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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!

Opinion & Analysis, Director Accountability, Legislation Noel Bradford Opinion & Analysis, Director Accountability, Legislation Noel Bradford

Directors Should Face Criminal Liability for Cyber Security Negligence. Here's Why.

Directors should face criminal prosecution for cyber security negligence. The HSE precedent proves personal criminal liability transforms director behaviour. Before HSE had teeth, workplace deaths were common. After directors faced imprisonment, safety transformed. Civil liability isn't working for cyber security: 73% of businesses lack board responsibility despite 43% breach rates and 28% closure risk. Friday's case study showed £3.337 million loss preventable with £90 investment. Proposed: Criminal prosecution when directors fail documented risk assessment, basic controls, board-level responsibility, systematic review, causing serious harm. Test: reasonable care. Penalty: up to two years imprisonment. Business lobbying will kill this. Meanwhile preventable disasters continue.

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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.