Stephen Pritchard, Author at Security Insights

Cyber threats, budgets and frameworks

October 1, 2026 Stephen Pritchard

How do cybersecurity teams identify the risks they face, and how to counter them? The sector has been fortunate to see its budgets grow, even as wider spending on technology has come under pressure. But […]

Cyber resilience: do boards fall short?

September 17, 2026 Stephen Pritchard

How resilient are organisations in the face of cyber attacks, and can they recover effectively? The answer could be less so than we think. A recent survey suggests that, in the UK at least, boards […]

AI: Cybersecurity’s friend, or foe?

September 3, 2026 Stephen Pritchard

Artificial intelligence creates new threats. But it also gives security teams powerful new defensive tools. But is the potential for AI in cybersecurity exaggerated? And are the risks from the technology overhyped? Recent incidents show […]

Hiding in silos: cyber and physical security

August 20, 2026 Stephen Pritchard

Most large organisations handle physical security and cybersecurity separately. Physical security comes under facilities or building management. Cybersecurity reports to the CIO or CISO. But are the disciplines converging, and should cyber and physical security […]

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Articles by Stephen Pritchard

Cyber threats, budgets and frameworks

Cyber resilience: do boards fall short?

AI: Cybersecurity’s friend, or foe?

Hiding in silos: cyber and physical security