Black Arrows Blog

Insights on Security Brutalism, fundamentals, and building resilient security programs.

Simplicity As A Security Discipline

January 2026

Security Brutalism treats simplicity as a form of structural integrity.

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Top 10 Basic Must-Have Security Controls for Startups

January 2026

Early security choices shape everything that follows. These are 10 non-negotiable security controls every startup should put in place from day one to reduce risk, protect growth, and avoid preventable breaches.

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Security Renaissance: The Time Is Now

November 2026

The cybersecurity industry has a problem, and it's not the attackers.

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Security Brutalism meets the World of AI

November 2026

AI systems are growing in capability and complexity. The Security Industry was not ready for this.

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Why Security Fundamentals Matter More Than Sophisticated Tools

October 2026

Most organizations spend resources on advanced security tools while neglecting basic fundamentals like asset inventory and patch management. We explore why this approach fails and how returning to the basics strengthens protection.

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Building Resilience: Why Recovery Matters As Much As Prevention

September 2026

Prevention alone cannot guarantee security. We discuss how organizations that focus equally on recovery and resilience achieve stronger protection and faster incident response.

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Why a CISO Should Invest in Security Brutalism: Key Benefits for Robust Defenses

September 2026

When CISOs adopt a mindset of a leaner and more resilient program, stronger baselines, faster decisions, and a culture where security is just how the organization operates follows.

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