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Security playbook for startup & scaleup CTOs

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Skip the tools. Start with structure. This guide shows startups and scaleups how to build a solid information security foundation that saves time, reduces risk, and supports long-term growth.

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Building systems your next hire will thank you for

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Learn how LeftBrain helps startups and scaleups build seamless, secure onboarding systems. Strategist Ben Carrick shares how zero-touch deployment, smart device management, and automated support tools enable fast-growing teams to scale with confidence.

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What we learned helping clients through the latest Cyber Essentials audits

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Explore key lessons from recent Cyber Essentials audits with creative and remote-first teams. Learn how to reduce risk, improve visibility, and build strong security foundations without complexity.

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How hiring a Scrum Master has improved our agile client delivery

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Find out why LeftBrain hired a Scrum Master to embed agile practices, improve team delivery, and better align with fast-moving tech clients. Agile isn’t a buzzword – it’s how we deliver.

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Scaling the Wall: Charlie Naughton-Rumbo on creativity, cyber security and career change

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Read how LeftBrain CEO Charlie Naughton-Rumbo went from theatre director to cyber security leader, and why creative minds are reshaping the future of tech and risk.

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TV drama one day, cyber security the next: Matthew Bensley’s journey from The Crown to LeftBrain

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Matthew Bensley spent 15 years in TV before switching to cybersecurity. In this interview, he shares how his creative background helps fast-growing businesses stay secure, and what others can learn from his journey.

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Balancing AI risk and innovation: preparing for ISO/IEC 42001:2023

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Find out why LeftBrain hired a Scrum Master to embed agile practices, improve team delivery, and better align with fast-moving tech clients. Agile isn’t a buzzword – it’s how we deliver.

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New leadership at LeftBrain: Charlie Naughton-Rumbo named CEO

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We’re thrilled to announce a new chapter for LeftBrain: Charlie Naughton-Rumbo has been appointed CEO, effective immediately.

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Automatically name pages in Notion

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Manually naming your Notion pages is so 2023. In this post we introduce the basics of using Automations and Formulas to save time, improve consistency and make things look pretty.

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Tech trends: LeftBrain’s #coolstuff highlights

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Whether it’s the latest advancements in AI, game-changing tools that streamline our workflows, or techy gadgets that make life a bit more fun, here are some finds shared on our #coolstuff Slack channel.

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