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Forbes
12 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Executive Illusion: 5 Cyber Threats Boards Think Are Handled (But Aren't)
Nick Ryan is a seasoned cybersecurity expert. Cybersecurity is a lot like an iceberg. What most executives see—dazzling dashboards filled with metrics, fancy reports, compliance certifications, incident response plans—is just the visible tip. The real cybersecurity risks are often hidden below the waterline, quietly compounding in the assumptions no one questions until an incident forces them to the surface. Having spent years working with boards and C-suites, I've noticed a pattern: Leaders assume certain risks are under control because they look good on paper. In reality, those same risks are among the most likely to cause business disruption. Here are five of the most persistent cybersecurity illusions that every executive team should question. 1. Third-Party Risk Management Assumption: Vendor security is handled because the vendor has filled out a questionnaire or sent over a SOC 2 compliance checklist. Reality: Third-party compromise is one of the most common ways attackers get in—and the least visible to the company that ends up paying the price because you inherit their risk whether you're watching it or not. Consider the massive SolarWinds cyberattack, where attackers hacked the company's software and gained access to its network of businesses and government agencies. Insight: Just because a vendor says it's secure doesn't mean that it is. Most organizations only check in on vendors annually, if that. That leaves a massive gap. You need to ask: Are we monitoring third parties in something close to real time? If not, you're assuming a level of security that simply isn't there. 2. Compliance Equals Security Assumption: We're compliant with NIST, SOC 2 or ISO, so we must be secure. Reality: Compliance frameworks are lagging indicators. They show you what was true at a point in time. That's it. I've been in plenty of audits where someone hands over beautifully written policies and screenshots that prove nothing about whether controls actually work day to day. It can be a house of cards that looks solid from the outside but falls apart under even a little pressure. Insight: Many organizations that pass compliance reviews would still fail in a real incident because they've never tested those assumptions. Compliance is not the same as resilience. If you treat it as a checkbox, you're just hoping everything will work when it counts. 3. Credential Misuse And Over-Permissioning Assumption: Because we have multifactor authentication, our employee credentials are secure. Reality: If an attacker gets one valid credential, they can often move laterally for months before anyone notices. IBM's 'Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024' noted that attackers sit in environments undetected for 204 days on average. That's six months of access while you think everything is fine. One of the biggest problems is over-permissioning. In a lot of smaller organizations, you've got Joey in IT with the keys to everything because it was easier to set it up that way. If Joey's account gets compromised, you have the potential for a catastrophic breach. Insight: You can't just trust credentials, no matter how strong your MFA is. You need to map out where attackers could go if they get in and limit the damage. Otherwise, you're betting the business on one layer of defense holding up forever. 4. Overconfidence In Incident Response Assumption: We have an incident response plan, so we're prepared. Reality: Most incident response plans live in binders or PowerPoint decks that no one has ever practiced. When something actually happens, it's chaos. I've told boards before: In an incident, I'm going to hand you a basketball that's on fire. You can't pass it to someone else. You have to take the shot. And if you've never practiced, you're going to stand there burning your hands while the organization melts down around you. Insight: Resilience is about muscle memory, knowing exactly what to do when a crisis hits. Have you really tested what happens if you have to take email down for three days? Do your executives know who to call, what to say and how to keep the business running? If the answer is no, you're not ready. 5. Surface-Level Metrics and Dashboards Assumption: Our metrics and dashboards give us a clear picture of our cybersecurity readiness. Reality: Most dashboards are filled with point-in-time stats, such as how many phishing emails were blocked or how many vulnerabilities were patched. These numbers look impressive, but they don't tell you what you need to know at the board level for the future: What are our biggest blind spots? What would happen to the business if we were breached tomorrow? I've seen plenty of CISO reports full of counts and percentages that don't connect to any real business risk. As a result, they create a false sense of security. Insight: Boards need fewer counts and more context. Ask: If this metric changes, what does that mean for us financially or operationally? What's the story behind the number? Asking Better Questions If you want to move past the illusion of readiness, start by asking harder questions. Here are three I recommend to every board: 1. If we suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow, what would we lose and how fast could we recover? 2. What's our biggest blind spot? 3. Have we pressure-tested our executive response to a real breach scenario? These are uncomfortable questions, but that's exactly the point. In a healthy organization, the CEO and board are ultimately accountable for cybersecurity risk, while the CISO is responsible for managing and executing the cybersecurity strategy. Security isn't just a checkbox exercise to prevent bad things; it's a vital business enabler. It's what keeps the business operating when something goes wrong. If you're confident your risks are handled because you've seen the reports and the plans, take another look. Confidence without evidence is the riskiest assumption of all. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Jessy Potts reveals how Joey Essex romance caused one huge villa regret
