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Welcome to the blog and podcast, where we share brutally honest views, sharp opinions, and lived experience from four decades in the technology trenches. Whether you're here to read or tune in, expect no corporate fluff and no pulled punches.

Everything here is personal. These are my and the team’s thoughts, opinions forged in the heat of battle! And not those of our employers, clients, or any other professional with whom we are associated.

If you’re offended, take it up with us, not them.

What you’ll get here (and on the podcast):

  • Straight-talking advice for small businesses that want to stay secure

  • Honest takes on cybersecurity trends, IT malpractice, and vendor nonsense

  • The occasional rant — and yes, the occasional expletive

  • War stories from the frontlines (names changed to protect the spectacularly guilty)

I've been doing this for over 40 years. I’ve seen genius, idiocy, and everything in between. Some of it makes headlines, and most of it should.

This blog and the podcast are where we break it all down.

Grab a coffee and pull up a chair, you need to see this!

Latest Articles
UK SMBs Left in the Crosshairs
UK SMBs Left in the Crosshairs
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Directors Should Face Criminal Liability for Cyber Security Negligence. Here's Why.
Guest Blog, UK Government Policy, SMB Security, Compliance Theatre Kathryn Renaud Guest Blog, UK Government Policy, SMB Security, Compliance Theatre Kathryn Renaud

UK SMBs Left in the Crosshairs

If you run a small or medium-sized business in the UK, the government just sent you a message: you are on your own. The November 2025 Cyber Security and Resilience Bill protects hospitals and power grids. It does not protect you.

Of 5.5 million UK SMBs, exactly zero gained new cybersecurity protection.

This was deliberate policy.

Meanwhile, 43% of UK businesses experienced breaches last year, costing an average £3,550 per incident. Germany took a different approach—and it works.

This article gives you the statistics, the proof, and the action plan you can start Monday morning.

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⚠️ Full Disclaimer

This is my personal blog. The views, opinions, and content shared here are mine and mine alone. They do not reflect or represent the views, beliefs, or policies of:

  • My employer

  • Any current or past clients, suppliers, or partners

  • Any other organisation I’m affiliated with in any capacity

Nothing here should be taken as formal advice — legal, technical, financial, or otherwise. If you’re making decisions for your business, always seek professional advice tailored to your situation.

Where I mention products, services, or companies, that’s based purely on my own experience and opinions — I’m not being paid to promote anything. If that ever changes, I’ll make it clear.

In short: This is my personal space to share my personal views. No one else is responsible for what’s written here — so if you have a problem with something, take it up with me, not my employer.