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UK cyber security a boost through new investments, strategies and standards

Cybersecurity remains a crucial component in the UK's security landscape. With this in mind, the UK government has launched a new wave of government initiatives aimed at strengthening national resilience, building digital skills, and supporting cyber innovation.

Digitalisation: The key to maximising human potential

Ildar Uysumbayev, Head of the Department of Public Services of the Agency for Civil Service and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan argues that digitalisation is the key to maximising human potential as we journey towards 2050

Two-factor authentication and why it matters for public sector organisations

Paul Parker, chief technologist, federal and national government, SolarWinds looks into the importance of two-factor authentication for the public sector as digital crime increases

Businesses future proof cybersecurity ahead of regulation deadline

Government will highlight 'operators of essential services' to comply with new requirements set out in the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS).

#HackathonForGood attracts tech talent to The Hague

Experts in Artificial Intelligence, big data and cyber security will gather in The Hague to solve world problems to assist leading NGOs.

Smart cities. Is it wise to get smarter?

Keiron Shepherd, Senior Security Specialist at F5 Networks, discusses how the threat landscape will change as smart cities become more of a reality and the security considerations we need to make before we begin reaping the benefits of connected devices

Cyber warfare continues to wage on

Cyber Warfare is a major issue facing the UK and US right now, with frequent reports of attacks and defences to and from outside threats. Alastair Hartrup, CEO of Network Critical, looks at recent battles and what individual businesses can do to defend themselves

Cybersecurity professionals see salaries increase 6% in one year 

Acumin Consulting has today unveiled its annual Salary Survey of UK cybersecurity professionals, detailing the typical salaries attained in roles across the sector

IP EXPO Europe celebrates huge success in 13th year running

It has been another triumphant year for IP EXPO Europe as it all kicked off with a captivating keynote delivered by astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield who shared his unique experience of space travel and considerations for the next leap of mankind 

Cybersecurity monitoring: A critical concern

Alysson Bessani, LaSIGE – Faculdade de Ciências at Universidade de Lisboa, details the importance and limitation of current cybersecurity systems

Countering the rising cybersecurity threat

An investigation by security researchers (1) reveals that at least one in four UK councils have been hit by cybersecurity breaches resulting in the loss of data over the past five years. Sungard Availability Services looks at this growing problem and how to mitigate the risks.

Wales awarded first cyber security centre of excellence

Cardiff University has joined a prestigious list of academic institutions helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online

Are healthcare organisations finally making a move to the cloud?

Sam Woodcock, Director Solutions Architect EMEA and APAC at iland, looks at the future of cloud adoption in healthcare organisations, throughout this article 

DASA seek applicants for new cyber competition

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a competition to seek innovative approaches to predict and counter cyber threats in defence and security.

Ministry of Defence teams with cyber start-up to train veterans to work in tech sector

The Ministry of Defence and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber savvy, in a bid to help them work in the technology sector.

Public sector digital transformation is critical in light of cyber-attack threat

When introduced efficiently, digital transformation undoubtedly has a positive impact on the quality and accessibility of public services in the UK, with investment in digital tools becoming a key element of the government’s future planning strategies

Why the government needs to be a leader in cyber security for a digital world

Alastair Hartrup, CEO of Network Critical, explains why he believes that the Government really needs to be a leader in the cyber security space if the digital world is going to remain safe

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