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The AI Journal: When your AI Provider Goes Bankrupt: A Hidden Security Risk CISOs Can’t Ignore
January 9, 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, CISOs face a growing but overlooked risk: what happens when an AI vendor collapses and takes data, models and security with it. Hear from Sam Kirkman, NetSPI Director of Services EMEA in this article.
TechNative: Turning Regulation into Resilience with Pentesting
January 9, 2026
Sam Kirkman, NetSPI Director of Services for EMEA, writing in TechNative examines how rising regulatory pressure is reshaping the role of penetration testing, turning compliance requirements into a driver of genuine cyber resilience.
Professional Security Magazine: Growing security risk of AI vendor insolvency
December 18, 2025
Professional Security Magazine explored the emerging cybersecurity implications of AI vendor bankruptcies, with an article from NetSPI’s Sam Kirkman warning that insolvency could expose sensitive data, disrupt services, and undermine resilience.
Digitalisation World: Turning regulatory demands into cyber resilience through pentesting
December 18, 2025
Digitalisation World shows how penetration testing is becoming central to regulatory compliance and resilience, in an article by Sam Kirkman, Director of Services for EMEA at NetSPI.
When Your AI Provider Goes Bankrupt: 6 CISO Insights to Stay Ahead of AI Vendor Failure
December 8, 2025
AI vendor failure poses risks to data, security, and operations. Learn six CISO strategies to prepare for instability and protect your organisation effectively.
Pentesting for Third-Party Risk Management
November 25, 2025
Learn why traditional third-party risk management fails and what CISOs must demand from vendors, including continuous pentesting, to manage third-party risk effectively.
Turning Regulation into a Resilience Advantage: 6 Top Pentesting Tips for CISOs
November 4, 2025
Regulations and cyber threats are moving at breakneck speed. And so are expectations from boards, regulators, and auditors. For today’s CISOs, the real question isn’t “Are we compliant?” it’s “Are we resilient?”
From Pentest Report to Boardroom Strategy in 5 Steps
August 25, 2025
Learn how to turn technical findings from penetration testing into executive action with a five-step approach for maximizing pentesting value.
Sky News: What Should M&S Customers Do After Criminals Stole Personal Data in Huge Attack?
May 14, 2025
Sky News reported on the growing concerns from NetSPI cybersecurity experts following M&S confirmation that personal customer data was stolen.
ITV News: M&S and Co-op: What We Know Weeks After Cyber Attacks
May 13, 2025
ITV News reported on the enduring effects of a sophisticated cyber attack that hit major UK retailers Marks & Spencer and Co-op
The Independent: Cyber experts issue urgent advice to M&S customers after data breach
May 13, 2025
The Independent reported on guidance issued by NetSPI cybersecurity expert following M&S confirmation that personal customer data was stolen.
Evening Standard: Why Is It Taking M&S So Long to Recover from a Cyber Attack?
April 30, 2025
The Evening Standard features NetSPI’s Sam Kirkman on Marks & Spencer’s continued recovery challenges following a cyber-attack impacting online and in-store services.