Ben Tudor

Ben Tudor

Security Writer


Education?

Journalism, Film and Broadcasting B.A. (Hons) Cardiff University

Postgrad Journalism NCTJ Diploma, Scottish Centre for Journalism Studies

Highlights of your career?

Whenever I broke a story that helped people right a wrong. It’s one of the most satisfying things for a journalist to do.

What malware do you hate the most?

Ransomware, especially when used to target public services and the vulnerable. It’s completely unforgivable.

What is your golden rule for cyberspace?

There’s always time to think before you click.

Favorite activities:

Mountain biking. Dinghy and keelboat racing when time allows

When did you get your first computer and what kind was it?

BBC Micro Model B hooked up to a black and white 12” CRT TV. 

Favorite computer game / activity?

Getting thrashed by my kids at Mario Kart every single time we play. They never give me a break, and now they give me driving tips whenever I take them anywhere in the car.

What titles have you worked on in the past?

I’ve worked on a lot of other titles, but these are the three that stand out for me:

Computer Reseller News UK - Features Editor

Computer Business Review - Technology Editor

ComputerActive magazine - Features Editor

 


27 articles by Ben Tudor

Compliance and Regulations

Digital sovereignty and why trust matters for business continuity

Digital sovereignty and why trust matters for business continuity

Compliance and Regulations

Digital sovereignty and why trust matters for business continuity

Gartner® explores how geopolitical, regulatory, and tech risks reshape European digital control.

James Shepperd and Ben Tudor • 08 Oct 2026 • 6 min. read


Featured

Your connection is not private: What it means and how to fix it

Your connection is not private: What it means and how to fix it

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Your connection is not private: What it means and how to fix it

Seeing “Your connection is not private” in your browser? Don’t worry, there’s likely a perfectly valid explanation, even if your browser chose the most dramatic way to say it.

Ben Tudor • 24 Sep 2026 • 18 min. read


Threat landscape

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

Threat landscape

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

In the era of instant communication and remote approvals, business email compromise shows how quickly routine processes can become attack paths.

Ben Tudor • 03 Sep 2026 • 11 min. read


Featured

Amazon Scams: How to identify, verify, report, and avoid them

Amazon Scams: How to identify, verify, report, and avoid them

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Amazon Scams: How to identify, verify, report, and avoid them

Amazon is one of the world’s most trusted brands — which is exactly why scammers love to impersonate it. Learn how to spot fake Amazon messages, avoid common fraud tactics, and use simple tools to protect yourself from online scams.

Ben Tudor • 01 Sep 2026 • 26 min. read


Featured

Airbnb & Booking.com scams - How to spot them and travel safely

Airbnb & Booking.com scams - How to spot them and travel safely

Featured

Airbnb & Booking.com scams - How to spot them and travel safely

While major booking platforms are generally safe, their popularity makes them a frequent target for scammers seeking to steal personal information and money.

Ben Tudor • 12 Aug 2026 • 15 min. read


Prevention and Awareness

What is network security? Types, threats and how it works

What is network security? Types, threats and how it works

Prevention and Awareness

What is network security? Types, threats and how it works

Network security forms the bedrock of strong cybersecurity.

Ben Tudor • 11 Aug 2026 • 11 min. read


Cloud and Application Security

What is vulnerability management? Process, lifecycle & best practices

What is vulnerability management? Process, lifecycle & best practices

Cloud and Application Security

What is vulnerability management? Process, lifecycle & best practices

Build a continuous vulnerability management process that finds, fixes and adapts to new threats.

Ben Tudor • 31 Jul 2026 • 17 min. read


MDR & Services

How to build or buy a SOC: In-house, SOCaaS, MSSP, and MDR compared

How to build or buy a SOC: In-house, SOCaaS, MSSP, and MDR compared

MDR & Services

How to build or buy a SOC: In-house, SOCaaS, MSSP, and MDR compared

Build, buy, or blend. Just make it work.

Ben Tudor • 28 Jul 2026 • 8 min. read


MDR & Services

What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

MDR & Services

What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

SOCs provide continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

Ben Tudor • 27 Jul 2026 • 15 min. read