#booksky Last week's sabbatical readings were taken from... 🙈 @sarahasmith.bsky.social gets a look in... 😇
Sarah Armstrong-Smith
@sarahasmith.bsky.social
Executive Security & Crisis Leader, Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author, Lover of Doggos 🐶 🇬🇧
Exactly four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bellingcat’s Volunteer Community looks back at the data we have collected on civilian harm during this time - documenting attacks on cities and the near-total destruction of rural villages. www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/02...
How Russia’s War Has Devastated Civilian Life in Ukraine - bellingcat
Russia's full-invasion of Ukraine began four years ago today. While Ukraine has resisted, the impact on civilian life continues to be severe.
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Today marks the 4 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ex Commander in Chief and Ambassador to the UK, provides his take on the evolution of the battlefield, and what this means for ending the war. www.saraharmstrong-smith.com/the-future-o...
Cyber resilience isn’t a side project—it’s the strategy. An exclusive interview with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, one of the world’s foremost voices on cybersecurity and crisis leadership. spr.ly/633217Cdmt #FoundryExpert #Security #DataCenter
Check out my new article ‘A new precedent for future state-level conflict’, following the US operation to capture Venezuela President Maduro…. www.saraharmstrong-smith.com/a-new-preced...
A new precedent for future state-level conflict - Secure Horizons
This blog is written in response to the Cybernews article in which I contributed my thoughts on the power outage that hit Caracas on ... Read More
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I was delighted to contribute my thoughts to @cybernews.bsky.social , on the precedence being set for the blurring of lines between military operations and law enforcement, in light of the US capture of President Maduro. cybernews.com/cyber-war/us...
How the US shut down power in Caracas, and what it signals for the future of cyber warfare
The power outage that hit Venezuela's capital on Saturday, as the US launched targeted air strikes, offers a rare glimpse into how cyber, space, and electronic capabilities are being used to disrupt c...
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The doggos are dismembering their Christmas toys one by one! 😬😆
👩💻 Diversity drives innovation in cybersecurity! Discover how diverse perspectives strengthen teams, fuel creativity, and the best advice I ever heard for overcoming imposter syndrome! #SarahTalks #Leadership #Diversity
🕵️♂️ Spot the fake: Disinformation and deepfakes in cyber influence operations Learn how to protect yourself and your organisation from manipulation, and why accountability for what you share matters more than ever. #SarahTalks #Disinformation #Deepfakes #CyberInfluence
🗓️𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽!📚 It's already a couple of weeks into December, but we'd be remiss not to share our monthly review recap for November... Each review page on our site now includes affiliate links to purchase the books, supporting the Canon. 🙏 #CyberCanon #CybersecurityBooks (1/3...)
🌍 Where’s Your Data? Navigating AI and Global Regulations Episode 5 tackles the challenges of data sovereignty in an AI-driven world. I discuss how to align policies, meet legal requirements, and keeping your organisation resilient as tech evolves. #SarahTalks #DataSovereignty #AI
My interview with Defence24 regarding NATO and UK’s military and cyber readiness in light of global instability, technological competition and hybrid threats against Europe Check it out… defence24.com/technology/n...
NATO’s Hybrid Strategy: Lessons from Ukraine [Interview]
„While NATO has made significant progress in strengthening its eastern flank and enhancing cyber capabilities, readiness for hybrid confrontation requires a multidisciplinary approach” - s...