EXCLUSIVE: Love Island's Jessy has opened up about her time in the villa, and how she felt she was in someone's shadow - but would return for a second stab at love She may have entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell, but Jessy Potts has proven she's got staying power beyond Casa Amor and coupling ceremonies. The 25-year-old former fintech worker swapped spreadsheets for sunsets in the summer of 2024 and has been living the dream ever since her smooth-sailing stint on the show — even if she was somewhat overshadowed by her villa beau. 'I was with one person the whole time — but I feel like I was in someone else's shadow,' Jessy admits candidly of her time in the villa with Joey Essex. 'I was coupled up with Joey and people didn't get to see me for me.' Still, she holds no grudges. 'I don't have any regrets being coupled up with Joey as soon as I got in there. It made my time easy in there.' But with hindsight (and a few red flags waving in the wind), Jessy's perspective on love has shifted in a big way. 'The show changed my perspective on love, now. I am setting boundaries from the start and I need my partner to actually be a nice person. Because when they are nice, you can forget everything else. I am a lover girl so I need my partner to be like that.' It's clear she's done the inner work since leaving the villa, and she's not entertaining any emotional immaturity in 2025. 'When I notice red flags now, I am gone. Red flags mean danger.' Since her exit, Jessy's been 'living the dream', appearing on campaigns, jetting off on glamorous trips, and soaking in the lifestyle shake-up after leaving behind her 9–5 in fintech. 'There's no other show like Love Island that can change your life overnight,' she says. 'I'm finally doing what I'm meant to.' But fame didn't come without its early challenges. Arriving as a bombshell, Jessy was initially met with cold shoulders and admits, 'It was a lonely experience at first.' Still, she found her groove — and her girls — bonding deeply with fellow Islanders Matilda (Draper) and Jess Leigh-Anne, who she calls 'like sisters.' Now, the bubbly blonde is ready for round two. 'Yeah, I actually think I would [do All Stars],' she teases. 'I'd love the chance to show who I really am and actually get to know more people properly.' Move over Joey — Jessy's stepping out of the shadows and into her own spotlight. Jessy also detailed how the divide between the girls in this year's series is more evident than what has been seen before. "You can literally feel it through the screen. I know how easy it can be because when I first went in I was so lonely because I was a bombshell and I had to speak to all the guys so the girls didn't warm to me." The ITV2 dating show is just days away from this year's grand finale and the part-time player has caught the eye of both Shakira Khan and Helena Ford amongst others during his time in the villa. But, Jessy is not impressed. "I'm over it," she said. "Harry's a 30-year-old man — come on. Helena's been playing along with the boys, but it's backfired. I think Shakira and Harry will get back together and last like… 1.5 days!" Love Island 2025 airs every night at 9PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Americans baffled by Ireland's chicken fillet roll and Cork's flag during visit
Rattling off your go-to chicken fillet roll order might be second nature, but for tourists, the fascination lies in understanding why this humble deli item is a staple in Irish life. That's exactly what piqued the interest of American YouTubers Joey and Lauren, who sampled their very first chicken fillet roll on a trip to Cork. Their culinary adventure began after comedian and singer-songwriter Garron Noone dropped a comment on one of their videos. However, upon reaching Dunnes Stores to try out the renowned hangover remedy, they were hit by the sudden realisation that they were clueless about the process. The rookie pair, eager to dig into what they dubbed an iconic part of the Irish diet, turned to the store staff and some youngsters in line for their own rolls for guidance. Joey confessed to the camera inside Dunnes: "We are probably going to ask somebody because we have never gotten this before. We don't really know what this is but we know we need to try it." Despite the initial confusion, the content creators got their rolls after some help from locals (Image: YOUTUBE/Joey and Lauren) Lauren chimed in with her own uncertainty: "We are kind of confused how to get it, like if you are supposed to order it or buy it in a prepackaged thing?" After getting some assistance, they received their rolls, opting for a "really plain" combo of southern fried chicken, mayonnaise, butter, shredded cheese and corn, all for €4.99. Before tucking in, Joey expressed gratitude towards the Cork locals: "Everybody was super helpful. They helped us order it and we also got a free can of 7UP. "Really