Expert perspectives on the threats, trends, and technologies shaping European cybersecurity.
ASR rules are the most underrated feature in Microsoft Defender. They eliminate the behaviors malware relies on — not just detect the files it drops. Confidence-Based deployment (Audit → Warn → Block), 6 rule categories with NPS Advisories, and the operational exclusion caveats that most guides omit.
Default MDE settings are built for compatibility, not enterprise security. A tiered policy architecture — Workstations, Servers, Mission-Critical — is the configuration baseline that balances threat detection with operational performance. Three critical settings, compliance implications for NIS2 and GDPR, and the Day 2 operations reality your deployment plan probably omits.
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen Group require TISAX before awarding contracts to any supplier that handles sensitive information. Learn the three assessment levels, the six-step certification process, and the prototype protection gaps that most Dutch suppliers miss.
If your SaaS product serves a bank, insurer, or hospital, you are inside their NIS2 supply chain. The gap between IT Operations and IT Risk governance is where enterprise deals get blocked — and where a vCISO closes it.
AFM and DNB have shifted to enforcement. 75% of DORA programmes are documented on paper, fewer than 30% are operational. Here is how to close the critical gaps — Register of Information, incident reporting, and ICT third-party contracts — in 90 days.
Most Purview deployments cover 2–3 exfiltration channels out of twelve. USB, personal cloud, non-Edge browsers, and AI assistants stay open. Here is what a channel-complete DLP architecture actually requires.
Manual classification fails the majority of the time. Two auto-labelling engines — client-side and server-side — work together to achieve near-complete coverage across your data estate without disrupting a single employee.
Basic MFA leaves 90% of the attack surface open. These 10 policies close the gaps — but only when implemented without locking out your organisation.
Default Purview roles create compliance risks. Learn the 3-Tier RBAC governance model with segregation of duties and privacy-safe operators.
Microsoft markets "Unified DLP," but behind the console are 4 separate enforcement engines. Learn the 4× multiplier and critical pitfalls from 50+ enterprise deployments.
Your macOS fleet probably doesn't have the same DLP coverage as Windows. The platform gaps, hidden costs, and compliance risks every CISO with a mixed-OS environment must confront.
A comprehensive guide to NIS2 compliance requirements, deadlines, and the steps your organisation must take now.
The strategic advantages of fractional CISO services and how they bridge the cybersecurity leadership gap.
An in-depth look at how cloud-native SIEM transforms threat detection and incident response capabilities.
With DORA enforcement in full swing, many financial institutions are still catching up. A practical roadmap to close the gap before the next audit cycle.
Most organisations underestimate SaaS vendor risk. Learn how fractional CISO leadership can close governance gaps and meet NIS2 supply-chain obligations.
