Cyber News & Insights
The Human Element: Why Cyber Security Leadership in 2026 Demands More Than Technical Expertise
by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS Having recently completed a comprehensive project analysing phishing simulation data, I've observed a troubling pattern that every CISO should consider: we're still treating people as the weakest link in cyber security rather than recognising...
Beyond the Breach Statistics: The Hidden Trauma Behind Britain’s Cyber Crisis
It's 3am on a Tuesday morning. Somewhere in the UK, a security operations centre is bathed in the blue glow of multiple monitors. A cyber security professional, let's call her Sarah, has been awake for 22 hours straight. She's responding to a ransomware attack that...
#InfosecLunchHour Festive Meet up on 17 December 2025: Cyber Predictions for 2026
Insights from the Festive edition of #InfosecLunchHour which took place on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 12.30pm GMT on Zoom. By Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS As 2025 draws to a close, the #InfosecLunchHour community gathered for its final meeting of the year to look ahead...
Reducing Your Organization’s Ransomware Risks
Digital security continues to be a chief concern for many businesses. It doesn't matter what industry you're in or how big or small the organization is - there's a good chance you're facing serious risks every day, including ones you may not know about. While the...
Beyond Compliance: Why the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill isn’t Enough
by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS Yesterday’s #InfosecLunchHour December virtual meetup brought together cyber security professionals to discuss the incoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and the broader challenges facing UK organisations in an increasingly complex...
#InfosecLunchHour 5 November 2025: NCSC Annual Review Sparks Vital Discussions on UK Cyber Resilience
by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS Our November #InfosecLunchHour virtual meetup brought together a diverse group of cyber security professionals, business executives, and website designers for an engaging discussion about the state of cyber security in the UK. Under Chatham...