Category: Industry News
News and information from the Advent IM team.
UK prepares plans for ‘full spectrum’ approach to cybersecurity
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The government is expected to provide security recommendations for British citizens and organizations. Read via ItProPortal.
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Technology and science move to the heart of UK security
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
National power will be defined not by the number of tanks and ships a country possesses but by its science and technology, and the quality of its algorithms. Read via BBC News.
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Cyber strength now key to national security, says UK
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The UK government has published strategic goals to 2025 – and cybersecurity got a lot of attention. Read via ZDNet.
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UK Nurseries Get First Official Cyber-Attack Warning
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued its first ever cybersecurity warning to nurseries and childminders. Read via InfosecurityMag.
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GCHQ warns businesses to urgently update their Microsoft email servers after suspected China hack
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
The warning follows what Microsoft said was a state-sponsored espionage campaign from a group based in China. Read via Sky News.
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Home Office tests web-spying powers with help of UK internet firms
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Two UK internet providers have been helping the Home Office and National Crime Agency track the websites visited by customers. Read via BBC News.
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Exchange email hack: Hundreds of UK firms compromised
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Hundreds of UK companies have been compromised as part of a global campaign linked to Chinese hackers. Read via BBC News.
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Government to reform data protection laws to spur economic growth
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden implied the regulations will become more business-friendly now the UK has left the EU. Read via Sky news.
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Hack of ‘150,000 cameras’ investigated by camera firm
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
A hack of up to 150,000 security cameras installed in schools, hospitals and businesses is being investigated by the firm that makes them. Read via BBC News.
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Government sets out plans to protect public places from terrorist attacks
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Industry News
Protect Duty is part of the Government’s commitment to improving protective security and preparedness at public places. Read via Gov.uk
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