Neil Richardson

Posts by Neil Richardson

Co-Founder of Cyber Alchemy and SteelCon

  • How to Spend Smarter on Cybersecurity

    When I speak to clients about cybersecurity, one theme comes up again and again –…

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  • Are Passkeys the Holy Grail of Business Security?

    We’ve all heard it before: “Passwords are the weak link in digital security.” And yet,…

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  • Cybersecurity: Why You’re Spending in the Wrong Places

    Every so often a client asks:“Do you offer DDoS testing?” And my answer is usually…

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  • How Do You Stay Secure as Your Business Grows? 

    The recent cyberattack against M&S will cost the retailer about £300 million.  Similar attacks against…

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  • Rethinking Shadow IT: From Risk to Opportunity

    Shadow IT often gets a bad reputation, and understandably so. From a traditional security standpoint,…

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  • Supply Chain Security : Just secure your supply chain – Its not that easy

    Struggling with supply chain security or third-party security assessments? This guide explains why it’s hard—and…

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  • We Deepfaked Bob (with his consent)

    Deepfakes have been headline‑news for years, but 2025 marks the moment they crossed an important…

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  • The Sheffield Siege CTF – 3 Years of Empowering UK Cybersecurity Talent

    Back Again: The Sheffield Siege – 3 Years Strong and Still Raising Hell (Ethically, of…

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  • DORA Compliance for FinTech: Insights from Our Latest FinTech North Article

    At Cyber Alchemy, we’re committed to empowering the FinTech community with the knowledge and tools…

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  • The Problem Under the Hood: AI Bias and Poisoning

    AI bias isn’t hypothetical it’s happening now. From subtle censorship to corporate influence, learn how…

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About

Neil Richardson

I am the co-founder and partner of Cyber Alchemy LTD and an associate lecturer in the computing department at both Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Warwick.