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THE ESSENTIALS
News, analysis and advice to support your digital transformation


🎄 Christmas favorite for Advertising! No AI, just pure talent!
It highlights real artists and genuine talent. A great reminder: even in the midst of digital transformation, human creativity remains irreplaceable. Kudos to Illogic Studios! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na9VmMNJvsA
Dec 12, 20251 min read


The cost of under-investing in cybersecurity – €22.75 million 💰💰💰
The cost of recovery from the cyberattack on high schools in Hauts-de-France: €22.75 million 💰💰💰 Let’s be clear: which private company could absorb such an expense just to get back on its feet? ❌❌❌ None ❌❌❌ Only “Enterprise France” survives, supported by public funds. For an SME or mid-sized company, €22.75M means certain bankruptcy. Investment in preventive cybersecurity is not a cost center. It is the only insurance policy that guarantees the continuity of your business.
Dec 12, 20251 min read


The end of passwords? Not yet.
A very good reminder about cybercrime. Password management remains the foundation of digital hygiene: vault, MFA, complexity, rotation… it’s the bare minimum to limit risks. However, a recurring discourse about the “end of passwords” is emerging, driven by passkey solutions and strong authentication integrated into browsers and smartphones. The promise is appealing, but we are still far from it in businesses: heterogeneous systems, legacy applications, dependence on service p
Dec 3, 20251 min read


ANSSI and BSI publish a joint statement on the criteria for digital sovereignty of the #Cloud.
The joint publication by ANSSI and BSI reminds us of an essential point: without control of our data, there is no possible digital sovereignty. Europe cannot afford to depend on foreign infrastructure or jurisdictions to host, process or secure such sensitive information, whether it concerns businesses, citizens or public institutions. Strengthening a European offering of trusted cloud services is not just a technical challenge. It is a strategic imperative to guarantee the c
Nov 23, 20251 min read


🔴 Cloudflare outage – keep things in perspective while remaining vigilant
Cloudflare and Akamai secure and accelerate thousands of websites and services. When their networks go down, access to services is disrupted, as is the case today. But the good news is: your data remains intact. This outage serves as a reminder that even the web giants are not infallible and that redundancy and fault tolerance remain essential for any digital infrastructure. Akamai Technologies Orange Cyberdefense Cloudflare https://lnkd.in/egg6Fg64
Nov 17, 20251 min read


AWS & F5 - When giants falter
This week, two events that should give us pause for thought: ⚙️ Amazon Web Services (AWS) is experiencing a major outage in its US-East-1 region. As a result, services like Snapchat, Canva, or Capital.fr become partially or totally inaccessible. 🛡️ F5 Networks, a global cybersecurity company, has announced that it has been the victim of a sophisticated cyberattack. The intrusion is believed to be linked to a state-sponsored group. Internal data and source code have rep
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Meet Vincent Pollet - +20 years in securing, transforming and optimizing IT
👉 Leaders don't need more complexity, they need clarity and trust. For over 20 years, I have adapted to each organization and its unique challenges to deliver the best digital solutions. Confidentiality, close collaboration, and efficiency are my guiding principles. 📌 If you are a manager, this document is for you. 📌 If you know a leader who needs to regain control of their IT, consider tagging them in the comments. 🟡 GROUPEACTIVE 🟣 DSIACTIVE 🟢 DAF-ACTIVE 🩷 HR
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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