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What happens when cyber threats become harder to detect, faster to execute and more convincing than ever?AI is rewriting the rules of cyber security, enabling attackers to create increasingly sophisticated threats, from deepfake impersonations to highly targeted phishing campaigns. For organisations, the challenge is no longer just detecting an attack, but ensuring their incident response strategies are ready for a new generation of AI-enabled threats.In a recent article published by SC Media UK, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director in Information Security at UBDS Digital, shares her expert insights into the evolving threat landscape and how organisations can strengthen their cyber resilience.Drawing on her expertise, Tracey highlights the importance of preparing incident response plans for AI-enabled threats. She also emphasises the need to rethink traditional security awareness training, placing greater focus on robust identity verification and trusted communication channels to protect sensitive information and critical operations.Discover Tracey's insights, alongside perspectives from other cyber security experts, on how organisations can adapt their incident response strategies to stay ahead of emerging AI-driven threats.

What happens when cyber criminals exploit trust rather than technology to gain access to sensitive information?The recent Revolut data breach has highlighted a growing challenge for financial institutions, as sophisticated social engineering tactics expose vulnerabilities in internal processes, identity verification and organisational security controls.In a recent article published by SC Media UK, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director in Information Security at UBDS Digital, shares her expert insights into the incident and the key lessons it offers CISOs and cyber security leaders.Drawing on her expertise, Tracey highlights how rapid growth in the fintech sector can challenge existing security frameworks. She emphasises the importance of robust verification processes, stronger security controls and proactive risk management. She also underscores the role of transparency and timely communication in maintaining customer trust following a breach.Discover Tracey's perspective, alongside insights from other industry experts, on how organisations can learn from the Revolut breach and strengthen their cyber resilience.

AI doesn’t have to go wrong on a global scale to create serious risks for businesses. So, are organisations doing enough to govern it?As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday business operations, the challenge is no longer just about embracing innovation, but ensuring it is deployed securely, responsibly and with the right oversight.In a recent article published by ISMS.online, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Group and one of our experts at UBDS Digital, shares her perspective on the growing importance of responsible AI adoption.Tracey highlights why visibility, accountability and structured governance are essential to managing AI-related risks, from shadow AI and data security to unreliable outputs. She also explores how frameworks such as ISO 42001 can help organisations strengthen oversight, manage risks effectively and build greater trust in AI-driven systems.Her insights reinforce a crucial message: effective AI governance isn't about slowing innovation; it's about enabling organisations to innovate securely, responsibly and with confidence.

The UK’s biggest cyber security regulatory shake-up in nearly a decade is on the horizon. Is your organisation prepared?As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill marks a significant step towards strengthening national cyber resilience, introducing greater regulatory scrutiny and raising expectations for organisations across critical sectors.In a recent article published by SC Media UK, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director in Information Security and one of our experts at UBDS Digital, shares her perspective on what the proposed legislation means for UK organisations and how they can prepare for the evolving regulatory landscape.Tracey highlights the Bill’s implications for regulatory accountability, incident reporting and supply chain security, emphasising the need for organisations to take a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities, managing cyber risks and strengthening operational resilience.Her insights reinforce a key message: cyber resilience is no longer simply a compliance requirement; it is a business imperative. Organisations that prioritise robust governance, proactive risk management and continuous improvement will be better positioned to navigate regulatory change and build long-term resilience.

A cyber incident can happen in moments. What an organisation does next can shape its reputation for years to come.In ISMS.online’s latest article, ‘Beyond The Breach: Why The Response Is Now The Story’, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Group and an expert within UBDS Digital, explores why cyber incident response and resilience must go far beyond technical recovery.Tracey highlights that when a breach occurs, speed, transparency and strong leadership matter. Clear communication, coordinated decision-making and a well-rehearsed response can make a significant difference in maintaining trust while navigating operational and regulatory pressures.Her message is clear: detect, contain, respond and recover. Cyber resilience is not simply about preventing or stopping an attack; it is about being prepared for what comes next.

What can underground forums reveal about the cyber risks facing your organisation?In her latest article for SC Media UK, Tracey Hannan-Jones, Consulting Director in Information Security at UBDS Digital, offers an expert perspective on why underground forums should be viewed as a valuable source of cyber-threat intelligence.Tracey explains how conversations between cybercriminals can provide early indications of emerging threats, exposed vulnerabilities and potential targets. When interpreted effectively, these signals can help organisations move beyond reactive security, anticipate risk and make better-informed decisions about their cyber resilience.Drawing on her extensive information security expertise at UBDS Digital, Tracey provides practical insight into what businesses can learn from the criminal underground—and why listening to these conversations matters.Read the full article and explore Tracey’s insights.

Does the UK IT channel have an ageism issue?As technology continues to move at pace, the industry’s focus often turns to the next generation of talent. But building a strong, resilient workforce also means recognising the value of experience, perspective and expertise at every stage of a career.In a recent IT Channel Oxygen feature, four industry leaders share their views on ageism in the UK IT channel and what organisations can do to create more inclusive, multigenerational workplaces.Among the experts contributing is Emma Durkin, Group Chief People Officer at UBDS Group, who brings the UBDS Digital perspective on creating a culture where people are valued for the skills, experience and insight they bring — not their age.Emma highlights the importance of looking beyond traditional career paths and recognising the depth of knowledge, transferable skills and fresh perspectives that experienced professionals and career returners can bring to technology businesses.It’s an important conversation about challenging assumptions, widening access to opportunity and ensuring the IT industry benefits from talent across every generation.Read Emma’s insights, alongside perspectives from other industry leaders, in the full IT Channel Oxygen article: Does the UK IT channel have an ageism issue? 4 leaders weigh in.

UBDS Digital expertise: What does it really take to recover from a cyber attack in 24 hours?When a cyber attack hits, the pressure to restore operations is immediate. But rapid recovery is about far more than getting systems back online — it requires preparation, clear decision-making and confidence that recovery can be achieved securely.In ITPro’s 24 Hours to Recover from a Cyber Attack, industry experts examine whether the expectation of restoring core operations within a day is realistic, and what organisations need to have in place to make that possible.Tracey Hannan-Jones, Information Security Consulting Director at UBDS Digital, contributes her expert perspective, drawing on UBDS Digital’s deep experience in information security, cyber resilience and incident preparedness.Tracey emphasises that meeting a 24-hour recovery target depends on genuine organisational rigour. That means having well-documented and regularly rehearsed incident response plans, clearly defined responsibilities, pre-approved communications and recovery infrastructure that has been thoroughly tested before an incident occurs.Her comments underline a critical point: cyber resilience cannot be built in the middle of a crisis. Organisations that invest in preparation, testing and clear governance are far better positioned to respond decisively, minimise disruption and recover with confidence.Read the full ITPro article to explore Tracey’s insights and learn how organisations can strengthen their cyber resilience, improve incident readiness and build a more robust approach to recovery.