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Understanding the EU AI Act: Implications for UK Organisations
The EU AI Act introduces a risk-based regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. This article examines what the Act requires, how it applies to UK-based organisations operating in European markets, and what steps boards and technology leaders should be taking now.
NIS2 and the Expanding Scope of Critical Infrastructure Obligations
The NIS2 Directive significantly expands the range of sectors and organisations subject to cybersecurity obligations across Europe. We examine the key changes, the implications for UK operators, and the practical steps required to achieve and demonstrate compliance.
Understanding the EU AI Act: Implications for UK Organisations
The EU AI Act introduces a risk-based regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. This article examines what the Act requires, how it applies to UK-based organisations operating in European markets, and what steps boards and technology leaders should be taking now.
NIS2 and the Expanding Scope of Critical Infrastructure Obligations
The NIS2 Directive significantly expands the range of sectors and organisations subject to cybersecurity obligations across Europe. We examine the key changes, the implications for UK operators, and the practical steps required to achieve and demonstrate compliance.
Hybrid Threats and the Technology Dimension: A Strategic Overview
Hybrid threats — combining cyber operations, disinformation, and physical disruption — are increasingly central to the strategic threat landscape. This piece examines the technology dimensions of hybrid threats and the implications for defence and security planning.
Why Digital Transformation Programmes Fail — and How to Avoid It
The majority of large-scale digital transformation programmes fail to deliver their intended outcomes. Drawing on experience across public and private sector engagements, we examine the most common failure modes and the governance and leadership practices that distinguish successful programmes.
OT/IT Convergence: Managing the Security Risks of Connected Infrastructure
The convergence of operational technology and IT systems creates significant new attack surfaces for critical infrastructure operators. This article examines the key risk areas and the governance and technical measures required to manage them effectively.
The UK's Approach to AI Regulation: Principles, Gaps, and What Comes Next
The UK government has adopted a principles-based, sector-led approach to AI regulation — distinct from the EU's binding legislative framework. We examine the current landscape, the emerging gaps, and what organisations should expect from the regulatory environment over the next two to three years.
Cyber Maturity Assessments: What They Are and Why They Matter
A cyber maturity assessment provides a structured, evidence-based view of an organisation's cybersecurity capability relative to a recognised framework. This article explains what a good assessment involves, how to interpret the results, and how to use findings to drive meaningful improvement.
Building an AI Governance Framework: A Practical Starting Point
Many organisations are deploying AI systems without adequate governance structures in place. This article sets out a practical starting framework — covering risk classification, accountability, transparency, and oversight — that organisations can adapt to their own context.
Procurement Advisory in the Public Sector: Getting Technology Decisions Right
Technology procurement decisions in the public sector carry significant long-term consequences. This piece examines the most common pitfalls in public-sector technology procurement and the advisory support that can help organisations make better, more defensible decisions.
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