Who’s Holding the Security Door Open?
Nov 17, 2025
This week, we examine how small security gaps, such as weak passwords, outdated systems, and human trust, open the door to major breaches and highlight the technologies that can strengthen defences by design.
One Password Fail
Following a dramatic daylight jewel heist at the Louvre, reports reveal a decade of warnings about outdated systems, weak passwords, and underfunded cybersecurity, including a password literally set to “Louvre.”
One Infographic
Source: National Cyber Security Centre
One Article
This article unpacks eight of the biggest data breaches since 2020, including what was exposed, why it happened, and what it cost. A reminder that in most cases, human error, weak internal controls, or neglected infrastructure were the root cause.
One Simple Truth
From impersonated employees to breached help desks, attackers are bypassing security by exploiting human trust. It proves that people are often the weakest link in cybersecurity.
One Possible Solution
This article by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) looks at how PETs are moving from compliance tools into systems engineering, emphasising their role in shifting trust to technology rather than individuals.