nice workers here and these group of guys to our right, they actually helped us out a lot, they have been really nice to us." When it came to the big reveal, Lauren declared: "It smells good. I don't know how I'm going to take a bit out of this it is so big. Oh my gosh. That's really good. It is hard to eat though." She went on to say: "We will definitely be getting this again. This is really good, definitely one of my favourite things that I have eaten here... hashtag demolished." A true sight to be hold (Image: YOUTUBE/Joey and Lauren) Joey was just as impressed, and after polishing his off, he enthused: "This is super good. In the words of Garron Noone, delicious, because this is super good. I would get this ten times out of ten, this is a ten out of ten, I am glad we got this. I am really hungry, kind of hungover, and this is a great treat for that." The pair had a brilliant time exploring Cork, but before discovering the ins and outs of the All Ireland hurling final, something else - aside from the chicken fillet roll - left them scratching their heads. Discussing the iconic red and white banners, Joey explained: "There is really great scenery here. We love this spot overlooking the water here, amazing. But as we have been doing our walks we have been noticing these flags, it looks like a Polish flag or an Indonesian flag so we were like, 'Are people just really big fans of Poland here because it is red and white?' "But luckily our friends last night told us it is actually Cork's county flag, so cool to know." Following the release of their video, which can be viewed in its entirety here, one viewer responded: "Chicken fillet roll out of Dunnes. You have been baptised. You can officially call yourself Irish."
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE FLAGSHIP LOCATION IN LAS VEGAS NOW OPEN AT MGM GRAND
'The One in Vegas' brings iconic set recreations, fan-favorite scenes, and Vegas-exclusive additions to the Las Vegas Strip Click here for photos from 'The One in Vegas' LAS VEGAS, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Vegas is now open at MGM Grand, inviting fans to step into the world of the legendary series—this time in the city that played host to one of the show's most memorable storylines. The highly anticipated flagship attraction welcomes fans into the world of the beloved series with re-created sets, iconic props, and behind-the-scenes content, plus Vegas-only experiences designed specially for this location. 'More than 30 years ago, we created a show about that unique time in every twenty-something's life when your friends become your family. We never could have imagined the global impact FRIENDS would have after all these years and, while New York was home, Las Vegas holds a special place. It's where the cast first bonded and where the characters made some unforgettable choices. Those episodes captured the spirit, spontaneity and heart of the show. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Vegas is an absolute thrill and brings it all back — we're so excited fans get to experience it,' said FRIENDS Co-Creators and Executive Producers, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and Executive Producer and Director, Kevin S. Bright. Created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions (OGX), and Warner Bros. Television Group, 'The One in Vegas' brings the show's most memorable moments to life with multiple set recreations, including Monica and Rachel's apartment, Joey and Chandler's recliner-filled living room, Central Perk, the famous fountain and orange couch, and the 'PIVOT!' scene. The West Coast flagship location also features a Vegas-exclusive wedding chapel set inspired by Ross and Rachel's unforgettable night on the Strip. Fans can pose, propose, exchange vows, or just laugh –no permanent marker mustaches required. Sprinkled throughout the experience are unforgettable props and costumes from the series, including a replica of Joey's gladiator outfit from the Vegas episodes, Phoebe's taxi, Rachel's 18-page letter (front and back), the Ugly Naked Guy poking device, the turkey head, and so much more. To kick off the opening of The One in Vegas, The FRIENDS™ Experience hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration yesterday. 'Las Vegas was the backdrop for some of the show's most hilarious and heartfelt moments,' said Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions. 'Bringing those stories to life in the city where they unfolded makes this location especially meaningful for The FRIENDS™ Experience and for Original X Productions. Whether reenacting 'PIVOT!,' catching up at our Central Perk replica, or proposing at the wedding chapel, there's something for everyone to discover and smile about.' Tickets start at $39 and are available now at A FRIENDS-themed retail store, open to both ticketed and non-ticketed guests, offers exclusive Las Vegas merchandise and collectible items. A FRIENDS retail space will feature exclusive merchandise for fans to take home a piece of the experience. From apparel to memorabilia, the store will offer must-have items for anyone wanting to remember their time at 'The One in Vegas' —with even more surprises on the way as the space continues to roll out. To celebrate the grand opening, guests can also enjoy a limited-time FRIENDS-inspired lobby display at MGM Grand, viewable now through August 5th. The FRIENDS™ Experience, voted as one of USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Best New Attractions and featured in CNN's 12 Best Immersive Experiences around the world, is