Author: Debra Cairns

The real reason women leave tech
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Leadership  •  11 June 2026

The real reason women leave tech

More than two in five tech workers in the UK suffer from burnout, and it would be wrong to overlook the pressure, relentless pace, and scale of responsibility. However, based on the conversations I’ve been having, I am convinced that burnout isn’t the only reason women are leaving the sector.

Why online privacy needs to be the next ‘stranger danger’ conversation
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Leadership  •  3 June 2026

Why online privacy needs to be the next ‘stranger danger’ conversation

The ICO’s latest campaign highlights why teaching children about online privacy is just as important as keeping them safe online.

How IT services strengthen data protection and cyber security across your business
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IT Support  •  29 May 2026

How IT services strengthen data protection and cyber security across your business

In 2026, basic security is no longer an option. Here is why data protection and cyber security must be at the heart of your department.

How managed IT services play a part in preventing cyber security threats to the financial sector
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Cyber Resilience  •  6 May 2026

How managed IT services play a part in preventing cyber security threats to the financial sector

The financial sector does not have the luxury of learning from its mistakes and, in an industry where trust is the primary currency, a single cyberattack can dismantle years of reputation in an afternoon.

Good people, bad structures: why compliance keeps failing – and what leaders must change
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Leadership  •  1 May 2026

Good people, bad structures: why compliance keeps failing – and what leaders must change

I’ve always believed compliance isn’t about red tape, but about creating environments where people feel safe to do their best work.

Why the IT and cyber industry needs your ‘non-tech’ brain
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Leadership  •  17 April 2026

Why the IT and cyber industry needs your ‘non-tech’ brain

Net-Defence’s Managing Director, Debra Cairns, reflects on her career, from familiar aspirations to challenging established industry norms.

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