Ireland and UK tout ‘key’ partnership for countering cyber threats
The head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between Ireland and the UK to protect shared interests and counter threats in cyberspace. Speaking virtually to an audience at the influential Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) in Dublin, Lindy Cameron (pictured) described the Ireland-UK relationship as […]
Brits ‘more likely’ to change spending habits after a data breach
The consequences of a data breach have a greater impact in the UK versus the United States, according to new data. 41% of British consumers said they will stop spending with a business or brand forever following a data breach, compared to just 21% of US consumers. The research into consumer trust and spending habits […]
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 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 […]
