How Rising Oil Prices Are Changing Consumer Sentiment in India
As we cross the mid-way point of 2026, the global economy is grappling with the most significant energy disruption in decades. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier this…
A personal experience of CISSP boot camp — IT Audit Careers Guide
Matt PalmerCyber resilience leader, former CISO and non-executive director. Writing in a personal capacity.DisclaimerAll views are personal and do not represent any current or former employer, board, or client. Content…
Consumer Product Testing: How to Validate Before You Launch
Consumer product testing is the step most brands skip — and the reason 70–80% of new products fail within their first year. Launching without it is one of the most…
Project assurance skills and Prince 2 for IT auditors
The challenge of IT Project AssuranceProject assurance can be a challenge; change programmes are notoriously complicated with many dependent parts contributing to an overall goal. Project managers often have a…
How to Evaluate AI Pricing Software in 2026
Before you schedule demos, define your evaluation criteria. We recommend organizing your assessment around five dimensions that predict implementation success.1. Integration Fit: Does the Platform Connect to Your Tech Stack?Integration…
Lessons from the MGM cyber attack — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
On September 12, 2023, MGM Resorts International experienced a cyber attack that resulted in them shutting down their systems. The investigation is ongoing, but crime groups Scattered Spider and APLHV…
How to get fast board buy-in for your cyber security project — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
14 February 2024Cyber Security Management · Boards & Governance · Projects and Change To experts, the business case for cyber security change programmes can seem clear as day — it…
Does moving to the cloud mean compromising on security? — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
Will moving to the cloud improve cyber security, or are cloud services an unnecessary cyber risk? The transition to cloud computing is an evolution that many organisations are still undertaking…
What 5G Pricing Surveys Reveal
India’s telecom industry is entering its most competitive phase in a decade. With Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vi rolling out 5G at varying speeds and price points, operators are no…
When Cyber Security Board Reports Fall Short — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
Telling the board about cyber security problems and plans can help a company be ready for and deal with cyber attacks.Reporting cyber security to the board involves a delicate balance.…
