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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

Beyond "Move Fast and Break Things": Delivering Responsible Innovation in High-Trust Sectors

In high-trust sectors, MVPs are essential for testing ideas—but traditional “move fast and break things” approaches create risk. This article explores why MVPs often fail in regulated environments and how teams can innovate safely. Early engagement with risk and governance, secure Landing Zones, and tiered sign-off allow prototypes to scale responsibly. By treating security as non-negotiable and MVPs as tactical bridges, organisations can accelerate learning while maintaining trust and operational integrity.

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