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Sarah Armstrong-Smith

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Executive Security & Crisis Leader, Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author, Lover of Doggos ๐Ÿถ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

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How Russiaโ€™s War Has Devastated Civilian Life in Ukraine - bellingcat Russia's full-invasion of Ukraine began four years ago today. While Ukraine has resisted, the impact on civilian life continues to be severe.

Exactly four years since Russiaโ€™s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bellingcatโ€™s Volunteer Community looks back at the data we have collected on civilian harm during this time - documenting attacks on cities and the near-total destruction of rural villages. www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/02...

24.02.2026 09:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 736 ๐Ÿ” 297 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Today marks the 4 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ex Commander in Chief and Ambassador to the UK, provides his take on the evolution of the battlefield, and what this means for ending the war.

www.saraharmstrong-smith.com/the-future-o...

24.02.2026 09:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A light-skinned woman with long brown hair smiles, wearing a tan dress with a belt and long sleeves. She has her arms crossed in front of her, set against a plain white background.

A light-skinned woman with long brown hair smiles, wearing a tan dress with a belt and long sleeves. She has her arms crossed in front of her, set against a plain white background.

Cyber resilience isnโ€™t a side projectโ€”itโ€™s the strategy.

An exclusive interview with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, one of the worldโ€™s foremost voices on cybersecurity and crisis leadership.

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#FoundryExpert #Security #DataCenter

08.12.2025 22:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new precedent for future state-level conflict - Secure Horizons This blog is written in response to the Cybernews article in which I contributed my thoughts on the power outage that hit Caracas on ... Read More

Check out my new article โ€˜A new precedent for future state-level conflictโ€™, following the US operation to capture Venezuela President Maduroโ€ฆ.

www.saraharmstrong-smith.com/a-new-preced...

13.01.2026 17:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How the US shut down power in Caracas, and what it signals for the future of cyber warfare The power outage that hit Venezuela's capital on Saturday, as the US launched targeted air strikes, offers a rare glimpse into how cyber, space, and electronic capabilities are being used to disrupt c...

I was delighted to contribute my thoughts to @cybernews.bsky.social , on the precedence being set for the blurring of lines between military operations and law enforcement, in light of the US capture of President Maduro.

cybernews.com/cyber-war/us...

09.01.2026 07:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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28.12.2025 10:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The doggos are dismembering their Christmas toys one by one! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ˜†

28.12.2025 09:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bucks Fizz anyone? ๐Ÿฅ‚

25.12.2025 15:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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Wondering when that treat is coming!

Merry Christmas x

24.12.2025 12:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doggo Christmas special โค๏ธ

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24.12.2025 09:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Diversity drives innovation in cybersecurity!

Discover how diverse perspectives strengthen teams, fuel creativity, and the best advice I ever heard for overcoming imposter syndrome!

#SarahTalks #Leadership #Diversity

17.12.2025 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Spot the fake: Disinformation and deepfakes in cyber influence operations

Learn how to protect yourself and your organisation from manipulation, and why accountability for what you share matters more than ever.

#SarahTalks #Disinformation #Deepfakes #CyberInfluence

15.12.2025 18:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CyberCanon November Review Recap

CyberCanon November Review Recap

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ!๐Ÿ“š

It's already a couple of weeks into December, but we'd be remiss not to share our monthly review recap for November...

Each review page on our site now includes affiliate links to purchase the books, supporting the Canon. ๐Ÿ™

#CyberCanon #CybersecurityBooks
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12.12.2025 16:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ Whereโ€™s Your Data? Navigating AI and Global Regulations

Episode 5 tackles the challenges of data sovereignty in an AI-driven world.

I discuss how to align policies, meet legal requirements, and keeping your organisation resilient as tech evolves.

#SarahTalks #DataSovereignty #AI

12.12.2025 12:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NATOโ€™s Hybrid Strategy: Lessons from Ukraine [Interview] „While NATO has made significant progress in strengthening its eastern flank and enhancing cyber capabilities, readiness for hybrid confrontation requires a multidisciplinary approach” - s...

My interview with Defence24 regarding NATO and UKโ€™s military and cyber readiness in light of global instability, technological competition and hybrid threats against Europe

Check it outโ€ฆ

defence24.com/technology/n...

09.12.2025 09:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ Cybersecurity on the global stage: Geopolitics & Influence

Episode 4 connect the dots between cyber threats, geopolitics, and influence operations. Discover why long-term thinking is essential for staying ahead in a changing and uncertain world.

#SarahTalks #Geopolitics #CyberInfluence

08.12.2025 18:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โšก Ready for anything: Building resilience in cybersecurity

Episode 3 dives into crisis leadership and risk management. Learn how to prepare for the worst, bounce back from incidents, and confidence in your cyber strategy.

#SarahTalks #CyberResilience #CrisisLeadership #RiskManagement

05.12.2025 11:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿข Culture: One of your best weapons against cyber threats

In Episode 2, we reveal how a strong, positive culture empowers people, builds trust, and protects your organisation from within, and why a blame culture breeds apathy.

#SarahTalks, #Culture #Governance #Trust

03.12.2025 17:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿš€ Cybersecurity isnโ€™t just an IT problem - itโ€™s a business imperative!

I'm kicking off my new 8-part mini series by discussing why cyber risk belongs in the boardroom, how security investments drive long-term success, and why 'secure by design' is the future of business.

#SarahTalks

01.12.2025 20:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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30.11.2025 09:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HomelandSecurity have sent letters to #Anthropic, #Google, and #QuantumXchange, requesting a subcommittee on 17th December

The hearing will examine how AI, quantum, and hyperscale cloud are transforming offensive and defensive cybersecurity capabilities

Bookmark your diaries! ๐Ÿง

26.11.2025 20:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Andy! ๐Ÿค—โค๏ธ

04.11.2025 17:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This truly made my day! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜

04.11.2025 17:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you feel like youโ€™re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? | Sarah Armstrong-Smith Do you feel like youโ€™re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere? We spend so much time reacting to todayโ€™s risks and issues, that by the time weโ€™ve built the strategy, and deployed th...

Do you feel like youโ€™re constantly chasing your tail and not getting anywhere?

So how do you break the cycle?

The doggo has some wise wordsโ€ฆ

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10.08.2025 10:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5, has died In a 29-year career, the "housewife superspy", who was the agency's first publicly-named spymaster, "broke through long-standing barriers" and "ushered in a new era of openness and transparency", acco...

โ€œOn becoming the first female Director General of MI5, did you experience imposter syndrome?โ€

Dame Stella: โ€œHELL NO! I earned my seat at the table, and if there was something I didnโ€™t know, I bloody well learned itโ€

My heroโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜

news.sky.com/story/dame-s...

04.08.2025 20:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

itโ€™s been epic sis!

23.06.2025 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

itโ€™s uncanny ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

23.06.2025 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Aaaaaaaaand thatโ€™s the end of season 1 @sarahasmith.bsky.social @cybersisters.bsky.social

23.06.2025 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0