Still solving yesterdays’ problems?
Still solving yesterdays’ problems? May 22, 2026 Most IT leaders are still solving yesterday’s problems instead of building for what’s next” said a CISO over a coffee on Friday. And I am seeing it everywhere right now, across most sectors. There’s a huge focus on tools and an endless debate around platforms. But very little clarity on what the business is trying to achieve. Technology isn’t the problem anymore, alignment is……………..and the organisations moving fastest are doing a few things differently: -Treating IT as a commercial function, not support-Designing around outcomes, not systems-Using AI and automation to remove friction, not just add capability-Building security in from day one, not bolting it on later-Making decisions quickly, with clear ownership Everything else is noise, If your IT strategy can’t be explained in plain English in two minutes, it’s not a strategy……… it’s a wish list. Previous Post Related Articles Still solving yesterdays’ problems? Outrunning The Lion May 22, 2026 There’s an old story… Read More AdminMay 22, 2026 Compliance vs Security Compliance vs Security May 22, 2026 Most businesses aim to… Read More AdminMay 22, 2026 Outrunning The Lion Outrunning The Lion May 22, 2026 There’s an old story… Read More AdminMay 22, 2026 Cyber Security in Higher Education: Navigating the 2025/2026 Landscape Cyber Security in Higher Education: Navigating the 2025/2026 Landscape May… Read More AdminMay 21, 2026
Compliance vs Security
Compliance vs Security May 22, 2026 Most businesses aim to be compliant. Policies in place, Controls documented, Boxes ticked. But here’s the question – Does compliance actually mean you’re secure or does it just make you feel like you are? Because when you speak to enough people in the sector, a consistent pattern is clear – Access gets reviewed… occasionally Policies are in place… but not always lived Systems are “patched”… but not reliably Third-party access is granted… and stays All compliant on paper, but in reality?………..Things drift, because compliance is a moment in time and security is continuous, and when businesses focus too heavily on passing the audit… They often stop asking – Does this actually work in practice? Are people actually following it? Has the risk changed since we last looked? That’s where complacency creeps in, most breaches don’t happen because a policy didn’t exist. They happen because what was written… wasn’t what was happening. The real question is – Are you secure………..Or just compliant? Previous Post Related Articles Compliance vs Security Outrunning The Lion May 22, 2026 There’s an old story… Read More AdminMay 22, 2026 Outrunning The Lion Outrunning The Lion May 22, 2026 There’s an old story… Read More AdminMay 22, 2026 Cyber Security in Higher Education: Navigating the 2025/2026 Landscape Cyber Security in Higher Education: Navigating the 2025/2026 Landscape May… Read More AdminMay 21, 2026
Outrunning The Lion
Outrunning The Lion May 22, 2026 There’s an old story – Two people are being chased by a lion.One says, “We’ll never outrun it.”The other replies, “I don’t need to outrun the lion, I just need to outrun you.” This was posed to me this week by a CISO I am working with. Many organisations believe they need a Level 5, best‑in‑class, no expense spared security posture to be “safe”.most don’t. Most attackers aren’t looking for the strongest target. They’re looking for the easiest one.That doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means doing the right things, proportionately: Closing obvious gaps Fixing basic issues Being harder to hit than those around youHiring the right people Security isn’t about being impenetrable. it’s about not being the softest option on the street. Because criminals much like lions, love easy prey. And the same principle shows up in recruitment.Companies don’t lose good people because someone else is perfect.They lose them because somewhere else was easier, clearer, and quicker.Security / Recruitment – Different problems……………………same lion. Previous Post Related Articles Outrunning The Lion Outrunning The Lion May 22, 2026 There’s an old story… Read More AdminMay 22, 2026 Cyber Security in Higher Education: Navigating the 2025/2026 Landscape Cyber Security in Higher Education: Navigating the 2025/2026 Landscape May… Read More AdminMay 21, 2026