The Overlook

A clear view of compliance, security & AI governance.

Our weekly briefing on what changed, and what it means if you run a business, not a security team.

October 28, 2026

Vantage Points: Your Data Lives in Other Hands

This week’s headlines show how much of your customers’ information sits with vendors, platforms, and website tools you don’t fully control. Here’s what that means in practice, and a few calm questions worth asking.

Vendor Risk Data Privacy Compliance
October 16, 2026

Vantage Points: The Systems You Forgot You Run

This week’s headlines point to the routers, VPNs, and file-sharing tools that quietly sit at the edge of a business. We also look at why a breach keeps costing money long after the news cycle moves on.

Risk Management Data Privacy Compliance
October 7, 2026

Vantage Points: When Backups Become the Target

This week’s headlines point to a shift in how ransomware groups operate — going after the safety net first — alongside a reminder that attackers are moving faster than most organizations can patch.

Ransomware Incident Response Cyber Resilience
September 30, 2026

Vantage Points: The Boring Patches That Matter Most

A wave of critical flaws in everyday network gear, plus AI showing up on both sides of the attack, are this week’s reminder that unglamorous maintenance is still the best defense you have.

Vulnerability Management AI Governance Compliance
September 22, 2026

Vantage Points: When Trust Becomes the Vulnerability

This week’s headlines share a common thread: attackers and regulators alike are targeting the trust businesses place in software, vendors, and data handling practices.

Vendor Risk Data Privacy Cybersecurity
August 19, 2026

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