Laws, Mistakes, and Habits Put Trust on the Line
Paul Holland • Founder, Beyond Encryption
This month shows how quickly trust can unravel.
When regulators, providers, or even the tools we rely on slip up, the impact is immediate.
From Apple's encryption standoff to banking's shadow use of WhatsApp, the fact is: privacy depends on constant vigilance.
UK Backs Away from Apple Encryption Order
Chiara Castro • TechRadar
The government has stepped back from forcing Apple to weaken iCloud encryption. But the law that allows such demands remains in place - meaning any provider of secure communication could be asked next.
FCA Finds 178 Messaging Breaches in UK Banks
Paul Clarke • Financial News London
The FCA uncovered 178 cases of bank staff using WhatsApp and Signal for business, with senior leaders responsible in more than 40%. When sensitive conversations happen out of sight, transparency and accountability are put at risk.
Flaw Found in Critical Radio Encryption Protocol
Matt Burgess • Wired
Researchers found a flaw in radios still used by police and critical infrastructure teams across Europe. A weak protocol reduced effective key strength, making interception possible - proof that encryption must evolve as threats do.
Human Error, Email, and the New Era of Cybersecurity
Paul Holland • Founder, Beyond Encryption
One wrong click can expose sensitive data and trigger regulatory scrutiny. This article explores why firms are moving from training alone to tools that monitor and prevent human error at the source.
What Is a Passkey and Is It Safe?
Sam Kendall • Marketing, Beyond Encryption
Passwords are reused, stolen, and guessed. Passkeys offer a simpler login that's much harder to phish - here's how they work and when to use them.
Secure Messaging Showdown
Sam Kendall • Marketing, Beyond Encryption
From Signal and WhatsApp to secure email, we look at which tools protect privacy best, where they fall short, and what works for regulated communication.
Your Customer's Worst Day: How to Be Ready When Cybercrime Hits
Charlotte Hooper • The Cyber Helpline
Charlotte Hooper of The Cyber Helpline shares what victims of fraud and online abuse really go through - and how firms can protect trust by responding with clarity, empathy, and action.
Scottish Widows’ Transformation: Customer Experience at Scale
Leslee Ross • Scottish Widows
Learn how a trusted pensions provider is modernising digital access for millions - proving security and simplicity can scale together.
Beyond Encryption × Sefas Innovation
We've partnered with Sefas Innovation to deliver a secure, scalable way to send customer communications - combining advanced document design with Mailock's encryption, identity checks, and tracking.
Two-factor authentication walks into a bar.
The bartender says: “I'll need to see some ID, a text from your phone, and your mother's maiden name...”