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🌐 Cybersecurity on the global stage: Geopolitics & Influence Episode 4 connect the dots between cyber threats, geopolitics, and influence operations. Discover why long-term thinking is essential for staying ahead in a changing and uncertain world. #SarahTalks #Geopolitics #CyberInfluence
⚡ Ready for anything: Building resilience in cybersecurity Episode 3 dives into crisis leadership and risk management. Learn how to prepare for the worst, bounce back from incidents, and confidence in your cyber strategy. #SarahTalks #CyberResilience #CrisisLeadership #RiskManagement
🏢 Culture: One of your best weapons against cyber threats In Episode 2, we reveal how a strong, positive culture empowers people, builds trust, and protects your organisation from within, and why a blame culture breeds apathy. #SarahTalks, #Culture #Governance #Trust
🚀 Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem - it’s a business imperative! I'm kicking off my new 8-part mini series by discussing why cyber risk belongs in the boardroom, how security investments drive long-term success, and why 'secure by design' is the future of business. #SarahTalks
HomelandSecurity have sent letters to #Anthropic, #Google, and #QuantumXchange, requesting a subcommittee on 17th December The hearing will examine how AI, quantum, and hyperscale cloud are transforming offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities Bookmark your diaries! 🧐
Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? So how do you break the cycle? The doggo has some wise words… 🐕 🐕 🐕 www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...?
Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? | Sarah Armstrong-Smith
Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? We spend so much time reacting to today’s risks and issues, that by the time we’ve built the strategy, and deployed th...
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“On becoming the first female Director General of MI5, did you experience imposter syndrome?” Dame Stella: “HELL NO! I earned my seat at the table, and if there was something I didn’t know, I bloody well learned it” My hero… 😍 news.sky.com/story/dame-s...
Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died
In a 29-year career, the "housewife superspy", who was the agency's first publicly-named spymaster, "broke through long-standing barriers" and "ushered in a new era of openness and transparency", acco...
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Episode 7 is out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re excited to bring you the latest episode of @cybersisters.bsky.social @lisaforte.bsky.social and I chat with Tim Ward, CEO of Think Cyber, where we delve into what it really takes to change how people behave online? m.youtube.com/watch?v=9aMZ...
Cyber Sisters x Tim Ward | Behaviour: It Cannot Be Changed Without Changing Our Thinking
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The world is not a happy place in 2025! 😟 It's a tough call, but I find it hard to disagree. I am still with Leonard Cohen, though, in the feeling that cheerfulness keeps breaking through. Nonetheless, hacktivism is not what it is and there is much to be concerned about. Great talk 👇
Sarah Armstrong-Smith@sarahasmith.bsky.social · last yr.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Episode 6 is out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re excited to bring you the next episode of @cybersisters.bsky.social @lisaforte.bsky.social and I sit down with ethical hacker Glenn Wilkinson to unpack the complex world of hacktivism, and the fine line between protest and cybercrime m.youtube.com/watch?v=cKJ2...
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Episode 6 is out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re excited to bring you the next episode of @cybersisters.bsky.social @lisaforte.bsky.social and I sit down with ethical hacker Glenn Wilkinson to unpack the complex world of hacktivism, and the fine line between protest and cybercrime m.youtube.com/watch?v=cKJ2...
Cyber Sisters x Glenn Wilkinson | Hacktivism: Who Decides Right from Wrong?
YouTube video by CyberSisters
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⭐ ⭐⭐ Episode 5 is out! ⭐ ⭐⭐ We're excited to bring you the next episode of @cybersisters.bsky.social @lisaforte.bsky.social and I chat with Seamus Lennon at @threatlocker.bsky.social about zero-day vulnerabilities, digital weapons and why a failure to patch is negligence youtu.be/Qucd2-aBNxY
Cyber Sisters x Seamus Lennon - Zero Days: A Bidding War on Digital Weapons
YouTube video by CyberSisters
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Get ready for episode 5 of @cybersisters.bsky.social @lisaforte.bsky.social and I are joined by Seamus Lennon, @threatlocker.bsky.social, for an eye-opening discussion on zero-day vulnerabilities, and digital weapons. Set your reminders, as the next episode drops on Weds 21st May. 😎
Get ready for episode 5 of @cybersisters.bsky.social @lisaforte.bsky.social and I are joined by Seamus Lennon, @threatlocker.bsky.social, for an eye-opening discussion on zero-day vulnerabilities, and digital weapons. Set your reminders, as the next episode drops on Weds 21st May. 😎