5 books I enjoyed in 2024

Have you ever found yourself in a bookstore, overwhelmed by the sheer number of titles and unsure of where to start? Well, let me make it easier for you. Here are five books that I highly recommend, as I found them to be absolutely brilliant. 1. FAIK by Perry Carpenter If you're intrigued by the … Continue reading 5 books I enjoyed in 2024 →

Unwrapping Cybersecurity: A Festive “Die Hard” Guide

It is the holiday season. Think twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and cyber threats lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce quicker than Bruce Willis can say, “Yippee ki yay.”In the festive spirit of “Die Hard," let’s see how we can make our holidays less like Nakatomi Plaza and a bit more secure. Jingle … Continue reading Unwrapping Cybersecurity: A Festive “Die Hard” Guide →

Blackhat and BSides to Wind Down the Year

The days are shorter, the heating is turned on more frequently, and the final big conference week of the year for me ends with Blackhat Europe and BSides London. Blackhat was held at the ExCeL and featured all the usual suspects. I had the chance to present at Blackhat and also caught up with Quentyn … Continue reading Blackhat and BSides to Wind Down the Year →

200 Episodes of the Host Unknown Podcast

What started off as a vision I had many years ago has hit a significant milestone. The Host Unknown Podcast has somehow managed to stumble its way to 200 episodes. It's a feat that probably a testament to the sheer stubbornness of my co-hosts Thom Langford and Andrew Agnês - and a bit of external … Continue reading 200 Episodes of the Host Unknown Podcast →

When Less is More (And $ is Everything)

I was browsing the website formerly known as Twitter and saw this post by Trung Phan and it got me comparing it to cybersecurity. Or as my friend Thom Langford would say, "that's the sound of the analogy snapping as you stretched it way beyond its limits." But setting aside Thom's uncalled for comments (and … Continue reading When Less is More (And $ is Everything) →

Protecting People, Not Just Data

As I sit here, reflecting on the recent news of the ransomware attack on pathology lab Synnovis, I can't help but feel a sense of unease wash over me. It's not just another headline or statistic; this time, it's a bit more personal. My neighbour, Oliver Dowson, is one of the many individuals directly affected … Continue reading Protecting People, Not Just Data →

My thoughts and experiences at Infosec EU 2024

Another year another Infosec EU. So, how did it go down? I must admit, I grumble whenever I have to attend an event at the soulless warehouse that is ExCel, located in what can only be described as the appendix of London. However, it is a nice ride on the motorbike to get there, and … Continue reading My thoughts and experiences at Infosec EU 2024 →

Shared responsibility

I was taking a walk the other day and saw this pathway which is shared by two houses. The house on the right got their pressure washer and cleaned their half of the path. Part of me secretly admires the pettiness of this move. But the truth is that it is one path and just … Continue reading Shared responsibility →

The Great Google Experiment: Googlers Trapped in an Internet-Free Wonderland

The Internet is a treacherous playground, and wouldn't you know it, Google, the wise old seer of the digital realm, is suggesting that its employees disconnect from the very beast they helped create. Yes, you heard that right, my friends. CNBC's Jennifer Elias lays it bare for us: Google is embarking on a pilot program … Continue reading The Great Google Experiment: Googlers Trapped in an Internet-Free Wonderland →

Wind turbines and lightning very very frightening – and cyber security

I saw a video on the BBC about a wind Turbine catching fire after a lightning strike. The video looked kind of cool as the flaming blades were spinning creating rings of smoke. With a bit of digging, it transpired that lightning strikes on wind turbines are very common and is only set to get … Continue reading Wind turbines and lightning very very frightening – and cyber security →