Cyber News & Insights
One Weak Password: How Cyber Criminals Are Destroying British Businesses
BBC Panorama Exposes the Devastating Reality of Ransomware Attacks by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS, Chief Executive and Founder of Cyber Security Unity A shocking new BBC Panorama investigation reveals how one weak password brought down KNP – previously known as Knights of...
Review – BSides Cheltenham 2025: Building a Safer Digital World
BSides Cheltenham 2025 delivered on its ambitious mission statement: “Through education, collaboration, and innovation within the cyber security community, we’re focused on building a safer digital world.” As someone who has been deeply embedded in the cyber security...
Book Review: Securely Yours: An Agony Aunt’s Guide to Surviving Cyber by Amelia Hewitt & Rebecca Taylor
by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIISChief Executive and Founder, Cyber Security Unity As a lifelong learner, I always look out for new books, courses and other things to help me grow and develop in the cyber security industry. I also do many things to help support women in the...
#InfosecLunchHour Update From Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS
I've been running a monthly virtual networking meet up on Zoom for a few years now called #InfosecLunchHour, and for the next meet up on Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 12.30pm BST, we're going to do something a bit different ☺️ Rather than decide on a topic/theme for the...
Book Review: “Deceived: Why We Click, Trust, and Get Hacked” by Andy Wood
by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIISChief Executive and Founder, Cyber Security Unity I’ve just finished reading “Deceived: Why We Click, Trust, and Get Hacked” by Andy Wood, and I’m practically bouncing off the walls with excitement to share my thoughts with you all. Now, you...
Book Review: Ctrl+Alt-Chaos – How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet by Joe Tidy
by Lisa Ventura MBE FCIISChief Executive and Founder, Cyber Security Unity Author: Joe TidyPublisher: Elliott & ThompsonPublication Date: June 5, 2025Print Length: 256 pagesRating: ★★★★★ As someone who has spent over 16 years in the cyber security industry has...