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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.

Revolutionising modern teaching with AI

As the use of AI rapidly increases educators must understand the many real advantages it can bring, how it can be used practically within the education sector and how to support both teachers and students during this integration.

3 lessons learned from the Change Healthcare ransomware attack

As the fallout from Change Healthcare’s recent ransomware attack continues, Claud Bilbao, Cowbell’s RVP, Underwriting & Distribution UK, discusses the valuable lessons businesses and regulatory bodies can take from the incident.

NHS software provider faces £6M fine after cyber attack exposes thousands of medical records

The NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group is facing a substantial fine of £6 million following a cyber attack in August 2022.

The threat within: Mitigating modern insider threats effectively

When it comes to cybersecurity, we often focus our attention on how to protect an organisation from external threats. However, discounting insider threats can be a costly mistake, both financially and reputationally.

Pandemic profiteers: Exploiting fear through cyber scams and how to move forward

The COVID-19 pandemic not only posed a public health crisis but also created cyber scam opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit the vulnerable in the rapidly changing digital environment.

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.

Major Microsoft outage: Numerous sectors hit in worldwide “Digital Pandemic”

“This is nothing short of a crisis” says Chris Dimitriadis, chief global strategy officer at ISACA, as major global Microsoft outage causes widespread disruption across multiple sectors, grounding planes, delaying trains, and impacting healthcare services.

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.

How the Financial Services sector can enhance cyber security capabilities in 2024

According to a study by e2e-assure, the UK’s leading Threat Detection & Response provider, 44% of Financial Services organisations say their cyber security providers are underperforming.

Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

The Internet offers many advantages. However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken.

UK Gov launches measures to enhance cyber security in AI models and software

In a bid to fortify the nation's cyber defences and foster economic growth, the UK government has introduced pioneering measures aimed at bolstering cyber security in AI models and software.

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.

Fighting disinformation to safeguard democracy

In today's digital age, combating disinformation is crucial to safeguarding democracy. Here, John Comer, rapporteur for the EESC explores the evolution of misinformation, its consequences, and strategies to empower citizens and protect democratic institutions.

Zero Trust: How can local councils defend against the increasing cyber threats?

The recent ransomware attack on Leicester City Council is a stern reminder of how vulnerable UK local councils are to increasing cyber threats. How should local councils defend themselves?

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.

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