For over 30 years, Sapphire has helped organisations understand and manage cyber risk across IT and OT environments. Today, one theme is coming through louder than ever. The vulnerability landscape is shifting fast. There is a lot of noise right now around AI driven cyber attacks. From Anthropic’s Claude Mythos preview to wider hype around autonomous attackers, it is easy to think this is all about new threats. But the real story is something else entirely....

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,

Over 500 years ago the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’ was first used by Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus to describe how it is often easier to stop something happening in the first place than to repair the damages caused after it has happened.

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…

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Improve Trust, Resilience and Compliance Through Sapphire’s Third-Party Risk Management Organisations today increasingly rely on third-party suppliers for essential service and products.

With ransomware up 300%, one in four organisations, of all sizes, reporting a breach in the last 12 months and the average cost of a breach running into hundreds of thousands,…

Traditional security measures to deal with cybersecurity threats are no longer enough to protect a company’s sensitive data and assets. Therefore, companies need a solution that can detect and respond to potential threats in real…

In today’s digital age, where information is a valuable asset and data breaches are a constant threat, ensuring the security of systems and sensitive information is paramount. Two fundamental concepts are pivotal in safeguarding digital…

Cyber security has become a substantial concern for individuals and organisations in a world where almost everything is connected to the Internet. The threat landscape constantly evolves, with new and sophisticated attacks emerging daily. As…

Over the last three years, there has been an alarming increase in supply chain attacks, with hospitals and clinics being the primary targets. These attacks involve hackers compromising the software’s security before getting to the…

Preventing cyber attacks and security breaches is a constant battle for businesses and organisations. Therefore, security testing has become crucial for keeping any website, cloud, mobile, and web applications safe. The OWASP methodology is a…

With the technological revolution in the manufacturing industry comes the risk of cyber-attacks which can result in significant production disruptions, data loss, and even physical harm to employees. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of manufacturing cyber security, some of the threats in the industry, and the best practices for implementing cyber security. What Is the Importance of Manufacturing Cyber Security? Manufacturing cyber security protects manufacturing inf