• The Imperative of Continuous Security Controls Validation

    Continuous Security Controls Validation is a crucial component of a mature cybersecurity program. It moves beyond traditional point-in-time assessments to provide ongoing, real-time insights into an organisation’s security posture. In today’s threat landscape, which is marked by sophisticated and rapidly evolving attacks like supply chain compromises and AI-driven social engineering, CISOs need to prove the

  • Evaluating MITRE ATT&CK Testing Tools

    In an era of evolving threats, evaluating MITRE ATT&CK testing tools is the only way to ensure your defences aren’t just theoretical, but battle-tested. In the current threat landscape, for instance, where the average cost of a financial sector data breach has climbed to £4.8M ($6.08M). Consequently, the question for CISOs has shifted. Therefore, it

  • Which MITRE ATT&CK Testing Tools are Most Effective for Cybersecurity Teams?

    In the current threat landscape, where the average cost of a financial sector data breach has climbed to USD 6.08M, the question for CISOs has shifted. It’s no longer “Are we secure?” but “How do we prove our resilience to the Board and the Regulator?”. With new EU legislation like DORA and NIS2 mandating continuous,

  • Why Adversarial Exposure Validation is Your New Cyber Defense Standard

    The cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than ever. Installing security tools and waiting for an incident is no longer a viable strategy. Modern organizations must shift from reactive security to proactive, continuous validation. This is the core principle of Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV), a methodology designed to confirm your security controls are effective against

  • Achieving Cyber Resilience with Adversarial Exposure Validation

    Adversarial Exposure is redefining how organisations approach cybersecurity. By providing continuous validation to help achieve true cyber resilience. The imperative for modern businesses is clear: it’s no longer if you will face a cyber incident, but when. This reality has elevated the concept of Cyber Resilience from a buzzword to a fundamental operational requirement. Resilience,

  • How to Test Red Canary MITRE ATT&CK Forever Techniques

    At the recent MITRE ATT&CK conference, ATT&CKCon in Washington, leading MSSP Red Canary presented an interesting keynote presentation on how they advise organisations should use MITRE ATT&CK in cyber defence. The first takeaway is: Don’t boil the ocean. Many organisations waste their time and efforts on vanity statistics, particularly when trying to map their detection

  • Understanding the NIS2 Directive: A Comprehensive Overview

    The NIS2 Directive represents a significant evolution in the European Union’s approach to cybersecurity, aiming to bolster the resilience of network and information systems across various critical sectors. This directive not only updates the previous NIS1 framework but also expands its scope, introducing more stringent requirements for member states and organisations alike. In this article,

  • Ronan Lavelle accepted into Forbes Technology Council

    Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for leading CIOs, CTOs, and top-tier technology executives Cheltenham, United Kingdom – September 19, 2025 – Validato CEO & Co-Founder Ronan Lavelle joins the prestigious Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community reserved for the world’s leading CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. Lavelle was hand-selected by a review committee