Posts By: Jacob Charles

Matthew Borie summarises America’s conflict with Iran and considers what the future holds Since 28 February the US and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly conducted over 20,000 strikes since the start of the war, including the capital, Tehran. The US government has previously stated its four objectives related to the conflict with Iran: destroy… Read more »

Richard Hilson argues how the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design can help architects reduce vulnerability and enhance user confidence The introduction of Martyn’s Law, for the first time ever, creates a legal duty for those responsible for publicly accessible premises to consider and prepare for the risk of terrorism. The implications of which… Read more »

Barry Scott Zellen, PhD, examines why Japan’s most Northern island is at a cultural, economic and geopolitical crossroads Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands, with their long-contested but fortuitously situated geography, remain critical to the future stability of the Arctic, putting pressure on Tokyo to shift its attention away from its South, where it has been… Read more »

Sean Tilley provides a UK board-level briefing on the true cost of cyber downtime Cyber downtime carries measurable financial consequences and those consequences are becoming clearer with each major incident. Research from 11:11 Systems shows that 78 percent of European organisations report losses of up to $500,000 per hour following a cyber-related outage, while 6… Read more »

Rafael Narezzi discusses how the drive for more efficient, transparent renewable energy systems is also creating a rapidly expanding cyberattack surface The energy sector is fast becoming one of the most visible and vulnerable targets for hackers and attackers. As energy systems become more digitalised, decentralised, and remotely operated, they are emerging as prime targets… Read more »

Nick Haan reveals if the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be enough to protect critical infrastructure With international tensions continuing to escalate, the threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure looms large. Energy networks, transport systems, and healthcare providers, among others, are increasingly under threat from state-sponsored actors seeking economic disruption or geopolitical leverage…. Read more »

Sunil Agrawal uncovers the hidden but critical security risk of unmonitored AI agents AI agents are moving rapidly from experimental tools to operational systems inside the enterprise. Unlike early generative AI applications, which primarily responded to user prompts, modern AI agents can initiate tasks, access entire corporate ecosystems and coordinate increasingly complex workflows. In many… Read more »

Rob Demain considers resilience and recovery in modern IT/OT environments Imagine a world without the modern conveniences of clean running water, reliable electricity and working traffic lights. From struggling with basic hygiene and hydration to living in dark, uncomfortable homes, life would instantly become more difficult. We rarely think about these invisible systems, and yet… Read more »