Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 290 (24th April 2026)
New attack trends and a growing customer exposure make up our top trends for 2026. Here’s what to look for in this year.
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Friday Reading Edition 290 (24th April 2026)
The first global standard to define baseline cyber security requirements for AI models and systems, this new standard was built on the UK Government’s Code of Practice on AI Cyber Security, which Airmic was engaged in consulting on. The UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is looking to raise awareness and broaden the adoption of EN 304 223 across industry, alongside current efforts to encourage adoption of good cyber practices and identify opportunities for international collaboration.
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Friday Reading Edition 290 (24th April 2026)
The UK government made one thing clear to FTSE 350 companies — cyber insurance alone is not enough. Insurance is vital for mitigating financial impact, however it must be paired with a robust incident response plan that enables swift and coordinated action in the event of an attack.
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Friday Reading Edition 289 (17th April 2026)
The flagship assessment of the UK’s defence policy – the world has changed. The threats the UK now faces are more serious and less predictable than at any time since the Cold War, including war in Europe, growing Russian aggression, new nuclear risks, and daily cyber-attacks at home.
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Friday Reading Edition 288 (10th April 2026)
The modern space race is on. Now, more than 80 countries across the globe have a presence in space. New opportunities in space are being discovered and advancements in space resource utilisation, telecommunications, space tourism, along with lower costs of space exploration, have resulted in exponential growth in investment in the private commercial sector over the past 5 years.
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Friday Reading Edition 287 (2nd April 2026)
The world in 2026 is characterised by geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts and wars, fierce competition in future-oriented industries, and a cyber threat landscape that requires decisive risk management.
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Friday Reading Edition 287 (2nd April 2026)
The rise of agentic AI is exposing enterprises to new cybersecurity risks, creating extensive opportunities for providers that can make the world of autonomous systems safer.
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Friday Reading Edition 287 (2nd April 2026)
The UK’s digital environment is becoming increasingly complex as public and private sector organisations continue large‑scale cloud adoption, digitisation of services, and reliance on IT supply chains. At the same time, an evolving regulatory landscape means UK businesses must strengthen their digital operational resilience.
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Friday Reading Edition 287 (2nd April 2026)
As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there is likely no current significant change in the direct cyber threat from Iran to the UK, however due to the fast-evolving nature of the conflict, this assessment may be subject to change.
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Friday Reading Edition 287 (2nd April 2026)
Businesses face an increasingly complex and dynamic cybersecurity landscape. For organisations, the stakes have never been higher. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), expanding supply chain vulnerabilities, and the sophistication of collaboration among threat actors. At the same time, regulatory frameworks are tightening, demanding greater cyber resilience and governance.
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