Last week I attended a cyber security event put on by Schools North East, a network of all the schools in the North East of England, set up by Head Teachers over twelve years ago. They are the first and only regional network of schools in the UK and work to create a unique culture … Continue reading It’s not just data
Udder Disaster
I’ve been to VentureFest a few times when it was at Newcastle United’s ground though this is the first time that I have ever presented. It was also the first time that I had been to the Common Room, right next door to the Lit and Phil, which I go to regularly. I have been … Continue reading Udder Disaster
Listen – ‘It’s Cyber Up North’
This week we recorded our eleventh episode of ‘It’s Cyber Up North’. The title says it all as this is a podcast about cyber security right here in the region and beyond. It comes in two flavours, one which covers live issues in the rapidly changing cyber security market, such as LastPass and Capita, while … Continue reading Listen – ‘It’s Cyber Up North’
Coffee Cake and Collaboration #2
Last week (wednesday 26 April) saw CyberNorth’s second coffee, cake and collaboration event with Newcastle University’s Cyber Security and Resilience and Security and Resilient Systems Group. The idea behind these events is to encourage all parts of the cyber security sector to come together and work on new opportunities. Clearly the University has the resources … Continue reading Coffee Cake and Collaboration #2
Bullying
Image thanks to Sky News I haven’t read the report and I doubt that very many have either but if you believe what you read then Raab’s removal from office was a political stitch up. It seems that the left wing civil service has colluded to oust a saintly minister whose only crime was to … Continue reading Bullying
Little trees
I wish... Honestly, I am trying my best to slow down, with a view to eventually stop what I am doing. It’s not that easy though as there is so much going on that is interesting and the world doesn’t turn to my rhythm. The end of September is supposed to be some hiatus for … Continue reading Little trees
Coworking space
Image thanks to Coworker I know it’s a long time ago now but I do miss Campus North. For those of you either too young or not from these parts it was a coworking space on Carliol Square close enough to the centre of Newcastle. It was a place where you could hang out, meet … Continue reading Coworking space
The working week
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with the despatch box to present his spring budget to parliament on March 15, 2023 in London, England. Highlights of the 2023 budget are an increase in the tax-free allowance for pensions which the Chancellor hopes will stem the number of people taking … Continue reading The working week
Sitting opposite
Image thanks to Stratasan.com I’m in the middle of some negotiations. To be fair I am actually at the start. I won’t say what it is about as they are ongoing and wouldn’t want to jeopardise the outcome. That’s the way of negotiations, they are best done out of the glare of the public eye, … Continue reading Sitting opposite
AI will eat itself
Image thanks to unwindai-substack You can’t deny technology. It happens all the time. Our lives are constantly changing on the back of it. Such is the way of humanity ever since we lifted that first flint. The only difference between then and now, a gap of perhaps 600,000 years, is the pace of change. Eras … Continue reading AI will eat itself
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 