In a world where 45% of organisations will be hit by a supply chain breach by the end of 2025 (Gartner), protecting your critical systems is non-negotiable. But who's protecting you from the clever tactics of attackers? That's where ethical hacking comes in, and Fraser Lissimore is at the forefront.
“Ethical hacking is the use of hacking techniques by friendly parties to uncover, understand, and fix security vulnerabilities in a network or computer system.” – IBM
Recently shortlisted for Young Tech Person of he Year at Birmingham Tech Week, Fraser holds a first-class degree in Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security. Already a trusted expert at Intercity, he leads high-stakes projects aimed at identifying and neutralising threats before they can impact businesses.
We sat down with Fraser to discuss his role and experience, his approach to security, and how ethical hacking is helping businesses stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.
“It is sort of taking the role of the hacker and knowing pretty much exactly what they would know … basically I’m employed to break stuff” – That’s how Fraser Lissimore sums up his role as an ethical hacker.
His work shows the value of turning hacker tactics into powerful defence strategies.
Fraser is shaping what ethical hacking can be. He makes security approachable, shows colleagues how to think like defenders, and inspires the next wave of talent to pursue the right side of hacking. His energy for all things IT, and his drive to outsmart cyber criminals, set him apart.
Cybersecurity has shifted, most systems are secure by design, but gaps appear when vulnerabilities slip through, or administrators misconfigure settings.
The most common weapon attackers use is stolen credentials once they have a password, they often don’t need to “hack” at all.
The weakest link is your people. Technology can be strong, but people remain the easiest target. Awareness and training are critical.
The next generation is growing up in a digital world. We need to act now teaching kids about cybersecurity early, so they stay curious, informed, and most importantly safe.
Ethical hacking highlights the weak points in your systems before attackers can exploit them. Without this insight, your business risks data breaches, operational disruptions, and loss of customer trust. By identifying vulnerabilities proactively, you can tighten security, protect sensitive information, and build a more resilient organisation that’s prepared for evolving cyber threats.
Having Fraser on our team gives Intercity a serious edge, but most businesses don’t have their own ethical hacker on call. If reading this blog has sparked questions like, “Are we really secure?” or “Could attackers get in right now?”, don’t wait to find out the hard way. Book a Microsoft 365 Security Assessment with us today and take the first step in closing those gaps before someone else finds them.