NHS faces staff retention crisis
Figures released by the Nursing and Midwifery Council have revealed that more nurses and midwives are leaving the profession than joining, up to 51% in a four year period. Low pay, poor working conditions, long hours and a shortage of qualified staff are all blamed for the decision to leave. For the first time ever, […]
Apprenticeship Levy spurs HR strategies
New research from talent and acquisition firm Alexander Mann Solutions has revealed that the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy offers companies the opportunity to embrace new opportunities. The White Paper was based on in-depth interviews with organisations including BAE Systems, Barclays, BT, CapGemini, GE, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover and Santander, amongst others. It found that […]
NHS left vulnerable to cyber attacks
Experts from the British Computer Society (BCS) & The Chartered Institute for IT have claimed that a lack of investment in cyber-security software and accountability left the NHS open to the Wannacry virus. The malware disrupted hospital staff across the UK in May as computers systems crashed, leaving frontline hospital staff unable to access important […]
EVENT REVIEW: Security IT Summit
The UK’s cyber security industry descended on the the Hilton London Canary Wharf last Tuesday (July 4th) for the Security IT Summit. And the timing couldn’t have been more serendipitous – the latest high profile cyber attack demonstrated that companies around the world remain vulnerable. After the WannaCry ransomware infected more than 230,000 computers in 150 […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: 10Duke Authentication & Authorisation
10Duke provides authentication and authorisation as-a-service solutions for leading consumer and technology brands worldwide such as Trimble, Unilever, Savills, Volvo, Rovio and more. Our products are used to address three primary use cases: The 10Duke Identity Provider – enables Single Sign-On (SSO) for customers accessing applications, whether they are desktop, mobile or web, using either […]
GUEST BLOG: Everything you need to know about Bluetooth security
By Alex Viall, MD, Mustard IT Bluetooth technology has been around since 2000. It’s become a seamless way for professionals to connect devices and it can be deployed for a variety of uses – from diverting voice calls through car speakers, to providing the freedom of wireless mice, headphones and more. The question now however, […]
DNS-based attacks costs businesses $2m+ a year
Research by network services provider Efficient IP has revealed that poorly designed network solutions cost businesses more than $2 million a year. The 2017 Global DNS Threat Survey Report explored the technical and behavioural causes of the rise in DNS threats and their potential effects to businesses across the world. Major issues highlighted by the […]
BT and KPMG pinpoint corporate cyber security traps
BT and KPMG have published a new cyber security report offering practical advice to businesses of all sizes on how best to manage their security journey and turn it into a business opportunity. The new report, “The cyber security journey – from denial to opportunity”, warns businesses against falling into dangerous traps as they deal […]
CAST for Security arrives
Software analysis and measurement company CAST has launched CAST for Security. Offering system-level analysis to strengthen the security of business-critical software, CAST for Security helps organisations optimise application design to protect sensitive data, by preventing common software attacks and enforcing architectural constructs known to keep data secure. Combining technology from the Application Intelligence Platform (AIP) […]
Cyber security specialist Trend Micro launches $100m venture fund
Trend Micro has launched a corporate venture fund to explore emerging technology markets with an initial investment of $100 million. The fund will nurture a portfolio of startups that are incubating ideas in hyper growth markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT). Japan-based Trend Micro cites Gartner data, which estimates 26 billion devices will be connected […]
