10 steps to effective board leadership on cyber security — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
This article is an updated version of an article that first appeared in the UK Institute of Directors’ Director Magazine, and includes further recommendations led by reader feedback that were…
Challenging password dogma — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
Passwords should be the easiest area of security. Every organisation has a password policy. Every organisation used passwords. Everyone at every organisation uses passwords. Everyone has been trained how to…
What Consumers Say vs. What They Actually Buy
EV adoption in India has a paradox at its heart: ask any urban Indian car buyer today whether they would consider an electric vehicle, and the answer is overwhelmingly positive.…
Why is Jersey introducing a new Cyber Security Law?
In 2021 I took a new role as Director of Jersey's newly formed cyber response unit. We've come a long way from an initial concept as CERT to a full…
Applying agile principles to public sector change — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
It is little known fact that before my son was born, I was taking a masters degree in public sector modernisation. Fatherhood meant I had to drop out, but not…
Supply Chain Risk Management: Why Data Analytics Matters
The modern global marketplace is undergoing a profound structural shift. As escalating geopolitical conflicts, volatile trade policies, and unexpected regional lockdowns reshape traditional shipping lanes, businesses can no longer rely…
Breaking Down Cybersecurity: The Real Meaning Behind the Jargon
Cyber security is often conflated with the term confidentiality, but that is not correct. Traditionally, professionals tend to define it as being about confidentiality, integrity and availability (known as the…
Impact of Fuel Inflation on Consumer Behavior: Business Insights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address regarding the escalating West Asia conflict sent a clear warning to the corporate world: the macroeconomic impact of global disruptions will be felt across…
Why We Must Embrace Risk and Learn From Incidents — Incidentally, by Matt Palmer
Welcome to Incidentally: Why We Must Embrace Risk and Learn From IncidentsAs humans, we don’t take risks just for the thrill of it. We take risks to make progress. Every…
How IMEC Is Reshaping Consumer Sentiment Research in 2026
The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), formalised at the G20 in September 2023 and gaining commercial traction through 2025–26, is more than a logistics project. It is a reconfiguration of…
