External Threat Notifications: A Strategy for Response
A practical framework for organisations to evaluate and respond to external cyber threat notifications based on source reliability and information actionability.
In a world where technology feels like it has never evolved faster, communities face an ever-shifting landscape of digital challenges. We face an environment fraught with complexity and uncertainty, where the promise of new technology is balanced by risks. It’s hard to know what the future holds (though we’ve had some guesses). Today, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Germane Advisory, a consulting firm born from the belief that navigating this landscape doesn't have to be a journey of fear and uncertainty.
At Germane Advisory, we envision a future where organisations and the communities around them prosper in the benefits of new technology together. A future where implementing new technologies responsibly and securely becomes everyone’s expectation - and reality. A future where being a custodian of community and consumer trust is a source of common and shared pride.
This vision isn't just an idea – it's where we think we’ll go together. We’re enthusiastic believers and adopters of new technology, and it’ll be on us to lead by example and share what we learn. To achieve the vision, we’ll work every day on the most pressing challenges in cyber security, privacy, crisis management, and data/AI governance. We’ll work to build trust with you too - to earn your trust as partners, collaborators, and sometimes the voice of reassurance in times of crisis.
To make real and lasting change, we need to be able to impart understanding, assure and energise people, and change minds. That's why we are building a team of not just diverse technical specialists, but communicators and collaborators who can translate complex issues into action. With an understanding of how complex the job is, and having seen a lot of snake oil, we are focused on delivering pragmatic real-world solutions that can make a tangible difference to our clients.
But don't mistake our pragmatism for a lack of imagination. In a field where yesterday's solutions don’t keep pace with the speed of a changing threat environment, we pride ourselves on our creativity. We're constantly looking around corners, anticipating the challenges that lie ahead, and crafting practical strategies to address them.
At Germane Advisory, we understand that our clients sometimes come to us during their most challenging moments. Whether it's a looming cyber threat, a complex regulatory landscape, or the daunting task of responsibly implementing cutting-edge AI solutions, we're here to help. Our services span the full spectrum of digital resilience - from proactive strategy development and risk management to rapid response and recovery.
We bring a grounded perspective to these challenges, one born from real-world experience at the frontlines of digital crises. Our multi-disciplinary team offers a unique blend of skills that positions us to attack the converged and connected problems we confront. We're agile enough to adapt to rapidly evolving situations, yet comprehensive and mature in our approach to problem-solving.
The impression we most want our clients to walk away with is of our passion and determination. We're not just going through the motions - we're genuinely excited about the work we do. We believe in the transformative power of technology when implemented securely and responsibly, and we're committed to helping our clients harness that power. This enthusiasm drives us to continuously refine our skills, push the boundaries of our knowledge, collaborate with others, and deliver work of the highest quality.
As we embark on this journey, we're looking to work with those who share our vision of a more secure, resilient, and trustworthy digital future. Whether you're a CISO building out a strategy, a CRO developing a crisis management team, or a Board member seeking to understand the implications of responsibly adopting AI, we're here to help.
We understand that in today's business environment, value is paramount. That's why we've structured our services to deliver tangible results efficiently. We're not interested in producing hefty reports that gather dust on shelves - we're here to drive real change, to move the dial in ways that matter to your organisation.
Germane Advisory will be focused on conversations about the future we want to build together, and will contribute to these topics publicly and directly.
We're excited to embark on this journey, and we invite you to join us. Welcome to Germane Advisory, where your challenges meet our passion, and where together, we will develop solutions that make a difference.
- David Stocks
PS If you’re wondering about how we landed on the name, check out this post (it's pronounced jer-mayne).
