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NHS England launches cyber security charter to safeguard health sector

NHS England has introduced a Cyber Security Charter, hopefully improving the digital safety and resilience of the health service’s supply chain.

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.

Public sector organisations shouldn’t rely on mobile-based authentication

It is crucial that effective measures are put in place to counter the strength of modern cyber threats, not just relying on mobile-based authentication.

Security vulnerabilities make the education sector a risky business

Over the last 12 months, the education sector has been vulnerable to significant disruption to teaching and, worse, the temporary shutting and even complete closure of schools and universities; here's why.

3 reasons to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023

What are the top 3 trends that will trigger organizations to adopt a critical event management plan in 2023? Gartner reveals all.

Ransomware attacks remain the most acute threat to organisations

Ransomware attacks continue to be the most dominant threat to UK organisations and are having catastrophic consequences on critical national infrastructure.

What cybersecurity trends can we expect to see in 2023

As organisations become increasingly digital, adopting new technologies, applications and services, what can we expect from cybersecurity in the next 12 months?

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