Clear vision, secure future

AI risk is not just about the model. It starts with the data feeding it. If training data, labels, or feedback can be influenced, the system may learn the wrong thing and keep repeating it. For UK teams, the practical response is to map the pipeline, validate incoming data, quarantine suspicious records, and keep clear lineage for every dataset. Full guide in the article. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/securing-ai-pipelines-against-data-poisoning-a-practical-guide-for-technical-teams/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

A DPIA is not just a compliance document. For UK SMEs, it is a practical way to check privacy risks before a new system, supplier, or process goes live. If you are handling customer data, staff records, or sensitive information, a short review can help you spot issues early and keep decisions clear. The key is to keep it proportionate. Focus on the data, the people affected, the risks, and the controls already in place. Full guide in the article. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/data-protection-impact-assessments-explained-for-uk-smes/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

Security operations get better when they work as a loop, not a one-off fix. An alert, incident, hunt, or purple team finding should lead to a change that is tracked, tested, and reviewed. For UK teams, that can mean better alignment with NCSC guidance, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR expectations. Keep it simple. Detect, review, tune, validate, repeat. Full guide in the article. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/continuous-improvement-loops-in-security-operations-a-practical-guide-for-technical-teams/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

A real account is often the easiest way into a business. For SMEs in the UK and Ireland, identity-based attacks can mean phishing, password spraying, MFA prompt abuse, or email impersonation. The impact is usually practical, fraud, lost access, and time spent checking what happened. A few sensible controls help, multi-factor authentication, removing old accounts, reviewing admin access, and watching for unusual forwarding rules or sign-in alerts. Full guide linked below. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/common-identity-based-attacks-explained-for-smes/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

One compromised account can tell you a lot about your identity controls. BloodHound helps map Active Directory relationships, so you can see where local admin rights, nested groups, and delegation settings may create paths worth fixing. For UK teams, that can support better privilege management and more focused remediation. The key is to keep the exercise controlled, collect good data, and turn the findings into practical action. Full guide in the article. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/credential-attack-simulation-using-bloodhound-a-practical-guide-for-technical-practitioners/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

Third-party software is convenient, but it is not risk-free. For UK SMEs, the bigger issue is often visibility. If a supplier stores your data, has admin access, or supports a key process, you need to know how it is managed and what happens if it fails. A simple supplier list, regular access checks, and a basic exit plan can help reduce avoidable disruption. Full guide linked below. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/how-third-party-software-introduces-cyber-risk-for-uk-smes-2/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

Two control frameworks do not have to mean twice the work. If your organisation is dealing with ISO 27001 Annex A and NIST 800-53, a crosswalk can help you reuse evidence, keep answers consistent, and spot gaps more clearly. For UK teams, that can be useful in customer assurance, supplier reviews, and ISMS work. The main point is simple, map control intent, not just wording. Full guide linked below. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/mapping-iso-27001-annex-a-controls-to-nist-800-53/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social

Zero Trust is not a buzzword for big enterprises only. For UK SMEs, it is a practical way to stop assuming that every user, device, or connection is safe just because it is inside the office network or has signed in before. Start with the systems that matter most, email, finance, payroll, and customer records. Review access, remove old accounts, and tighten sign-in controls. It is a sensible way to reduce unnecessary exposure without overcomplicating the business. Read the full guide for a clear starting point. Full article: https://clearpathsecurity.co.uk/zero-trust-explained-for-non-technical-leaders-what-it-means-for-uk-smes-2/?utm_source=tumblr&utm_medium=social