SharePoint’s one-time passcode sharing retires on 1 October 2026
If you share files out of SharePoint or OneDrive with people outside your organisation, the way they get in has already changed. Older links start dying in October. This is for the person who has just had a client phone up and say: it’s asking me to create an account and I don’t know what […]
The wrong test — Palantir and NHS data
NHS reassurances about Palantir miss the point. UK GDPR decides accountability. The US CLOUD Act decides reach — and technical access to identifiable patient data creates real exposure.
Read Receipts for Secure File Sharing
Know the moment your safedrop is opened I may be the only person still alive who actually remembers read receipts from these super early days of email 😉 Back then, you could actually tell if someone had read your message, it’s so long ago, I can’t even really remember how it worked! But when you’re […]
The ICO expects you to encrypt. Here’s what that actually means.
The ICO now expects encryption when sending personal data. Most tools still fall short – especially on CLOUD Act risks. Here’s what it really means for councils and law firms, and why reputation (not just fines) is the real sting.
AI I Can Finally Use (Because I Don’t Trust Those Tech Bro F*ckers With My Data)
I use AI every day. We’ve generated most of the code for Safedrop 2026 with AI. It’s bloody amazing, and frightening (And I don’t know what to tell my kids about career choices!) But there’s always been this moment — hand hovering over the keyboard — where I think: I can’t paste this in here. […]
Email Security Best Practices
Email security is vitally important in keeping you and your business secure. Here are some top tips on how to keep yourself safe when sending emails, especially if they contain confidential information and attachments. 0. Use safedrop If you need to send secure messages and files, use a secure file sharing solution such as safedrop. […]
Understanding the NIS2 Directive
Understanding the NIS2 Directive: Key Points for Your Business The European Union’s NIS2 Directive, set for adoption by member states by October 17th 2024, aims to enhance cybersecurity across critical sectors. This directive supersedes the original NIS and introduces updated measures to combat cyber threats, ensure data protection, and improve incident response. Why the Update? […]
How to Share Large Files via Email (The Complete Guide)
When you just need to get something done, Outlook and the other cabal of business email providers tend to get in the way. Sharing information quickly and efficiently is crucial to effective business practice. Whether you’re a professional, a student, or simply someone who needs to send large files to friends and family, you’ve likely […]
SEC Charges SolarWinds CISO: A Critical Examination of Cybersecurity Accountability
On June 6, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against SolarWinds Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Timothy Brown. This move marks a significant development in the enforcement of cybersecurity accountability, particularly in the wake of the catastrophic 2020 cyberattack that compromised numerous government and corporate systems. The SEC’s charges raise important […]
The Risks of Hosting All Data with One Provider
In today’s digital age, businesses and organisations often rely on cloud providers to store and manage their data. While this offers many advantages, such as scalability, cost savings, and convenience, it also comes with significant risks. One recent incident that highlights these risks involved Google and the Australian superannuation fund, UniSuper. What Happened to UniSuper’s […]
