesses

1 March 2026

Zero Trust is not a product you can purchase — it is an architectural principle. This article explains the concept clearly and shows how to get started pragmatically.

Cyber Resilience

Cyber Resilience: Why Prevention Alone Is Not Enough

24 February 2026

The question is not whether a security incident will occur, but when. This article explains why businesses need to strategically address detection, response, and recovery alongside prevention.

Identity Security

Stolen Credentials: Why Identity Security Is Critical

10 February 2026

Attackers are increasingly targeting stolen identities rather than technical vulnerabilities. We explain why traditional safeguards are no longer sufficient and which countermeasures work.

NIS2

NIS2: What mid-sized businesses need to do right now

1 February 2026

The NIS2 directive significantly expands cybersecurity obligations. We explain who it affects, what it requires in practice, and how to approach compliance pragmatically.

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AI

AI in Cybersecurity: Benefits, Risks, and Strategy

27 January 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity on both sides. We assess which threats AI creates, where it aids defence, and what businesses should adjust now.

Entra ID

Securing Microsoft Entra ID for Mid-Sized Businesses

15 January 2026

Entra ID is the backbone of modern Microsoft environments — and a prime attack target. This article covers the practical steps that protect your organisation.

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Cloud Security

Azure Cloud Misconfigurations: How to Avoid Them

12 January 2026

Misconfigurations in Azure environments are among the most frequent causes of security incidents. We show the typical weaknesses and how to systematically address them.

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Cyber Insurance

Cyber Insurance 2026: What Insurers Now Require

15 December 2025

Cyber insurers are setting significantly higher requirements in 2026. We explain which technical evidence is demanded and how to fulfil these requirements pragmatically.

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SOC

SOC for mid-sized companies: Buy, build, or hybrid?

15 September 2025

A Security Operations Center has become essential for many organisations. But building one is expensive and complex. This article compares the three common models.

Ransomware

Ransomware preparedness: Why backups alone are not enough

9 June 2025

Many organisations rely primarily on backups for ransomware defence. This article shows why effective protection needs to go considerably further.

SIEM

SIEM vs XDR: Which approach fits your organisation?

24 March 2025

SIEM and XDR are often presented as competing solutions. In reality, the right choice depends on your security organisation's size, maturity, and objectives.

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Penetration Testing

Preparing for a Pentest: What You Should Know

18 November 2024

A penetration test delivers the most value when it is well prepared. This article explains what organisations should consider before, during, and after a pentest.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Security: Managing Third-Party Risks

23 September 2024

Dependence on third-party software and services creates attack surfaces that many organisations underestimate. This article shows how to assess and reduce supply chain risks in a structured way.

Incident Response

Incident response plans: What most companies get wrong

15 July 2024

Many companies have an incident response plan on paper. This article examines the common mistakes that make these plans ineffective when a real incident occurs.