Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security Communication is an essential element in every aspect of modern society. It underpins how we share ideas, manage difficult situations and advance our careers. In the information security sector, effective communication isn’t merely beneficial – it’s absolutely crucial. While technical competencies remain foundational, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively often determines success.

Organisations face significant challenges in maintaining visibility over their expanding technology footprint. Attack surface management addresses the need to understand what technology assets exist, where they’re located, how vulnerable they are and how supply chains might impact security posture.

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security.

In the world of information security, we love to believe that our countermeasures, defence in depth strategies and preventative controls will shield us from disaster. We invest in technology, develop policies, train our people and implement procedures – all in the hope that we’ll never face a serious security breach. But as any seasoned security professional will tell you, incidents are inevitable.

In the world of information security, we love to believe that our countermeasures, defence in depth strategies and preventative controls will shield us from disaster. We invest in technology, develop policies, train our people and implement procedures – all in the hope that we’ll never face a serious security breach. But as any seasoned security professional will tell you, incidents are inevitable.

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.

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.

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security The landscape of cybersecurity awareness has changed dramatically in the last 25 years. What began as simple password guidance and basic IT training has evolved into a complex web of security challenges that organisations must navigate daily. Back in December 1999, the world held its breath waiting for the Y2K bug to wreak havoc on computer systems globally.

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security Human-related security failures are rarely about incompetence. Most organisations view security as a problem to be solved through training modules, awareness campaigns and strict policies, yet beneath this mechanical approach lies a deeper truth: our relationship with security at work mirrors our basic human needs for safety, belonging and professional dignity.

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security In an era of interconnected services and external partnerships, two critical security challenges loom large: third party risk and insider threats. Recent events highlight these concerns – from the massive breach of Social Security numbers through a service provider to the CrowdStrike incident that grounded major airlines, causing hundreds of millions in damages.