Why the “Principle of Least Privilege” works and something for free…

“Principle of Least Privilege”

The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is a fundamental concept in cybersecurity. It ensures that users are granted only the minimum necessary access rights required to perform their job functions. This principle is one I always enforce in cyber security as it is a powerful way of defending the most …

Because It’s Friday – A follow-up to the Mary Queen of Scots cyber security story

Mary Queen of Scots

This is an interesting follow on to the story we included in “Because It’s Friday” a couple of weeks back where a cipher created by Mary Queen of Scots was decrypted having been a secret since the 16th century. Rupert Goodwins fits Mary’s life and political activities into modern day …