At Sapphire, we have over 30 years of experience helping organisations protect critical systems and respond when it matters most. When OT is disrupted, the impact is immediate. It goes beyond data to safety, uptime, and operations. Many organisations rely on IT-led response, but OT environments need a different approach...

Geopolitical Context On 28th February 2026, the United States and Israel initiated Operation Epic Fury (US) / Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), a military campaign against Iranian military infrastructure and their missile capability, which saw Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed. This attack was launched in response to growing concerns about Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities. The resulting operation rapidly broadened regional and international risk dynamics,

We’re delighted to have been recognised as the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) of the Year (Europe) at Exabeam’s Global Partner Awards. This honour highlights the strength of our partnership with Exabeam...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and retail.

I was conducting some lightweight research recently, reviewing past news articles about cyber attacks: the attack on the NHS this summer is still fresh in our memory, the TFL attack, the one on the British Library, not to mention the high-profile international attacks of recent years. Then there are the ones that tend only to be in our local news: an attack on a poultry farm, on a vet practice, and so on...

Introduction For many organisations, compliance is a cornerstone that ensures companies operate within the legal frameworks and ethical boundaries set by regulatory bodies. As we move through the period 2024-2025, the landscape of compliance is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by technological advancements, evolving regulations, and global events. This blog explores how compliance is changing in the UK and worldwide, what we have observed this year, what we

Bug bounty programs have gained popularity in recent years, spurred on particularly strongly by the pandemic What Is a Bug Bounty? A bug bounty is a program implemented by companies to engage security researchers and ethical hackers in identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities. In exchange for their services, these programs offer prizes, ranging from public…

Why I Pursued Work Experience in Cyber I’ve always had an interest in computer science as a whole, and this extended into cyber security.

In today’s digital age cybersecurity has never been more of a critical component to any organisation’s strategy.

As the complexity of incident response continues to grow, security professionals face challenges that impede efficiency and contribute to burnout.

The UK public sector is seemingly under constant attack from cyber criminals. With small teams, challenges around resources, often a lack of out-of-hours work, and a policy of not paying ransoms, incident response for the…

In the world of cyber security, we talk a lot about “risk” – how to measure and reduce it. It’s often difficult for many organisations to quantify – how can you truly know the impact…

Last night, Team Sapphire attended the SC Awards. Our CEO Ian Thomas, CTO Gareth Pritchard, and Director of Public Sector Andy Bates were valiantly there to support me following my nomination for the category ‘Woman…

Transforming Third-Party Risk Management with Threat Intelligence Traditionally the primary mechanism for managing down cyber supply chain risk has been through preventative measures. Due diligence review of a new vendor or supplier requires the completion…

Sapphire appoints Nadine Errington as its new CFO, continuing the trend of home-grown C-level hires within Its Board. Newcastle, UK—[21st May 2024]—Sapphire, the UK-based pure-play cyber security solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Nadine Errington as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With Nadine’s extensive financial expertise and strategic acumen in a range of industries, her appointment completes Sapphire’s revamped leadership team. Nadine is the la

Supply chains are large, complex networks of interconnected systems, processes, and people that facilitate the flow of goods, services, and information from their source to end-user destinations. Across supply chains, various processes such as sourcing, production, logistics, warehousing, and delivery are seamlessly orchestrated to meet consumer demands efficiently. As our supply chains become more complex, such as with geopolitical impacts, customs changes, and the integrati

Technology and cyber security have become intertwined with society and how people conduct their day-to-day lives. Whether this is at a macro level of geopolitical instability and the continued digitisation of the global economy or…

Main Highlights: As the digital landscape evolves, so does the domain of cyber security, now standing on the brink of a transformative era powered by generative AI. In A research recently conducted by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy…

In today’s dynamic corporate landscape, where technological advancements and digital transformations are ubiquitous, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become integral strategies for business expansion. However, amidst the excitement of such ventures, it’s crucial not to…

In April 2024, the UK Government released the latest cyber security breach survey results. This exercise has been ongoing since 2013 and provides a valuable view of the threat landscape over the last 12 months. …