In the heart of Paris, amid its cobblestone streets and enduring architecture, the 17th annual ISSE Conference unfolded as an intellectual forum for cyber luminaries, innovators, and policymakers from around the world. Held under the emblematic banner of shaping the future of digital identity and information security, this gathering was anything but perfunctory. It provided not only a panoramic view of digital identity’s current landscape but also a harbinger of the transformations that lie ahead. With identity and security taking center stage in nearly every digital discourse across industries, the…

The real estate industry, long associated with tangible assets, bricks, and mortar, is undergoing a seismic transformation. As digital infrastructures take root and cloud-based platforms become standard practice, the entire sector finds itself navigating unfamiliar terrain. Once considered a low-priority target in discussions around cybersecurity, real estate is now standing at the frontline of an escalating digital battle. This shift has created an intricate web of exposure, one where cybersecurity is no longer optional but indispensable. Across Europe, real estate firms are increasingly integrating cloud solutions, virtual data rooms, electronic…

In the ever-evolving arena of cybersecurity, detection technologies have long occupied a revered position. Their presence across organizational infrastructures has been considered a staple of best practice, a sign of mature and responsible cyber defense. Antivirus software, signature-based malware scanners, sandbox environments, behavioral analytics, and big data intelligence tools collectively form what many consider a robust, multi-tiered defense strategy. These detection systems are designed to identify anomalies, flag suspicious patterns, and intercept malicious payloads before they compromise systems. From the outset, this approach appears rational. If a threat can be…

The cybersecurity industry has long been entrenched in a binary mindset: secure or vulnerable, compliant or non-compliant, protected or exposed. Yet, amid this dichotomy, an important truth often goes unspoken—risk is not the enemy. Rather, it is the crucible in which innovation is forged. In a world increasingly defined by technological acceleration, a group of professionals dared to challenge the orthodoxy by presenting this truth in an unexpected format: music. Two years ago, a creative collaboration sparked between three information security professionals—Javvad Malik, Andrew Agnês, and Thom Langford. Collectively known…

The modern workplace has undergone a radical metamorphosis in recent years, accelerated by a confluence of global health crises, technological evolution, and a growing appetite for flexibility among employees. Traditional, centralized office models have given way to decentralized working environments, where employees access corporate resources from homes, co-working spaces, and virtually anywhere with an internet connection. This seismic shift has not only disrupted operational structures but has also introduced intricate challenges around safeguarding data, ensuring digital integrity, and defending against a new wave of cyber threats. As companies transitioned to…