How to Evaluate Third-Party Cyber Risk: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction Organisations are increasingly dependent on third-party suppliers, cloud providers, and service partners to operate efficiently. However, these relationships introduce [...]
Ransomware in Education: Lessons from Recent Cyber Attacks
Introduction Ransomware attacks on schools and educational institutions have surged in recent years, with cybercriminals increasingly targeting schools, colleges, and [...]
Scaling Securely: Cyber Challenges for Fast-Growing Tech Firms
Introduction Fast-growing tech firms face unique cybersecurity challenges as they scale. Startups and SMEs focused on rapid expansion often prioritise [...]
Cyber Insurance in 2025: How Risk Quantification is Changing Everything
Introduction The cyber insurance market is evolving rapidly. As cyber threats become more complex, insurers are under increasing pressure to [...]
The Top Cyber Threats Facing Wholesale in 2025
In 2025, wholesalers face a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape that demands proactive measures to safeguard their operations. The following [...]
Supply Chain Security in Defence: Lessons from Recent Breaches
Introduction The defence sector operates in an increasingly complex threat landscape, where supply chain security is critical to national security, [...]
The Hidden Cyber Risks in Your Supply Chain
Introduction The cybersecurity risks within supply chains are often overlooked, yet they represent one of the biggest threats to businesses [...]
How Schools Can Secure Their Digital Learning Platforms
Introduction The adoption of digital learning platforms has transformed education, making learning more interactive, accessible, and flexible. However, as schools [...]
Cyber Risk for Startups: What Founders Need to Know
Introduction For startups, cybersecurity is often an afterthought—until something goes wrong. In the race to scale, security is frequently deprioritised [...]
Understanding MOD Cybersecurity Standards: What You Need to Know
Introduction The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has stringent cybersecurity standards to protect classified information, defence contracts, and national security. Whether [...]
The Top Cyber Threats Facing Schools in 2025
Introduction Schools have become prime targets for cybercriminals, with education ranking among the most attacked sectors globally. From ransomware to [...]
Enhancing Vendor Risk Monitoring: Cyber Tzar’s Practical Approach
In an interconnected world, organisations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to support operations, deliver services, and drive innovation. However, this [...]
Vendor Risk Assessments: A Measured Approach to Managing Supply Chain Risks
As supply chains become more interconnected, organisations face mounting risks from third-party vendors. IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach [...]
Bridging the Cyber Insurance Gap: Challenges & Solutions
Introduction: The Cyber Insurance Dilemma Cyber insurance was once seen as a safety net for businesses, offering financial protection against [...]
Phishing Attacks in Schools: How Cybercriminals Target Staff & Students
Introduction: Schools Are a Prime Target for Phishing Attacks Cybercriminals love targeting schools. Why? Because schools manage sensitive student data, [...]
Overview of the NCSC Guidance on Risk ManagementÂ
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance on Risk Management provides a structured and practical framework for understanding, assessing, and [...]
How Cyber Essentials Changes Cyber Insurance for the SME Community
How the “Free” Cyber Insurance with Cyber Essentials Changes the Game for SMEs For SMEs and SMBs, getting cyber insurance [...]
VCs & Cyber Due Diligence: What Investors Now Expect from Startups
Introduction: Cybersecurity is Now a Funding Requirement Venture capital (VC) firms are no longer just evaluating revenue potential, product-market fit, [...]
Why Traditional Vendor Risk Management Fails: Moving Beyond Checklists
Introduction: The Vendor Risk Blind Spot Vendor risk management (VRM) has become a critical concern for enterprises, but many organisations [...]
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: A Necessary Priority for 2025
In his article "Supply Chain Risk Mitigation Must Be a Priority in 2025" (19 December 2024, Dark Reading), Chief of [...]
