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Thinking at the intersection of security and AI.

Original analysis for CISOs and security leaders. No link dumps β€” every article is a deep dive.

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NHINon-Human Identity

Non-Human Identity (NHI) Security Guide for German Enterprises

150–300 NHIs per enterprise. 70%+ unmanaged. One compromised service account costs €50K. Here's how to map, manage, and monitor NHI under NIS2, ISO 27001, and BSI.

Feb 27, 2026 Read β†’
BSI GrundschutzISO 27001

BSI Grundschutz vs ISO 27001 β€” Which AI Agents Cover What

Side-by-side framework mapping of BSI IT-Grundschutz and ISO 27001:2022 against 14 AI security agents. Built for German CISOs navigating KRITIS mandates and international certification.

Feb 24, 2026 Read β†’
AI SecurityNIST

The CISO's Rosetta Stone: Mapping AI Agent Security Across OWASP, NIST, and Open Security Architecture

A definitive reference mapping AI agent security risks across OWASP GenAI, NIST 800-53, NIST AI RMF, and OSA SP-027 β€” with NIS2 implications for EU enterprises. One mapping to rule them all.

Feb 21, 2026 Read β†’
OWASPNIST 800-53

OWASP LLM Top 10 β†’ NIST 800-53: Your Controls Already Cover This

Every risk in the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications maps directly to NIST 800-53 control families your organisation already operates. The Rosetta Stone between your AppSec team and your AI team.

Feb 21, 2026 Read β†’
AI AgentsToken Economics

AI Agent Economics: Why Our Agents Cost €15/mo, Not $300/day

Jason Calacanis said AI agents cost $100K/year on the All-In Podcast. Here's why ours cost €18K/year β€” and perform better. A technical breakdown of token economics.

Feb 20, 2026 Read β†’
CISOHiring

The Real Cost of a Security Hire in Germany 2026: Why CISOs Are Turning to AI Augmentation

Hard numbers on what security talent actually costs in Germany β€” salary, overhead, time-to-hire, and training. Plus: when AI agents make sense vs when you need humans.

Feb 20, 2026 Read β†’
AI AgentsSecurity Operations

The 8-Person Security Team Playbook: What AI Agents Actually Handle vs What Still Needs Humans

A practical breakdown of every task a mid-market security team performs weekly β€” and which ones AI agents can handle today. Mapped to real roles, real hours, and real outcomes.

Feb 19, 2026 Read β†’
CISOAI Agents

The CISO's AI Agent Security Checklist β€” 8 Things to Audit This Week

86% of organisations have AI agents running without full security approval. Here's the checklist I use when auditing AI agent security β€” and what to do about each finding.

Feb 19, 2026 Read β†’
DORAFinancial Services

DORA for CISOs: ICT Risk Management When AI Agents Run Your Operations

DORA is live for financial services. Your ICT risk management framework now needs to account for AI agents processing customer data, making decisions, and operating 24/7. Here's the practical guide.

Feb 19, 2026 Read β†’
EU AI ActCompliance

The EU AI Act Compliance Playbook β€” What German Companies Must Do Now

The EU AI Act prohibitions are already enforceable. High-risk system requirements hit in August 2026. Here's the practical compliance playbook for German CISOs who need to act now, not next year.

Feb 19, 2026 Read β†’
NIS2Compliance

NIS2 Compliance Automation: Which of the 10 Article 21 Requirements Can AI Agents Monitor Continuously

A complete mapping of NIS2 Article 21(2) requirements to AI agent capabilities. 6 of 10 can be continuously monitored. Here's exactly how.

Feb 19, 2026 Read β†’
NIST 800-53AI Agents

Your NIST 800-53 Controls Already Cover AI Agents β€” The Complete Mapping

47 existing NIST 800-53 Rev 5 controls across 14 families map directly to AI agent security. You don't need a new framework β€” you need to apply the one you already have.

Feb 19, 2026 Read β†’
AI AgentsCISO

We Replaced Our Team of 6 with AI Agents β€” Here's What Actually Happened

We didn't just build AI security agents for clients β€” we deployed them on ourselves first. Here's the honest story: what worked, what didn't, and why every CISO should pay attention.

Feb 17, 2026 Read β†’
AI GovernanceShadow AI

Shadow AI Is Your Biggest Blind Spot β€” Here's How to Fix It

Your employees are using AI tools you don't know about, feeding them data you can't track. A practical framework for discovering and governing Shadow AI before it becomes your next incident.

Feb 17, 2026 Read β†’
Security ArchitectureAI Security

Security Architecture in the AI Era: From SABSA and TOGAF to Agent Trust Boundaries

The frameworks you already know β€” SABSA, TOGAF, OSA β€” still apply. But AI agents introduce new trust boundaries, non-human identities, and autonomous decision-making that your current architecture doesn't cover.

Feb 15, 2026 Read β†’
GermanyNIS2

German Cyber Security 2026: NIS2, the AI Act, and the Rise of the AI-Powered CISO

Our annual review of the German cyber security landscape. NIS2 enforcement is here, the EU AI Act is live, and CISOs are discovering that AI agents are both the threat and the solution.

Feb 12, 2026 Read β†’
FrameworkNIST

Your NIST 800-53 Controls Already Cover AI Agents

47 existing controls, 14 control families, mapped directly to AI agent architecture. Not a new framework β€” a practical security pattern.

Feb 10, 2026 Read β†’
Vendor RiskAI Governance

Third-Party AI Risk: Your Vendors Are Using AI β€” Here's Why That's Your Problem

Your vendors are deploying AI agents you can't see, processing your data in ways you haven't approved. NIS2 Article 21(2)(d) makes this your responsibility. Here's how to get ahead of it.

Feb 8, 2026 Read β†’
Supply ChainCyber Terrorism

Supply Chain Attacks 2026: From SolarWinds to AI Agent Compromise

SolarWinds compromised 18,000 companies through one vendor update. Now imagine the same attack vector through AI agents with autonomous data access. The supply chain threat has evolved.

Feb 5, 2026 Read β†’
GRCAI Agents

Conversational GRC vs Traditional Dashboards: Why Your Team Hates Archer

RSA Archer costs €500K/yr and nobody uses it. ServiceNow GRC needs 3 consultants to configure. What if your GRC system was just... a conversation?

Feb 3, 2026 Read β†’
NIS2Compliance

NIS2 Readiness: What German CISOs Actually Need to Do

Practical guide to NIS2 compliance for German enterprises. What Article 21 requires, who's in scope, and how AI can accelerate your readiness.

Jan 28, 2026 Read β†’
ISO 42001AI Governance

ISO 42001 for Practitioners: What the AI Management System Standard Actually Requires

ISO 42001 is the world's first AI management system standard. Most guidance online is theoretical. Here's the practical version β€” what you actually need to implement, and how it maps to ISO 27001.

Jan 20, 2026 Read β†’