Every Team needs a Midfield General
There are loads of analogies and life lessons that you can take from the beautiful game of football and if you need any convincing of this – just watch a single episode of Ted Lasso. Be warned however – that …
It’s Trick or Treat Month!
For those of us that follow the world of cybersecurity – you will know that October is all about celebrating the Month of Cybersecurity Awareness. It happens every year and although, in my humble opinion – every month is Cybersecurity …
The DIY Guide to Cyber Security
Last year we moved house. But we didn’t just move house we also moved country – as we never do things by half. We like the quaint country cottage type house in the middle of nowhere – so that’s where …
From Yo Yo Champions to Polar Bear Wardens
I don’t mind admitting that I am by far the oldest member of my team at work and I also don’t mind admitting that I am far from being the wisest! The knees are going, I now must wear +2 …
Take 5 Against the Scammers
I am (finally) moving house. My lovely wife gets a new kitchen, bathroom, bedroom furniture, carpets, curtains etc and the trade-off is that I get a new TV. Got to be big and got to be OLED but not too …
“Everybody Has a Plan Until You Get a Punch in the Mouth”
I heard this recently on the TV being attributed to Mike Tyson which made me chuckle for a couple of reasons. One because it is a great quote and secondly the surprise that such wise words actually came from Mike …
Learning to Spread Your Wings
Many of you will know that I love wildlife and nature. I am very lucky to live in the countryside where we share our garden (and sometimes the house) with a multitude of wild creatures. It also means that it …
Why is a fork-lift truck driver not a geek?
I have always been interested in computers and technology. Even when it wasn’t very technologically advanced – it amazed me. Like a lot of people of a certain age – we have seen the technological revolution unfold in front of …
Is your network device fit for the road?
Earlier this week (24 Nov 2021) the UK Government announced the publication of a new law which sets out to protect consumers of certain technical devices from cyber attacks. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill – factsheets – …
Surfing LNER
Anybody remember the classic Beachboys song ‘Surfing USA’? Well how about ‘Surfing LNER’ as an alternative? I am getting dismayed in my classes as my references to all time great music hits are now being met with sideways glances and …