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In today’s digital world, data is one of our most valuable assets. From names and addresses to passwords, financial details or confidential business data, we trust organisations to keep our information safe. But there’s a growing threat that doesn’t rely on breaking through digital defences such as hacking or coding, rather on human interaction and exploiting human vulnerabilities. It’s called social engineering and it’s one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to get hold

When headlines break about confidential military documents strewn across a Newcastle street, the implications go far beyond shock value. They spotlight a critical but often under-addressed vulnerability in many organisations: the unmanaged print environment. In a digital-first world, print should no longer be an afterthought. Yet, when sensitive information is printed without control or oversight, it becomes dangerously exposed...

The recent revelation of a former GCHQ intern unlawfully accessing and removing classified data, including the names of intelligence officers (1), is not just a breach of national security - it’s a wake-up call to every organisation handling sensitive or personal data. It reinforces a stark truth: no organisation is immune to insider threats.

Personal data breaches remain one of the most perplexing and impactful threats. Breaches don’t just stem from technical vulnerabilities...