Nicholas Fearn

Swansea, Wales

Technology Journalist at Freelance

Contributing Editor at KnowTechie

Contributing Writer at Computer Weekly

Journalist seen in Forbes, FT, New York Post, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Standard, Metro, HuffPost, Business Insider, etc.

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Articles

How cyber security professionals are leveraging AWS tools

4 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Nicholas Fearn

Challenges to overcome Although AWS is a valuable tool for cyber security professionals, Borade emphasises that it’s “not without limitations”. He says the platform’s lack of depth and flexibility means it isn’t always suitable for modelling complex cyber security threats or handling specific compliance issues. Rather, cyber security professionals should use AWS as a foundational element of their wider tech stack.
What are the best practices for securing AWS tech stacks?

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Nicholas Fearn

Challenges to overcome Although AWS has plenty of tools and resources to simplify cloud security, implementing an effective AWS security strategy isn’t always easy. For starters, many organisations operate multi-cloud IT environments. They may also have on-premise infrastructure. And, as MacDonald notes, AWS tech stacks don’t always play nicely with third-party IT systems.
The best encrypted messaging apps in 2025 | Tom's Guide

Mar 19, 2025 | tomsguide.com | Amber Bouman |Nicholas Fearn

The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.
As a disabled Labour voter, I feel betrayed by the PIP cuts

Mar 18, 2025 | inews.co.uk | Nicholas Fearn

After years of austerity and benefit cuts under successive Tory governments, Labour’s victory in the 2024 general election was a huge sigh of relief for disabled people across the country. Having laid down the foundations of the modern welfare state in the aftermath of World War Two and introducing landmark legislation like the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act in 1970, Labour has always been the political party to champion and protect the rights of disabled people in Britain.
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules

Mar 10, 2025 | ft.com | Nicholas Fearn

With diversity, equity and inclusion fast falling out of favour in Washington, workforces are assessing whether a similar approach is...
Best document management software of 2025 | TechRadar

Feb 28, 2025 | techradar.com | Nicholas Fearn |Jonas DeMuro

DMS systems
Best document scanning app of 2025 | TechRadar

Feb 14, 2025 | techradar.com | Nicholas Fearn |Brian Turner

Archive your office files as PDFs
Best CMS of 2025 | TechRadar

Feb 11, 2025 | techradar.com | Nicholas Fearn |Owain Williams

Publish and manage your content with ease with our list of the best CMS platforms
Best free VPNs for 2025: Surf safely without spending a dime

Jan 24, 2025 | nypost.com | Nicholas Fearn

New York Post photo composite Virtual private networks are powerful technologies for staying safe in an increasingly dangerous online world and unblocking geo-restricted content so you can enjoy the internet more.
Why US Treasury cyber attack is a wake-up call for financial firms

Jan 16, 2025 | bankingriskandregulation.com | Nicholas Fearn

By Nicholas Fearn A cyber attack on the US Treasury Department has highlighted the alarming security gaps in key infrastructure software supply chains. With new regulations like the US Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act and the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act targeting financial institutions, it’s clear that they must ... To continue reading Request Free Trial Unlimited access to all content. Email alerts highlighting key industry insight.