An extensive guide mapping the networks, policy engines, commercial power bases, and future-shapers of British cybersecurity.
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Inside the UK Cyber Ecosystem: A Strategic Guide in 26 Parts
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The Insider’s Guide to Influencing Senior Tech and Cybersecurity Leaders in the UK
Influencing senior leaders in cybersecurity and technology is no small task, especially in the UK, where credibility, networks, and standards carry immense weight. Whether you’re a startup founder, a scale-up CISO, or a policy influencer, knowing where the key conversations happen (and who shapes them) can make the difference between being heard and being ignored.
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Why Self-Attestation Doesn’t Work: Lessons for the DSIT Code
This article argues that self-attestation has failed as a credible assurance mechanism, citing Cyber Essentials’ low uptake and ISO 27001’s limits. It warns that if DSIT builds the Cyber Governance Code of Practice on self-assessment, it will fail. To succeed, the Code must mandate independent, accredited assurance that directors, investors, and regulators can trust.
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Before the DSIT Cyber Governance Code of Practice: What the Consultation Proposed
The DSIT Cyber Governance Code of Practice consultation (Jan 2024) proposed five principles for boards: risk management, strategy, people, incident response, and assurance. But it left key gaps: no incentives, little for SMEs, no professional recognition, and weak thinking on assurance. This article argues the consultation was historic, but incomplete — a foundation that required sharper, practitioner-led input.
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