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.