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Avoiding Privilege Creep: Designing Access Control for Real Delivery Environments

Privilege creep isn't caused by delivery teams cutting corners; it’s a governance failure that begins before delivery starts. In this collaborative deep-dive with Ntegra, we explore how to design access control for the dynamic reality of 2026 Defence and CNI environments. From automating JML workflows to implementing a tiered environment model, learn how to bridge the gap between agile velocity and the strict mandates of JSP 440, JSP 453, and NIST 800-53.

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Daniel Mulliss Daniel Mulliss

From Prototype to Production: Scaling Secure by Design MVPs in Defence

Scaling a successful MVP in Defence requires moving beyond the "test-and-learn" mindset. In this article, Defended Solutions and Ntegra outline a practical framework for embedding JSP 440/453 compliance and Secure by Design principles from the Discovery phase to ensure your pilot doesn't stall at the point of production.

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Daniel Mulliss Daniel Mulliss

The Sovereign Cloud Domino Effect: Lessons from France’s Exit from Big Tech

France's recent ban on US-based cloud tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom for government use is a pivotal moment for the UK Defence sector. As a G-Cloud 14 and NATO supplier, Defended Solutions analyses why data residency is no longer enough and how UK firms can navigate the hidden jurisdictional risks of the US CLOUD Act to ensure true digital sovereignty.

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