In the earlier posts in this series, we talked about treating AI adoption as a transformation program, not just another technology rollout. We also talked about the foundations organisations need to move from strategy to implementation: data, security, governance, platforms, skills, and use case management. In this post, I want to focus on security. Security is often considered too late…
Most organisations do not discover the gaps in their managed service contracts during the sales process. They discover them at 9 am on a Monday when a critical system or pipeline is down, or at the end of a month when the allocated hours are gone, and no one is quite sure where it went.…
Australian banking, insurance, wealth and superannuation organisations sit in a unique position: high-value targets, strict regulatory expectations, and zero tolerance for downtime or reputational damage. For mid-market firms in particular, that often collides with a familiar reality — lean security teams, fragmented tooling and limited 24/7 coverage. That’s where Managed Detection & Response (MDR) is…
Threats Are Moving Faster Than You Are In cyber security speed is everything! Threat actors are evolving rapidly, employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that outpace traditional defences. You must understand who is targeting your organisation, how they operate, and why – before they strike. This is where adversary intelligence comes into play. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a critical differentiator in staying ahead of evolving…
In my last post, AI in GRC: A Transformative Force in Cybersecurity, I talked about the “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” problem, which is the very real risk that AI is unleashing forces we might struggle to control. We looked at the scary stuff: deepfakes, AI-generated malware and the fact that our traditional GRC frameworks are struggling to…
The days of traditional perimeter defence are long gone. Today, cyber adversaries don’t knock, they pick the lock, sneak in quietly, and often move laterally across systems with lightning speed. According to CrowdStrike, adversaries can break out in just 48 minutes in 2024. In this environment, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has shifted from being…
In today’s world of artificial intelligence and evolving cyber threats, cyber security project managers have found themselves at a crossroads. The game has changed. You’re no longer just managing timelines and deliverables- you’re navigating ethical landmines, data risks, and a relentless pace of technological change. AI has become a force multiplier on both sides. It…
When the tools get smart, the rules must too! Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a futuristic concept into a powerful force reshaping industries, and cyber security is no exception. With AI now enabling both advanced defence systems and sophisticated attacks, organisations face a critical need to rethink how they govern risk and…
2FA : The Types, Advantages and Best-Use Scenarios Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is an essential security measure that adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. By requiring two different forms of verification, 2FA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access. However, not all 2FA methods are created equal, and each comes with…
Skillfield Wins Elastic’s Top Services Partner Award for ANZ. Sydney, Australia, 6th March 2025 – Skillfield, an Australian-based IT services consultancy specialising in Cyber Security, AI and Data Services, today announced it received the Top Services Partner award at the 2025 Elastic Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Partner Awards. The awards ceremony took place during…