Cyber Attack

Cyber lessons to be learnt from recent high-profile cyberattacks and hacks

Nick Denning, CEO of Diegesis, reflects on the obligations of government departments to ensure their own cyber security, and perhaps more importantly, that of their contractors.

New cyber security bill aims to safeguard UK’s critical infrastructure

In response to growing cyber threats targeting essential services like water, power, and healthcare, the UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

AI: Deepfake threats in the U.S.

Open Access Government provides a brief overview of deepfake threats in the U.S. within the artificial intelligence landscape.

Build your defences against cyberattacks to stay safe and out of the headlines

Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis, and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, shares insights on protecting your organisation and identifying security vulnerabilities in the face of increasing cyberattacks.

Its time to stop being confused about cyber security

Grant Barnes, Threat and Vulnerability Manager at Cantium Business Solutions, explains how a shift in mindset from feeling like a victim of cyber-attacks to a proactive defender of our digital assets can help raise our educational awareness of cyber security threats.

Major London hospitals disrupted by cyber-attack

Major London hospitals, including Guy’s, St Thomas’, and King’s College, have been severely disrupted by a cyber-attack that has forced the cancellation of operations and blood transfusions.

Massive data breach exposes UK military personnel’s payroll information

An estimated 270,000 payroll records of Britain's armed forces have been compromised due to a breach by a third-party contractor.

Leicester City Council cyberattack exposes sensitive data

Leicester City Council has fallen victim to a recent cyberattack attack, leaving its phone and computer systems disabled since March 7th.

China state-affiliated cyber actors target UK democratic institutions

The UK government has called out China's state-affiliated actors for engaging in cyber activities aimed at damaging UK democratic institutions and individuals.

Why mobile device management security is a must for the public sector

Learn why Mobile Device Management security is crucial for government organizations, ensuring strong protection and smooth device operations. Find out why it matters and get crucial insights for a secure mobile device setup.

Protecting private and public sector organisations from cyberattacks

The rise of smart technology in the UK has led to more cyberattacks, so organisations need strong, adaptable cybersecurity plans, as shown by the Capita incident, with a focus on risk assessment, employee training, and cyber insurance.

How cyber crisis simulation can help safeguard housing associations

The rapidly evolving digital landscape has rendered cybersecurity measures such as firewalls and encryption inadequate when used in isolation. Threat actors are outpacing these defences...

Helping students build cyber skills through free training initiatives

Thousands of students nationwide are gaining essential cyber skills through a government-backed initiative to promote future careers in the growing cybersecurity industry.

Insider threats: What they are and how to prevent them

While organisations continue to invest heavily in defensive strategies to help mitigate or at least reduce the threats posed by external cyber criminals, there is often neglect for insider threats.

Improving government IT and security will start with network visibility

Government IT leaders should consider improving their security with tools designed to go beyond signature-based detection to spot unknown but potentially malicious behaviour.

The healthcare sector needs better defence against phishing

Cyber-attacks can have a direct effect on patient care, and understanding how these attacks gain access to organizations is critical in safeguarding against them.

Cyber attacks increasing by up to 50% in local councils across the UK

Sefton Council has been fighting off over 30,000 cyber attacks a month. While cybercrime increases, so does the need for stronger public sector security.

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