Emma O'ConnorWhat the Scattered Spider Attacks Teach Us About Cyber Hygiene

When the Scattered Spider attacks hit major UK retailers this Spring, many security teams were left asking the same question: "How did attackers bypass our advanced security stack?"

The answer wasn't in the sophistication of the attack, but in the fundamentals that were overlooked.

The Hard Truth About Security Gaps

Despite investments in cutting-edge security technologies, many organisations fell victim to these attacks due to basic cyber hygiene failures. The attacks exposed a critical reality: visibility gaps and misconfigurations in security controls create vulnerabilities that even the most sophisticated tools cannot compensate for.

On Tuesday, 3rd June (12:45-13:15), we're hosting a special case study session featuring River Island's Chief Security Officer, Sunil, who will share their experience firsthand. This 30-minute session will cut through the theory and deliver practical insights on:

• The specific identity and trust vulnerabilities that Scattered Spider targeted
• Why procedural breakdowns posed a greater threat than technical gaps
• Practical frameworks for improving visibility across complex environments

Beyond Adding More Tools

The retail sector wasn't targeted because of poor technology investments, but because of challenges in maintaining consistent cyber hygiene across distributed environments. This isn't just a retail problem—it's a challenge facing organisations across all sectors.

Our session will demonstrate how creating a single source of truth for your cyber assets allows you to:

• Validate that security controls are properly deployed and functioning
• Identify unknown devices accessing your network
• Implement effective remediation workflows for identified gaps
• Build resilience through continuous control monitoring

Join Us

This is a must-attend session for security leaders who understand that strengthening business resilience requires more than just adding tools—it demands accurate visibility and validation across your entire IT estate.