#information-security

Data classification is widely recognised as a prerequisite for effective information governance, yet it consistently underdelivers in practice. The issue is rarely a lack of intent or policy. Instead, organisations struggle with unclear ownership, insufficient enablement, and classification models that fail to align with how work is actually performed. This paper outlines why many data…

Summary: When authoritarians deploy intimidation or threats to suppress opposition, communities have two choices—fear, or discipline. History teaches that well-organized, nonviolent, lawful neighborhood networks can neutralize fear and keep democracy functioning even under immense pressure. This essay explores how. 1. Organize Lawfully, Not Secretly Dictators fear visibility. Neighborhood…

Summary: Democracies unravel when institutions weaken, communications break, and people lack organized, lawful ways to protect rights and vote. Military history shows logistics — supply, communications, and durable organization — decide outcomes. This essay translates those structural lessons into lawful civic steps cities can take to strengthen democratic resilience without violence. Logistics…