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A Password methodology for #WorldPassword Day

  Today is a good day to talk about building a great password. Everyone knows we need solid passwords, it is a basic requirement. But one of the things I often hear from people is, ‘it’s all very well telling me to build a good password but what does good look like, and how exactly […]

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Public Sector SIRO Training available to book!

The role of the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) is a key function across all areas of the Public Sector, including NHS, central government, nuclear, councils, NDPB’s and in some cases even suppliers to Public Sectors are required to demonstrate the role. Available dates: May 25, 2021 June 22, 2021 July 20, 2021 August 17, 2021 September […]

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Is the Use of AI in the Workplace Ethical?

A report by the Trades Union Congress says new protections are “urgently needed” to regulate the use of AI in workplaces. AI can be utilised by employers in remote recruitment, monitoring and work allocation. By using things such as natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence can handle repetitive and lengthy administrative tasks, freeing up the workforce […]

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The ransomware surge ruining lives

A global coalition of technology companies and law enforcement bodies is calling for “aggressive and urgent” action against ransomware. Microsoft, Amazon, the FBI and the UK’s National Crime Agency have joined the Ransomware Task Force (RTF) in giving governments nearly 50 recommendations. Read via BBC News. 

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