The Cybersecurity Paradox: Investing in What Organisations Hope to Never Need

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A peculiar tension plays out in boardrooms across every sector: cybersecurity represents one of the most critical investments an organisation can make, yet it delivers none of the excitement that typically drives corporate spending decisions. This paradox has become a defining challenge for modern corporate governance, particularly as cyber threats continue to escalate in sophistication and frequency.

When a company invests in product development, marketing infrastructure or operational technology, stakeholders can point to tangible outcomes — new features customers will value, expanded market reach, or efficiency gains that boost the bottom line. These investments generate enthusiasm amongst executive teams and shareholders alike because they promise growth, competitive advantage, and visible returns. Cybersecurity, by contrast, promises only that things will continue to function as they currently do. There are no new capabilities to demonstrate, no flashy innovations for the next AGM, no features that will delight customers or differentiate the organisation from its competitors.

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Attomus Infrastructure - an overview

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We are often asked what the Attomus architecture looks like and how internally we approach development and client work and what tools we use.

Clearly as partners of Netlify, Jetbrains, XCP-ng and Atlassian we tend towards using their products and services as the basis of our infrastructure, “eat your own dogfood” being the internal mantra, but there’s value in explaining the reasoning and how we utliise each to combine into the enterprise landscape that we operate.

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Do you need a DLP Strategy?

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The Importance of DLP Strategies in Business

Today, data breaches are all too common and can happen quickly. A hacker might be able to compromise a laptop or workstation with access to customer information or steal data from the cloud server of a third-party vendor. 

It’s not just your own business that’s at risk either - you could also be subjected to an attack by organised hacking groups looking for their next big payday. The threat that they pose to your business is real, but there are steps you can take to minimise the risks.

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Online Hiring in the Cybersecurity Field

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In the present day, nearly all companies are digital. And if they’re not fully digital, they are quickly moving in that direction. Whether it be hiring, recruitment, employee management, or day-to-day tasks, most organisations function primarily with an internet connection. Online presence has become a vital element for companies nowadays and not just for gaining a profit. Did you know that 37% of job seekers will move on to another job offer if they can’t find information about the company online? This has made the recruitment process a lot more challenging. But worry no more. This article is designed to give you valuable information about online hiring in the cybersecurity industry and its true value for your business.

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7 Tips for Better Mobile Application Security

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Smartphones nowadays are powerful enough to match what laptops can do. Not only are they portable and easy to carry, but they are also essential beacons of communication and information that have become an integral part of our everyday lives.

Due to its many advantages, the use of mobile technology is exponentially rising. Work landscapes and life as we know it has evolved rapidly because of the pandemic. People are now working from anywhere, and having a smartphone is not just a ‘must-have’—it is already a requirement to stay connected wherever we are in the world.

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