Government wants to ‘design out’ cyber threats
Business Secretary has announced measures for the UK to become a ‘world leader’ in the race against cyber security threats. The government says businesses and consumers will benefit from increased security and protections built into digital devices and online services with the help of up to £70 million in government investment through the Industrial Strategy Challenge […]
UK businesses looking for more cybercrime support from government
Research has revealed that UK businesses are looking to the Government for greater support to safeguard them from the ongoing threat of cybercrime. According to RedSeal, nearly three-quarters (68%) of IT bosses polled for the survey said that their business had suffered at least one attack in the past 12 months, while almost a third […]
UK Government cyber security efforts ‘lack clear political leadership’
The cyber threat to the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) is as credible, potentially devastating and immediate as any other threat faced by the UK, according to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. The Committee’s latest report says the Government is not acting with the urgency and forcefulness that the situation demands, with the […]
UK government introduces ‘Minimum Cybersecurity Standard’
The UK government has outlined the minimum cybersecurity standards that it expects for its own day-to-day operations in a new document developed in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre. Over time, the measures will be incremented to continually ‘raise the bar’, address new threats or classes of vulnerabilities and to incorporate the use of new […]
Fines of up to £17m if UK infrastructure firms neglect cyber security
The Government has announced plans to fine Infrastructure firms up to £17m if they don’t have adequate cyber security measures in place. Under a new directive, UK regulators will be able to inspect cyber security at premises operated by transport, energy water and health companies, checking for any threat to public safety and possibility of […]
Armour Comms enjoys sales boost
Armour Communications, a provider of specialist, secure communications solutions, has seen unprecedented growth in the last few months following a flurry of new high profile deals. The firm has installed its flagship Armour Mobile at three Government departments, while its US division has also signed a number of new agreements. Armour is now working with […]
UK company bosses ‘not trained to deal with cyber attacks’
Britain’s top firms and charities urgently need to do more to protect themselves from online threats, according to new Government research. Undertaken in the wake of recent high profile cyber attacks, the survey of the UK’s biggest 350 companies found more than two thirds of boards had not received training to deal with a cyber […]
UK firms to face fines of up to £17m if they fail to protect against hackers
The UK Government has committed to updating and strengthening data protection laws through a new Data Protection Bill. The aim is to give consumers the confidence that their data will be managed securely and safely. Research shows that more than 80 per cent of people feel that they do not have complete control over their […]
UK government issues smart car security guidelines
A new generation of internet-connected cars will have to be better protected from hackers, under tough new UK government guidance issued this week. Smart vehicles are increasingly becoming the norm on British roads – allowing drivers to access maps, travel information and new digital radio services from the driving seat. But while smart cars and vans […]
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, […]
