cyber threats

UK Commits £15m to Commonwealth Cyber-Initiative

The UK has agreed to spend up to £15m to boost cybersecurity in Commonwealth nations, as part of a wide-ranging inter-governmental commitment to fighting online threats.  The 53-state Commonwealth is seen by many as a throwback to the days of the British Empire, but nonetheless represents almost a third of the world’s population. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 19th April 2018
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World-leading cyber centre to be developed in London’s Olympic Park

A new world-first £13.5 million cyber innovation centre, located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, will help secure the UK’s position as a global leader in the growing cyber security sector. The London Cyber Innovation Centre will boost the thriving East London digital cluster and spur the development of cutting-edge technology to keep the nation safe […]
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  • On 10th April 2018
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Cyber attacks are one of the biggest threats that schools face, experts warn

Cyber attacks are one of the biggest threats that schools face, experts have warned, as new figures show that a fifth of education establishments have been hit. Hackers see teachers and parents as a “soft target” since they are often ill-equipped to deal with cyber thefts, while sensitive data held by schools – such as […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 19th March 2018
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CISOs fear ‘perfect storm’ of cybercrime

Pretty much all security leaders fear digital threats will rise across multiple channels, including the web, social media and mobile technologies. This is according to a new report by RiskIQ which revealed a ‘perfect storm’ of cybercrime, as a combination of staff shortages and escalating threats. In such a scenario, organisations would be caught completely […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 14th February 2018
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UK Government Warns of £17m Non-Compliance Fines for CNI Firms

The government has warned providers of “essential services” that they face fines of up to £17m if they fail to put in place robust cybersecurity to comply with the EU’s NIS Directive by May 10. The Security of Network and Information Systems Directive, to give it its full name, is an attempt by the European […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 30th January 2018
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Hefty fines confirmed for CNI providers with poor cyber security

The government has confirmed that critical infrastructure providers with poor cyber security face fines of millions of pounds as the National Cyber Security Centre publishes new guidance for the industry. The government is warning the UK’s most critical industries to boost cyber security or face hefty fines for leaving themselves vulnerable to attack. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 29th January 2018
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Baby boomers more cybersecurity savvy than Gen-Z

Generation Z are the least ransomware savvy generation while baby boomers were more likely to accurately define ransomware and were the savviest when it comes to not forwarding emails from unknown senders. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 29th January 2018
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Government acts to protect essential services from cyber attack

Bosses of Britain’s most critical industries are being warned to boost cyber security or face hefty fines for leaving themselves vulnerable to attack following our consultation. Energy, transport, water and health firms could be fined up to £17million if they fail to have the most robust safeguards in place against cyber attack. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 29th January 2018
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