Facebook documents seized by MPs investigating privacy breach

A cache of Facebook documents has been seized by MPs investigating the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Rarely used parliamentary powers were used to demand that the boss of a US software firm hand over the details. The Observer, which first reported the story, said the documents included data about Facebook’s privacy controls. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 26th November 2018
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UK government says which organisations must meet NIS requirements

On Friday 9 November the UK government will define exactly who counts as ‘operators of essential services’ and thus required to ensure their technology, data and networks are secured and cyber resilient in line with the European Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive requirements. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 12th November 2018
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‘UK Will Be Hit By Category One Cyber-Attack,’ Says Government Director

The UK has not yet faced what would be considered a ‘category one’ cyber-attack, but there is little doubt that it will happen in the years ahead, according to Peter Yapp, the deputy director at the National Cyber Security Centre, which is a core part of the UK government intelligence agency, GCHQ. Read full story.

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 9th November 2018
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Advent IM qualifies for Government framework and hires Derek Willins

Advent IM, a cybersecurity consultancy, has qualified for the new iteration Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework 3, a UK Government supplier framework. Meanwhile, to continue the firm’s growth, the consultancy with offices in the Midlands and London has brought Derek Willins on board as Business Development Manager. The UK Government’s Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework […]

Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
On 16th October 2018
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