How Media Fuels Cyber Hacking Among Youth | Razorthorn Security
The media’s romanticisation of hacking is influencing the younger generation’s engagement in cybercrime. Discover the psychological factors driving this trend.
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January 2025
Continuous Pen Testing: The New Standard in Cybersecurity | Razorthorn Security
Annual pen tests are no longer sufficient. Learn why continuous testing and enhanced threat intelligence are becoming the gold standard in cybersecurity.
Rising Costs in Cybersecurity Tools and Consultancy | Razorthorn Security
The costs of cybersecurity tools and consultancy services are skyrocketing, driven by distressed economics and US market influences. Discover how this trend is reshaping the industry.
AI-Powered Hacktivism: The Next Cyber Threat | Razorthorn Security
Welcome to Hacktivism 2.0, where autonomous AI systems drive multivector cyber campaigns. Explore how this new wave of hacktivism is targeting governments and corporations alike.
Quantum Encryption: Ready for Prime Time?
Quantum encryption is set to revolutionise cybersecurity. Learn how this cutting-edge technology is moving from theory to practice and its potential impact on cyber warfare. 
Cybersecurity in 2025: Predictions from the Experts
As we begin 2025, the cybersecurity landscape faces unprecedented change. Recently, on the Razorwire Podcast, I was joined by industry experts Richard Cassidy and Oliver Rochford who shared their insights about emerging threats, market dynamics and technological evolution that will shape security strategies in the coming year. From the rise of AI-powered threats to complex regulatory challenges, their analysis revealed both opportunities and risks that organisations must navigate.
Overregulation in Cybersecurity: Is Innovation at Risk? | Razorthorn Security
C-level leaders are calling for regulation consolidation, arguing that overlapping compliance requirements are stifling innovation. Hear how CISOs are pushing back against regulatory overload.
Cybersecurity's Cambrian Explosion: What's Next?
Discover the “Cambrian explosion” of cybersecurity, where emerging technologies like security data lakes and cloud detection are rapidly evolving. Find out which innovations might stick and which will fade away.
Cybersecurity 2025 - Predictions from the Experts
Surviving and Thriving in the 2025 Cybersecurity Landscape: Predictions and Strategies Welcome back to Razorwire! Join me, Jim, as we forecast the major trends and changes for 2025 that are set to reshape the cybersecurity industry. Joining me are cyber veterans and regular guests Oliver Rochford and Richard Cassidy.
Why Pen Tests Alone Aren't Enough Anymore | Razorthorn Security
Snapshot pen testing is outdated. Discover why IT departments are moving towards ongoing security baseline testing to adapt to evolving threat landscapes.
The Five Essentials of an InfoSec Strategy | Razorthorn Security
Incident management, training, continuous improvement, vendor risk, and physical security—learn why these are the top priorities for any effective InfoSec strategy.
A New Approach to Cybersecurity Budgets | Razorthorn Security
Should every department contribute 10% of its budget to security? Discover a decentralised model for assigning budgets with InfoSec professionals guiding the strategy.
The Silent Security Threat That's Killing Your Business
Are vendors driving cybersecurity certifications for profit? Learn why schemes like DORA can mislead organisations into relying on products rather than strategy.
Your Cybersecurity Strategy for 2025
By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security From 2020 to 2024, cybersecurity underwent a transformative period that reshaped the industry. This era witnessed several significant high profile security breaches, whilst the World Economic Forum recognised cybersecurity as one of the top ten threats to global economic stability.
Stop Buying Tools You Don't Use
Why are organisations wasting budgets on tools they don't implement properly? Discover the value of hiring InfoSec strategists to optimise cybersecurity spending.
Supercharge Your Security Budget in 2025: Smarter Investments, Stronger Defence
Ever wonder how to get the most out of your cybersecurity budget without leaving your company vulnerable? Hey there, it’s Jim from Razorwire! In this episode, I sit down with cybersecurity pros Chris Dawson and Iain Pye to chat about smart spending when it comes to your cybersecurity budget. Whether you’re a big enterprise with a hefty budget or a small business wanting maximum impact on a small budget, we’ve got some actionable insights for you. Summary In this episode, we tackle one of the industry's most pressing challenges - how organisations allocate and manage their cybersecurity spending.
IT Budgets Prioritise Cybersecurity in 2025
Explore how cybersecurity has become a top priority for IT spending, with 65% of budgets now allocated to securing organisational infrastructure globally.