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#booksky Last week's sabbatical readings were taken from... 🙈 @sarahasmith.bsky.social gets a look in... 😇

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How Russia’s War Has Devastated Civilian Life in Ukraine - bellingcat Russia's full-invasion of Ukraine began four years ago today. While Ukraine has resisted, the impact on civilian life continues to be severe.

Exactly four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bellingcat’s Volunteer Community looks back at the data we have collected on civilian harm during this time - documenting attacks on cities and the near-total destruction of rural villages. www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/02...

Today marks the 4 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ex Commander in Chief and Ambassador to the UK, provides his take on the evolution of the battlefield, and what this means for ending the war.

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A light-skinned woman with long brown hair smiles, wearing a tan dress with a belt and long sleeves. She has her arms crossed in front of her, set against a plain white background.

Cyber resilience isn’t a side project—it’s the strategy.

An exclusive interview with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, one of the world’s foremost voices on cybersecurity and crisis leadership.

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#FoundryExpert #Security #DataCenter

A new precedent for future state-level conflict - Secure Horizons This blog is written in response to the Cybernews article in which I contributed my thoughts on the power outage that hit Caracas on ... Read More

Check out my new article ‘A new precedent for future state-level conflict’, following the US operation to capture Venezuela President Maduro….

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How the US shut down power in Caracas, and what it signals for the future of cyber warfare The power outage that hit Venezuela's capital on Saturday, as the US launched targeted air strikes, offers a rare glimpse into how cyber, space, and electronic capabilities are being used to disrupt c...

I was delighted to contribute my thoughts to @cybernews.bsky.social , on the precedence being set for the blurring of lines between military operations and law enforcement, in light of the US capture of President Maduro.

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The doggos are dismembering their Christmas toys one by one! 😬😆

Bucks Fizz anyone? 🥂

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Wondering when that treat is coming!

Merry Christmas x

Doggo Christmas special ❤️

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👩‍💻 Diversity drives innovation in cybersecurity!

Discover how diverse perspectives strengthen teams, fuel creativity, and the best advice I ever heard for overcoming imposter syndrome!

#SarahTalks #Leadership #Diversity

🕵️‍♂️ Spot the fake: Disinformation and deepfakes in cyber influence operations

Learn how to protect yourself and your organisation from manipulation, and why accountability for what you share matters more than ever.

#SarahTalks #Disinformation #Deepfakes #CyberInfluence

CyberCanon November Review Recap

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It's already a couple of weeks into December, but we'd be remiss not to share our monthly review recap for November...

Each review page on our site now includes affiliate links to purchase the books, supporting the Canon. 🙏

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🌍 Where’s Your Data? Navigating AI and Global Regulations

Episode 5 tackles the challenges of data sovereignty in an AI-driven world.

I discuss how to align policies, meet legal requirements, and keeping your organisation resilient as tech evolves.

#SarahTalks #DataSovereignty #AI

NATO’s Hybrid Strategy: Lessons from Ukraine [Interview] „While NATO has made significant progress in strengthening its eastern flank and enhancing cyber capabilities, readiness for hybrid confrontation requires a multidisciplinary approach” - s...

My interview with Defence24 regarding NATO and UK’s military and cyber readiness in light of global instability, technological competition and hybrid threats against Europe

Check it out…

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🌐 Cybersecurity on the global stage: Geopolitics & Influence

Episode 4 connect the dots between cyber threats, geopolitics, and influence operations. Discover why long-term thinking is essential for staying ahead in a changing and uncertain world.

#SarahTalks #Geopolitics #CyberInfluence

⚡ Ready for anything: Building resilience in cybersecurity

Episode 3 dives into crisis leadership and risk management. Learn how to prepare for the worst, bounce back from incidents, and confidence in your cyber strategy.

#SarahTalks #CyberResilience #CrisisLeadership #RiskManagement

🏢 Culture: One of your best weapons against cyber threats

In Episode 2, we reveal how a strong, positive culture empowers people, builds trust, and protects your organisation from within, and why a blame culture breeds apathy.

#SarahTalks, #Culture #Governance #Trust

🚀 Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem - it’s a business imperative!

I'm kicking off my new 8-part mini series by discussing why cyber risk belongs in the boardroom, how security investments drive long-term success, and why 'secure by design' is the future of business.

#SarahTalks

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HomelandSecurity have sent letters to #Anthropic, #Google, and #QuantumXchange, requesting a subcommittee on 17th December

The hearing will examine how AI, quantum, and hyperscale cloud are transforming offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities

Bookmark your diaries! 🧐

Thanks so much Andy! 🤗❤️

This truly made my day! 🙏😍

Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? | Sarah Armstrong-Smith Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? We spend so much time reacting to today’s risks and issues, that by the time we’ve built the strategy, and deployed th...

Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere?

So how do you break the cycle?

The doggo has some wise words…

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Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died In a 29-year career, the "housewife superspy", who was the agency's first publicly-named spymaster, "broke through long-standing barriers" and "ushered in a new era of openness and transparency", acco...

“On becoming the first female Director General of MI5, did you experience imposter syndrome?”

Dame Stella: “HELL NO! I earned my seat at the table, and if there was something I didn’t know, I bloody well learned it”

My hero… 😍

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it’s been epic sis!