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 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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Friday Reading Edition 287 (2nd April 2026)
In 2026, AI-driven threats and regulatory pressures make cyber risk a board-level priority. Now is the time for leaders to act decisively — strengthening resilience and leveraging a favorable insurance market.
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Friday Reading Edition 281 (20th February 2026)
As the pace of change continues to impact the way we work, people risks are rising to the top of the boardroom agenda. In this article, we leverage Gallagher data to identify four trends impacting people risk during an era of critical transformation.
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Friday Reading Edition 278 (30th January 2026)
Widespread fear of an AI bubble means investors are increasingly interrogating companies’ returns on investment (ROI) in relation to AI. This will intensify in the months ahead, bringing volatility and divergence. Both offer opportunities.
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Friday Reading Edition 275 (19th December 2025)
The riveting account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO. And it’s the story of our awesome and terrifying AI future, which Huang has billed as the 'next industrial revolution.
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Friday Reading Edition 262 (19th September 2025)
The UK and the US have agreed a technology pact to boost ties in AI, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, with top US firms led by Microsoft pledging £31 billion in UK investments. The "Tech Prosperity Deal" is part of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK.
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