NATO’s recent deal with Google for an air-gapped cloud marks a major shift in how organisations think about Sovereign Cloud. This article breaks down the three-tier spectrum – Public, Hybrid and Air-Gapped – and explains what each option means for enterprises navigating regulatory, operational and geopolitical risk.

Identity offboarding is one of the simplest ways to reduce organisational risk, yet it is still one of the most common gaps we see inside large enterprises. Dormant accounts, unmanaged SaaS access and legacy credentials create pathways for attackers long after an employee has left. This guide explains why offboarding fails, the governance issues behind it, and the practical steps every organisation can take to build a secure and repeatable process.

The recent Louvre heist revealed that the museum’s surveillance system password was simply “Louvre.” It’s a stark reminder that even the most high-profile organisations can fall to basic security failures. In this article, we examine what really causes these incidents — risk blindness, process gaps, and lack of accountability — and outline the practical steps every organisation can take to strengthen governance, culture, and identity management across the cloud.

How to do a DPIA in 5 simple steps.

Migrating to the cloud offers speed, scale, and innovation, but without a compliance-first strategy, it can put your business at serious risk. This guide walks through the essential steps to maintain security and regulatory compliance before, during, and after migration, so you can move to the cloud with confidence.

The Shared Responsibility Model defines exactly where your cloud provider’s role ends and yours begins. Misunderstanding it is one of the most common and costly mistakes in cloud security.

Choosing the right cloud security partner can make or break your cloud strategy. This post explains what to look for, and why it matters.

AI and cloud technologies offer speed and scale, but they also introduce hidden compliance risks. This article explores how CIOs and CTOs in regulated sectors can identify and close the gaps in their data protection strategy before they become liabilities.

In today's digital landscape, many organisations mistakenly equate cybersecurity with data protection. This article clarifies the distinction between the two, highlighting common pitfalls such as over-reliance on cybersecurity tools and inadequate data classification. It offers actionable insights for integrating both strategies to safeguard sensitive information effectively.

Defence and healthcare organisations face growing cyber threats, with weak data security leading to national security risks and operational disruptions. This article explores key risks, real-world breaches at the NHS and MoD, and essential strategies for strengthening data protection.

Explore how UK defence and healthcare organisations can achieve cloud compliance while maintaining security and regulatory standards. Learn strategies for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring continuous compliance in highly regulated sectors.

Harnessing the Synergy of Virtualization and the Cloud for Your IT Infrastructure