When National Security Becomes a Group Chat
In the kind of blunder that will be dissected in cybersecurity and intelligence training for years to come, a group chat on the encrypted messaging app Signal - containing the sitting U.S. Defence Secretary, Vice President, and senior officials - accidentally included a journalist. That alone would be a headline. But what happened inside that chat over the next three days was nothing short of a masterclass in how not to conduct national security.
The Radicalisation Pipeline No One Wants to Talk About
Over one million VAWG-related crimes were recorded in the UK during 2022/23, accounting for 20% of all police-recorded crime. At least 1 in every 12 women in the UK will be a victim of violence this year alone - and the true number is expected to be much higher due to underreporting.* The internet was meant to be a space for connection, learning, and progress. Instead, it has become a recruitment ground for extremism, radicalisation, and targeted hatred - and women are paying the price.
The Bookshelf Edit Episode 1
In this episode of The Bookshelf Edit, Farah Benis explores Strategic Risk and Crisis Management: A Handbook for Modelling and Managing Complex Risks by Dr. David Rubens. She breaks down the key takeaways—covering crisis response failures, leadership under pressure, and how security professionals can better prepare for complex risks.
The Pressure is Real, So Should Employer Support Be
It’s no secret that people are under more pressure than ever. The cost of living is rising, workloads are heavier, and world events are increasingly distressing. Employees aren’t walking into work each day as blank slates, they’re bringing the weight of their personal lives, financial stress, and the wider world with them. And yet, too many employers still operate under the assumption that resilience is an individual responsibility rather than an organisational priority.
The Global Risks Report 2025: Security Stability & Preparedness
The Global Risks Report 2025 paints a stark picture of a world facing rising geopolitical tensions, economic fractures, and worsening environmental crises. Armed conflict, misinformation, and extreme weather events are pressing concerns, while cyber threats, resource shortages, and ecosystem decline are expected to intensify. With global cooperation weakening and national security concerns taking priority, businesses and governments must rethink how they manage risk.