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Dr Mary Aiken, University of East London: The Intersection of technology and human behaviour in cybersecurity

Dr. Mary Aiken stands at the forefront of cyberpsychology, exploring the intricate relationship between technology and human behaviour. As a professor and chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University in Washington D.C., and a Professor of Forensic Cyberpsychology at the University of East London, she has dedicated her career to understanding the […]

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Greg van der Gaast, former hacker: Cybersecurity leadership and evolving threats

Greg van der Gaast is a pioneering cybersecurity speaker and thought leader known for his unconventional journey from infamous hacker to global security executive. With decades of experience spanning technical operations, leadership, and strategy, Greg challenges outdated security norms and advocates for business-aligned, human-centric approaches to cyber defence. We spoke with Greg to explore the […]

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Brian Wagner, Defence.com: Cybersecurity in a perimeterless world

Brian Wagner is at the forefront of shaping how businesses defend against modern cyber threats. A renowned cybersecurity speaker and industry leader, he has served as head of compliance for AWS Financial Services and now leads as CTO at cybersecurity firm Defence.com. Throughout his career, including key roles at Cisco, AWS and Bulletproof, Brian has […]

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5 ways cloud computing is transforming healthcare

In the fast-evolving world of healthcare, technology is playing a pivotal role in improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enhancing overall efficiency. Cloud computing, in particular, is emerging as a game-changer in the healthcare sector. By providing scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions, cloud computing is transforming how healthcare providers manage data, collaborate, and deliver services. […]

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Rob Vann, Cyberfort: Why AI-powered threats are forcing a rethink of cloud security strategies

Rob Vann, chief solutions officer at Cyberfort, explains how AI is fundamentally changing the threat landscape for cloud environments. How is AI fundamentally changing the threat landscape for cloud environments? This is an interesting question as, of course, AI is a tool that is useful to both good and bad actors. For now, let’s assume […]

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Oracle Cloud denies breach as hacker offers 6 million records for sale

A reported cyberattack targeting Oracle Cloud has raised concerns about potential data exposure across a wide range of organisations. On March 21, cybersecurity firm CloudSEK said that 6 million records had been compromised, with over 140,000 Oracle Cloud tenants possibly affected. CloudSEK attributed the incident to a threat actor identified as “rose87168,” who allegedly obtained […]

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Major-General Jonathan Shaw: The MOD’s first head of cybersecurity explains how to navigate evolving threats

Major-General Jonathan Shaw’s expertise in cybersecurity and defence strategy has shaped the future of national security. The cybersecurity keynote speaker was the first Head of the Defence Cyber Security Programme at the UK Ministry of Defence, pioneering modern cyber defence initiatives. We spoke to Jonathan to explore how organisations can strengthen their cybersecurity, navigate evolving […]

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Google to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz in $32 billion deal

Google has agreed to buy cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion, making it the organisation’s largest acquisition to date. The deal, which is expected to happen in 2026 pending regulatory approval, would integrate Wiz into Google Cloud, strengthening its security capabilities in cloud computing and AI. Expanding Google’s cloud security strategy The acquisition follows Google’s […]

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10 real-life cloud security failures and what we can learn from them

As organisations increasingly migrate to the cloud, securing sensitive data has never been more critical. While cloud computing offers flexibility and scalability, it also opens the door to a range of security risks.  From simple misconfigurations to complex insider threats, cloud security breaches have cost companies huge sums of money and compromised millions of users’ […]

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Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Microsoft: From the Millennium Bug

Sarah Armstrong-Smith has built a career on risk management, resilience, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. As a leading cybersecurity speaker and chief security adviser at Microsoft Europe, she has spent more than two decades helping businesses navigate digital transformation while strengthening their security posture. We spoke with Sarah to explore the biggest cybersecurity […]

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