NCSC details key wins in cyber security war
A scam to defraud thousands of UK citizens using a fake email address spoofing a UK airport was one of a wide range of cyber attacks successfully prevented by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the last 12 months. Details of the criminal campaign are just one case study of many in Active Cyber Defence […]
Female students flock to NCSC CyberFirst initiative
Nearly 12,000 girls aged 12 – 13 from across the UK took part in the competition in 2019, which was launched by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as part of the CyberFirst initiative. The competition breaks down gender barriers by encouraging girls to engage with cyber security before they make their GCSE choices, with […]
NCSC outlines data breach roles
Data breach roles have been outlined to help victims of cyber incidents and form an improved approach between the UK’s technical authority for cyber threats and its independent authority for data protection. Speaking at the second day of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) annual conference CYBERUK, Chief Executive Ciaran Martin and Information Commission Office […]
National Audit Office raises cyber security concerns
The National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed failings in the way the Cabinet Office established its current cyber security programme, with the government unclear whether it will meet programme objectives along with issues surrounding its cyber-attack strategy after 2021. The UK has one of the world’s leading digital economies, the report asserts, making it more […]
NCSC beta website unveiled
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a redesigned version of its website, which the body says will enable businesses and individuals stay better informed about cyber threats. The NCSC, which is part of GCHQ, says the redesign will help people of all cyber expertise through its new site, creating new sections designed around […]
Under lock and key: how can the public sector keep data safe?
Dan Panesar, VP EMEA, Certes Networks The public sector faces intense public scrutiny, especially when it comes to cybersecurity. However, the launch of the National Cyber Security Centre in (NCSC) in 2016 suggests that the sector is beginning to take the issue of cybersecurity seriously, marking the Government’s commitment to making the UK a safe place […]
Universities invited to apply for NCSC certification
Universities across the UK now have a further opportunity for their cyber-security related degrees to gain certification as part of the National Cyber Security Strategy. After a rigorous process, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has already certified 23 Master’s degrees, three Integrated Master’s and three Bachelor’s degrees from […]
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 […]
