🛡️ The Afghan Data Breach – A Wake-Up Call for Public Sector Data Governance In July 2025, the veil of secrecy was finally lifted on one of the most catastrophic data breaches in UK government history. A spreadsheet leaked by a Ministry of Defence (MoD) official exposed the personal details of nearly 19,000 Afghan nationals […]
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Resilience in Business: 17 Years of Cambridge Risk Solutions Ltd Resilience isn’t just about surviving challenges; it’s about growing, adapting, and thriving through them. As Cambridge Risk Solutions Ltd marks its 17th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the qualities that have sustained us over the years—resilience, adaptability, commitment, and trust. Building and running a
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Why Log Keeping in an Emergency Response is critical: The Role of a Loggist Introduction In the fast-paced world of emergency response, where decisions must be made swiftly and under immense pressure, keeping an accurate log of events is a fundamental necessity. A loggist—the dedicated professional responsible for maintaining these records—plays a crucial role in
How to Audit Information Security Effectively In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive data is a top priority for every organisation. Conducting an internal audit of information security is a crucial step in identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and strengthening overall security measures. This guide outlines the essential steps to effectively audit information security and implement best
Log keeping is a cornerstone of effective incident management, ensuring clarity, accountability, and a robust framework for decision-making. For incident management teams, where swift actions and accurate records can be critical, avoiding common log-keeping mistakes is essential. By fine-tuning this process, teams can enhance their effectiveness and ultimately improve the outcomes of any crisis or
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The ICO Fine: A Call for Accountability in Data Protection Across the Supply Chain The announcement of the substantial fine levied on Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) brings the critical issue of data protection to the forefront once again. While the failings of the software provider are evident, this
In any crisis situation, having an efficient and well-coordinated response team is crucial. One of the key roles within such a team is that of a Loggist. Often underestimated, the Loggist plays an indispensable role in ensuring the smooth operation and effectiveness of the crisis management process. This blog post will delve into the importance
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I am just back from a very blustery trip to South Wales for a weekend with old friends, experiencing all that Storm Darragh had to throw at us. It was great fun, despite losing power on Saturday morning, and realising that we had lost water as well later in the day. There’s actually not a
Queues, abandoned baggage and headline reports this weekend have shown that, following incidents in 2018, 2019 and 2022, Manchester Airport appears to have failed to learn lessons from previous power cuts and delays. Yesterday, chaos reigned after there ‘had been a “fault” with a cable on the airport’s site, which sent a surge of power
