Colette Weston 🏊🏻♀️🚴🏼♀️🏃♀️🇬🇧
@coletteweston.bsky.social
The most interesting people I know still don’t know what they want to do! Nice, speak Geek/Cyber. OW Swimmer / triathlete / IM70.3 / GBR AquaBike! Neo-generalist & restless multi-disciplinarian! Described as “scarily good!” 😈
Pinned
Back to work after a long & beautiful weekend away, doing my triathlon / AquaBike thing.
If only I could retire rn, & spend all my days training & having fun!
#TopTip kids, put money in your pension ASAP.
If only I could retire rn, & spend all my days training & having fun!
#TopTip kids, put money in your pension ASAP.
Careful what you wish for! Posted this yesterday & today I’m on gardening leave until the 20th Aug! If you are in need of a kick ass #cyber project manager / scoper, I am the one you have been looking for! Check my LinkedIn for recommendations.
In the mean time I’ll be on my bike. 🙂
In the mean time I’ll be on my bike. 🙂
It’s #5pmFriday & time to reset! The quiet effort you put in over the last few weeks & months is the foundation for future wins. Patience pays off, & I have a feeling the view from the next peak will be amazing. I have some good news coming soon, what are you celebrating?
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s #5pmFriday & time to reset! The quiet effort you put in over the last few weeks & months is the foundation for future wins. Patience pays off, & I have a feeling the view from the next peak will be amazing. I have some good news coming soon, what are you celebrating?
UK regulators are gaining enhanced powers to fine companies up to 4% of their annual turnover, or £17mn if that is larger, for #CyberSecurity failures under new legislation & would include sectors such as healthcare, IT services & data centres.
UK regulators set to gain greater powers over cyber security failures
New legislation would give watchdogs the power to fine certain companies up to £17mn or 4% of annual turnover
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK regulators are gaining enhanced powers to fine companies up to 4% of their annual turnover, or £17mn if that is larger, for #CyberSecurity failures under new legislation & would include sectors such as healthcare, IT services & data centres.
Security basics are STILL broken, according to a new report. 73% of orgs take >24 hours to patch critical updates, & 92% of incidents were preventable. Automation of the simple stuff is key. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CyberHygiene
Automation can't fix broken security basics - Help Net Security
Many enterprises admit the security basics are still broken, with slow patching, weak oversight, and poor hygiene exposing major risks.
www.helpnetsecurity.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Security basics are STILL broken, according to a new report. 73% of orgs take >24 hours to patch critical updates, & 92% of incidents were preventable. Automation of the simple stuff is key. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CyberHygiene
The UK plans to strengthen its #PublicServices' defences against #cyberattacks, requiring companies that provide services to private & public sector organisations such as the #NHS to meet strict #security standards.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
www.reuters.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK plans to strengthen its #PublicServices' defences against #cyberattacks, requiring companies that provide services to private & public sector organisations such as the #NHS to meet strict #security standards.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
UK transport #CyberSecurity chiefs at The Department for Transport & the National Cyber Security Centre are investigating Chinese-made buses over potential security risks from Over-the-air updates.
UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made buses
Move to assess potential risk of remote meddling by Beijing with Yutong buses follows investigations in Norway and Denmark
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK transport #CyberSecurity chiefs at The Department for Transport & the National Cyber Security Centre are investigating Chinese-made buses over potential security risks from Over-the-air updates.
Feels like the Bishop has kind of lost the plot here. That there’s a bit of pride creeping in, look at me in front of all these people.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Feels like the Bishop has kind of lost the plot here. That there’s a bit of pride creeping in, look at me in front of all these people.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
Tbh Jesus would probably turn in his grave at the actions of this man & others carrying crosses at a far right rally!
Fundamentalists of any kind are a bit weird.
The @NCSC is cautioning UK shoppers that #AI is making #BlackFriday #scams more deceptive than ever, creating hyper-realistic fake retail sites.
Stop, look, & think before buying!
If it looks too good to be true - it probably is!