a must-visit destination for fans of all ages. Its Las Vegas flagship is located within The District at MGM Grand adjacent to the Grand Garden Arena. Fans can visit for more information. About Original X Productions Original X Productions is a leader in creating and operating live events and immersive location-based entertainment worldwide. Focused on creating unforgettable experiences, OGX transforms how audiences connect with their favorite entertainment properties. OGX has entertained over 2 million guests with its standout attractions, including The FRIENDS™ Experience, The Office Experience, and Harry Potter™: Magic at Play. This year marks the 5th anniversary of The FRIENDS™ Experience, which has traveled to 31 locations across ten countries and has permanent locations in New York, London, and now Las Vegas. In an innovative new venture, OGX has partnered with Hershey to develop an original experience that showcases OGX's storytelling capability and creative approach. The experience debuted in Chicago in Fall 2024. About Warner Bros. Discovery Global ExperiencesWarner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.' world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division. About FRIENDS™ More than 30 years after its debut in 1994, FRIENDS remains one of television's most beloved series. One of the highest-rated shows on television in its original network run, the series remains a perennial go-to in syndication and on streaming services such as HBO Max, and it continues to be a smash hit worldwide. A favorite among critics and fans alike throughout its 10-season run, FRIENDS not only won the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy Series but also garnered Emmy® Awards for series stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, who executive produced the series with Kevin Bright through Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. FRIENDS™ and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
The many lives of Joey Essex as star makes pro boxing debut
Reality star Joey Essex is set to make his professional boxing debut, and it's left us wondering: Is there anything this fella hasn't thrown himself into? The 34-year-old rose to fame following his stint on The Only Way Is Essex, and then participated in a realm of other reality shows, but has also been a panelist on some other shows. Joey has tried his hand at entrepreneurship, launching his own hair products, opened his own shop, launched his own clothes line — and has released two fragrances. Reality star Joey Essex is set to make his professional boxing debut, and it's left us wondering: Is there anything this fella hasn't thrown himself into? Pic:The reality star has tried his hand at singing and skating, and has appeared on many of our favourite dating shows — most recently Love Island. And now he's going boxing. Ahead of Joey's pro-boxing debut, we thought we'd take a look at the many lives of Joey Essex. Pic: ITV/REX/Shutterstock Joey first arrived onto our TV screens in 2011 when he appeared on The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) alongside cousin, Chloe Sims, before he was then promoted to a main cast member. During his time on TOWIE, he also compete in Splash! and following his departure from TOWIE headed into the jungle where he competed in I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Other notable credits to Joey's reality show list include Celebs Go Dating; Celebrity on the Beach; Dancing on Ice and the Aussie version of I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. Joey Essex. Pic: ITV Before Joey left the TOWIE cast, he was took part the recording and release of a single, REEM, which was a word coined by Essex himself often used when he was saying something was cool. There's much more to Joey than a couple of reality shows and a song, though! In 2013, the star released his own hair products range, Joey Essex: D'Reem Hair, quickly followed by a fashion boutique in Essex called Fusey in the same year. The boutique, based in Brentwood, featured a range of clothing including Joey's own Fusey fashion range. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock But what's a celebrity with their very own fragrance? In the same year, Joey released two fragrances — Fusey for men, and My Girl for women, both of which got good reviews at the time. In 2016, Fusey clothes their doors for the final time, but the star was set to release a new clothing line the following year. Pic: ITV Last year, Love Island fans were left divided when Joey entered the villa as a bomb shell in the hopes of finding love — or maybe he was in it for the money, we'll never know! There was fury from some fans who argued the show was for non-celebs or so-called 'normal people' though others were more in agreement with the recent shake-up, which followed the shock return of Adam Collard which happened two years previous. Joey reconnected with model Grace Jackson, who he had been previously linked to. He later coupled up with Jessy Potts, though their romance came to an end following their departure from the show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joey Essex (@joeyessex) Joey's next venture is into the boxing ring where he will make his debut with Misfits Boxing alongside Portugal's Numeiro. The bout will take place on the Ring of Thrones fight night which is being held at the AO Arena, Manchester on August 30. Announcing his debut, Joey said: 'Well it's time for me to step in the ring and show you all what I'm really about for the first time ever. 'What are you saying?'
