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

In today’s digital landscape, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved from a primarily technical focus to a strategic leadership position that is integral to business success.

According to Gartner[1], 60% of organisations who utilise operational technology or cyber-physical systems have yet to embark upon a cyber security journey to identify and mitigate their operational cyber risk.

“I’ve managed my own firewall for 20 years, so why change now?” This is a question we hear many people asking themselves.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully added the Security Operations Centre (SOC) discipline to our CREST membership, earning an additional accreditation and demonstrating our commitment to defending clients through our people, technology and processes….

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…

I have managed my firewall for 20 years, so why change it now? This is a question we hear many people ask themselves. Firstly, the relentless move to the cloud means that more and more, sometimes 100% of all your applications are online. This means that your office/factory is now dependent on access to the internet 24*7. Before the cloud, if the internet access went down, people could not email externally, but the day continued. Now, everyone has to go home to work if the in

Financial institutions rely heavily on third-party vendors and service providers for critical functions. From payment processing to IT services, these external entities play pivotal roles in their operational landscape.

Have you ever considered the profound impact of inclusion and diversity in our society? Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on inclusion and diversity in various sectors, including corporate, educational, and social settings. This trend shows…

Being a Reservist requires a special kind of person. Answering the call to serve is not a path everyone takes, but military reservists make up approximately one-fifth of our Armed Forces personnel and play an…

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. …

“Inclusion and diversity within cyber security are far from a negative picture”, says our Chief Commercial Officer, Charly Davis, during our interview, reflecting on what is still left to achieve about gender diversity and inclusivity…