#CyberSecurity #ScamAlert
Stop, look, & think before buying!
If it looks too good to be true - it probably is!
#CyberSecurity #ScamAlert
‘Black Fraud Day’: shoppers warned over Black Friday scams
Experts say to avoid unrealistic prices or requests for bank transfers, as AI makes it hard to tell real from fake sites
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The @NCSC is cautioning UK shoppers that #AI is making #BlackFriday #scams more deceptive than ever, creating hyper-realistic fake retail sites.
Stop, look, & think before buying!
If it looks too good to be true - it probably is!
#CyberSecurity #ScamAlert
Stop, look, & think before buying!
If it looks too good to be true - it probably is!
#CyberSecurity #ScamAlert
It’s that #5pmFriday time & that feeling of being stuck is the truly scary thing. Don't be afraid to GROW into your next chapter. What's one thing you're leaving behind this weekend? LMK 💪
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s that #5pmFriday time & that feeling of being stuck is the truly scary thing. Don't be afraid to GROW into your next chapter. What's one thing you're leaving behind this weekend? LMK 💪
UK telcos (BT, O2, Vodafone) unite with a new Fraud Charter to fight the UK's most common crime. They're ramping up data-sharing with banks & call tracing with Ofcom. Security first!
#CyberSecurity #UKTech #Telecoms #AntiFraud
#CyberSecurity #UKTech #Telecoms #AntiFraud
Telecoms Fraud Charter: Industry to combat UK's most prevalent crime
The UK telecoms sector has today launched an updated Telecoms Fraud Sector Charter, marking a significant escalation in the industry's fight against fraud.
www.techuk.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
UK telcos (BT, O2, Vodafone) unite with a new Fraud Charter to fight the UK's most common crime. They're ramping up data-sharing with banks & call tracing with Ofcom. Security first!
#CyberSecurity #UKTech #Telecoms #AntiFraud
#CyberSecurity #UKTech #Telecoms #AntiFraud
Marks & Spencer pegs #CyberAttack cleanup costs at a staggering £136M, contributing to a massive slump in profits. The true cost of a breach is revealed!
#CyberSecurity #RetailTech
#CyberSecurity #RetailTech
M&S pegs cyber cleanup costs at £136M, profits tumble
: Retailer's tech systems aren’t down anymore, but the same can’t be said for its rocky financials
www.theregister.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Marks & Spencer pegs #CyberAttack cleanup costs at a staggering £136M, contributing to a massive slump in profits. The true cost of a breach is revealed!
#CyberSecurity #RetailTech
#CyberSecurity #RetailTech
The UK Government's new #cyber resilience advice on #SupplyChain #Security is slammed as 'too bland' by experts. It reportedly lacks the proactive, #AI-driven tools needed to manage deep third-party #vulnerabilities.
#CyberSecurity #Ransomware
#CyberSecurity #Ransomware
UK Cyber Resilience Advice ‘Too Bland’, Says Northdoor | THINK Digital Partners : THINK Digital Partners
IT supplier Northdoor plc has criticised new UK Government guidance on supply chain resilience, arguing that the advice lacks the practical, tech-driven tools needed to defend against increasingly sophisticated...
www.thinkdigitalpartners.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK Government's new #cyber resilience advice on #SupplyChain #Security is slammed as 'too bland' by experts. It reportedly lacks the proactive, #AI-driven tools needed to manage deep third-party #vulnerabilities.
#CyberSecurity #Ransomware
#CyberSecurity #Ransomware
I would go so far as to say that a lot of companies still don’t understand responsible disclosure & that when an issue is reported (by reputable testers, working at high profile testing companies), you are still ignored & sometimes threatened. 😬
I was led down the wrong path into cybercrime as a teenager. Here’s what I would tell my younger self
Almost a decade after his involvement in a major cyber-attack, Daniel Kelley is now a leading cybersecurity researcher, helping organisations create accurate and accessible cybersecurity content
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I would go so far as to say that a lot of companies still don’t understand responsible disclosure & that when an issue is reported (by reputable testers, working at high profile testing companies), you are still ignored & sometimes threatened. 😬
Major #CyberSecurity risk for the #NHS! Some suppliers are dragging their feet on #Windows11 compatibility for medical devices, leaving trusts with unsupported, vulnerable PCs.
