<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JL Security Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by a former British Army and police professional, helping SMEs understand real-world security risks and fix what matters most.]]></description><link>https://www.jlsecurityconsulting.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:51:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jlsecurityconsulting.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Review to Resilience: Turning Security Gaps into Business Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently, I completed a physical security and risk review for a growing organisation operating across multiple sites. On the surface, their systems appeared robust, CCTV in place, access controls installed, and procedures documented. However, as is often the case, the real risks were hidden beneath the surface. What I Found Through a structured on-site assessment and operational review, several critical gaps were identified: Inconsistent access control procedures across four out of six...]]></description><link>https://www.jlsecurityconsulting.co.uk/post/from-review-to-resilience-turning-security-gaps-into-business-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995c6de4c11d313e89494a8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:07:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6c01e4_df5c3e57c63e4a788c13efcd9f735419~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jamesrlamb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Wake-Up Call on Security: Why We Acted Before It Was Too Late.]]></title><description><![CDATA[By a Vice President, Global Investment Bank For a long time, I believed what many leaders in our industry quietly believe: a major security incident won’t happen to us . We invest heavily in technology, we employ capable people, and we operate within a highly regulated environment. Surely that was enough. I was wrong. It wasn’t a breach that changed my thinking it was a conversation. Through working with James, I was forced to look at our security posture not as a checklist exercise, but as a...]]></description><link>https://www.jlsecurityconsulting.co.uk/post/a-wake-up-call-on-security-why-we-acted-before-it-was-too-late</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981f589aa13a366d93ce182</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:20:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jamesrlamb</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Security Consulting: Insights from My Experience in the British Army and Police Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security is a critical concern for every business and organization today. Threats can come from many directions, and the consequences of inadequate protection can be severe. Drawing from my years of service in the British Army, specializing in counter-terrorism, and my time in the police service, I want to share why security consulting is essential and when every business should consider it. My Background and Specialization My career began in the British Army, where I focused on...]]></description><link>https://www.jlsecurityconsulting.co.uk/post/the-importance-of-security-consulting-insights-from-my-experience-in-the-british-army-and-police-se</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b5b144c1c36a19b77a0c5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:09:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jamesrlamb</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>