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If any of you are like me, you'll have seen Microsoft’s recent piece detailing SesameOp—a novel backdoor that exploits the OpenAI Assistants API for command-and-control in cloud environments. There’s something deeply unsettling about attackers co-opting our most advanced tools against us. This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill malware story; it’s a wake-up call about how generative... Continue Reading →
The regulatory landscape in Europe is shifting rapidly, particularly as it relates to the security of critical infrastructure. I have observed a marked evolution from prescriptive compliance towards risk-based frameworks, with the introduction of NIS2 and DORA setting new expectations for technology leaders and CISOs. Freddy Dezeure’s recent analysis highlights the strategic challenges facing organisations... Continue Reading →
Welcome back, cloud enthusiasts! I’m Richard Hogan, co-host of “Cloudy with a Chance of Insights”, and today I’m thrilled to bring you an in-depth companion blog to Episode 23: Front Door Fiascos, Diagram Deaths, and the Security Theatre: A Cloudy Rant. In this episode, we dig into some of the most pressing – and perplexing... Continue Reading →
This year’s GitHub Universe 2025 event in San Francisco offered a clear signal to technology leaders: agentic workflows and AI-driven collaboration are now at the heart of software development. The announcements and data shared on stage reflected a world where developers no longer simply write code, but instead orchestrate autonomous systems that understand and act... Continue Reading →
Every so often, a partnership changes in ways that matter beyond the press release. The latest announcement from Microsoft and OpenAI is one of those moments. It’s not about hype or glossy headlines—it’s about how two organisations plan to work together for the next decade and what that means for the rest of us. When... Continue Reading →
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