NHS quarantines devices as suppliers drag feet on Windows 11
: Hospitals told to upgrade, but some medical device makers haven't prescribed compatibility yet
www.theregister.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Major #CyberSecurity risk for the #NHS! Some suppliers are dragging their feet on #Windows11 compatibility for medical devices, leaving trusts with unsupported, vulnerable PCs.
Happy Samhain / Halloween. Sorted my double sided 🎃 which is sat in the window. Am all dressed up as a Vampire slayer & have had fun scaring small children when I open the door for the trick or treaters. 🤣🤭
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Happy Samhain / Halloween. Sorted my double sided 🎃 which is sat in the window. Am all dressed up as a Vampire slayer & have had fun scaring small children when I open the door for the trick or treaters. 🤣🤭
It’s #5pmFriday & time to reflect on the week. Did you challenge yourself? If you didn't take any risks, you likely stayed exactly where you were. Let this weekend be your launchpad for something new. Mine is the open water is getting colder. 😰LMK what you’re planning! 👍🏻
October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s #5pmFriday & time to reflect on the week. Did you challenge yourself? If you didn't take any risks, you likely stayed exactly where you were. Let this weekend be your launchpad for something new. Mine is the open water is getting colder. 😰LMK what you’re planning! 👍🏻
Experts weigh in on the security risks of the recent #Microsoft #Azure outage. Is your #cloud data safe after a major disruption?
#CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity
#CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity
Experts weigh in on security risks of Microsoft Azure outage
Microsoft Azure's outage exposed security risks, disrupting key services used by UK organisations and sparking calls for a diversified, sovereign cloud strategy.
itbrief.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Experts weigh in on the security risks of the recent #Microsoft #Azure outage. Is your #cloud data safe after a major disruption?
#CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity
#CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity
New research shows that 70% of major breaches are fueled by "toxic combinations" where seemingly minor risks compound to create a massive vulnerability.
#Cybersecurity
#Cybersecurity
Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches
Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.
securitybrief.ca
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
New research shows that 70% of major breaches are fueled by "toxic combinations" where seemingly minor risks compound to create a massive vulnerability.
#Cybersecurity
#Cybersecurity
#Cybersecurity is no longer a sectoral issue, it is a societal imperative. Every organisation, regardless of size or industry, sits on a digital fault line where a single breach can shake #trust, disrupt operations, & erode reputations built over decades.
malaysia.news.yahoo.com/digital-tran...
malaysia.news.yahoo.com/digital-tran...
How digital transformation has made cybersecurity everyone’s responsibility
Cybersecurity is no longer a sectoral issue. Every organisation, regardless of size or industry, sits on a digital fault line where a single breach can shake trust, disrupt operations, and erode…
malaysia.news.yahoo.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
#Cybersecurity is no longer a sectoral issue, it is a societal imperative. Every organisation, regardless of size or industry, sits on a digital fault line where a single breach can shake #trust, disrupt operations, & erode reputations built over decades.
malaysia.news.yahoo.com/digital-tran...
malaysia.news.yahoo.com/digital-tran...
M&S has ended its IT service desk contract with TCS following a routine procurement review. The move comes months after a major #cyberattack hit the retailer, though both companies insist the decision was planned before the April breach.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
M&S ends contract with TCS after £300m cyberattack fallout
Marks & Spencer has severed its long-running technology helpdesk partnership with Indian outsourcing titan Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the fallout of this year’s cyberattack.
www.computing.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
M&S has ended its IT service desk contract with TCS following a routine procurement review. The move comes months after a major #cyberattack hit the retailer, though both companies insist the decision was planned before the April breach.
#CyberSecurity
#CyberSecurity
183M email / #password pairs, for #Gmail accounts, leaked via infostealer malware from personal devices, not a server hack. #Cybersecurity experts say the scale of the exposure presents a serious risk of account takeovers & identity theft.
Gmail Data Breach: 183 Million Accounts Compromised — Infostealer Malware Behind Massive Leak
A breach exposes 183 million email credentials, including Gmail accounts, traced to infostealer malware rather than a direct Google server hack.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
183M email / #password pairs, for #Gmail accounts, leaked via infostealer malware from personal devices, not a server hack. #Cybersecurity experts say the scale of the exposure presents a serious risk of account takeovers & identity theft.
#5pmFriday reminder: Don't lose the spark that makes you... You.
In a world that constantly encourages conformity, your unique approach, passion, & spirit are what truly set you apart. Protect that, nurture that, & bring it back stronger on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend! 👍🏻
In a world that constantly encourages conformity, your unique approach, passion, & spirit are what truly set you apart. Protect that, nurture that, & bring it back stronger on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend! 👍🏻
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#5pmFriday reminder: Don't lose the spark that makes you... You.
In a world that constantly encourages conformity, your unique approach, passion, & spirit are what truly set you apart. Protect that, nurture that, & bring it back stronger on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend! 👍🏻
In a world that constantly encourages conformity, your unique approach, passion, & spirit are what truly set you apart. Protect that, nurture that, & bring it back stronger on Monday.
Enjoy the weekend! 👍🏻
UK opposition MPs warn the government's "glacial pace" on introducing the new #CyberSecurity & Resilience Bill is "deeply concerning." They are calling for urgent action on stalled #Ransomware proposals.
#NationalSecurity
#NationalSecurity
UK cyber law delays 'deeply concerning,' say MPs
Major recent cybersecurity incidents should spur the British government to act decisively on new cybersecurity laws, opposition MPs say.
therecord.media
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
UK opposition MPs warn the government's "glacial pace" on introducing the new #CyberSecurity & Resilience Bill is "deeply concerning." They are calling for urgent action on stalled #Ransomware proposals.
#NationalSecurity
#NationalSecurity
The #JLR #CyberAttack is now estimated to be the costliest in UK history at £1.9 BILLION. The 5-week production halt has impacted 5,000 businesses in the supply chain, with full recovery not expected until 2026. A huge wake-up call for UK #CyberSecurity.
JLR hack 'is costliest cyber attack in UK history', experts say
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.
www.bbc.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The #JLR #CyberAttack is now estimated to be the costliest in UK history at £1.9 BILLION. The 5-week production halt has impacted 5,000 businesses in the supply chain, with full recovery not expected until 2026. A huge wake-up call for UK #CyberSecurity.
New research confirms #Cybersecurity awareness training is largely ineffective, often failing to reduce #Phishing clicks & sometimes leading to overconfidence. Time to shift from annual compliance to behavioral nudges.
#SecurityAwareness #Training
#SecurityAwareness #Training
Why security awareness training doesn’t work — and how to fix it
Companies have built their security strategies around phishing simulations and educational webinars, tactics that research shows are ineffective.
www.cybersecuritydive.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
New research confirms #Cybersecurity awareness training is largely ineffective, often failing to reduce #Phishing clicks & sometimes leading to overconfidence. Time to shift from annual compliance to behavioral nudges.
#SecurityAwareness #Training
#SecurityAwareness #Training
A nation-state intrusion at F5, blamed on Chinese spies, stole source code for their BIG-IP software. This exposes their internet-facing devices to potential zero-day exploits, creating a massive #SupplyChain #risk for corporate networks.
#Cybersecurity
#Cybersecurity
www.reuters.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A nation-state intrusion at F5, blamed on Chinese spies, stole source code for their BIG-IP software. This exposes their internet-facing devices to potential zero-day exploits, creating a massive #SupplyChain #risk for corporate networks.
#Cybersecurity
#Cybersecurity