Data centres in the UK are to designated as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), alongside energy and water systems
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Deepfakes: More Than Skin Deep Security
As deepfake technology continues to blur the lines between reality and deception, businesses and individuals alike must arm themselves with knowledge and proactive strategies to safeguard against the risks posed by manipulated media
Greatest Cyber Risks Are Extortion, Geopolitical Tension, SMB Attacks
Mimecast in its latest Threat Intelligence report reveals the greatest current cybersecurity threats to business defences
BT Clocks 530 Cyberattacks Every Second
Alarming. New data from UK telecoms giant BT has revealed the scale of cyberattacks being launched on a daily basis
7 Ways to Maximise MSSP Effectiveness
Matt Lawrence, Head of Defensive Security at JUMPSEC, highlights the challenges organisations face when detecting and responding to cyber threats, and how to ensure maximum value from your MSSP.
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Your Essential Cybersecurity Tech Stack
Are enterprises evaluating their cybersecurity tech stacks right now? What changes are they looking to make? Discover your business’s essential cybersecurity tech stack. How to defend your enterprise from post-pandemic digital security ...
UK, Australia Reach Cyber, Critical Tech Agreement
Australia says it will 'fight back' against nation state cyberattacks, after agreements with the UK over cyber, technology, and other matters
BT Eagle-i Seeks To Predict, Prevent Cyberattacks
Proactive security approach. New security platform from BT Security, dubbed 'Eagle-i', seeks to predict and prevent cyberattacks
European Commission Plans Joint Cyber Unit
European authorities propose a joint cyber unit to tackle large-scale security incidents, with European nations sharing their cyber expertise and resources
Foreign Secretary Warns Russia About Ransomware Attacks
Dominic Raab warns Russia it cannot continue to shelter criminal gangs carrying out ransomware attacks on Western nations
Queen’s Speech: Government Targets Skills, Advanced Research, Online Safety
Government unveils ambitious raft of changes including a lifetime skills guarantee, an advanced research agency, online safety, and many more
UK Reserves Nuclear Strike Response For ‘Emerging Technologies’ Attack
The UK Integrated Defence Review includes subtle change about when it may use nuclear weapons if attacked by 'emerging technologies'
UK To Create National Cyber Force, Amid £16.5bn Defence Rise
UK's biggest defence investment since Cold War, to combine cyber operations of UK military and intelligence in one unified command
Focus On Cyber Defence Rather Than Cyber Attack – Former NCSC Head
'Don't weaponise the net'. Former head of UK's NCSC urges governments to focus on cyber defence than cyber offensive capabilities
Coronavirus: Cyber Experts Team Up To Battle Covid-19 Related Hacking
Taking on the criminals using the Coronavirus pandemic to carry out hacking, group of 400 cyber-security experts is established
UK Readies ‘National Cyber Force’ To Tackle Terrorists, Hostile Nations
Specialist 'National Cyber Force' for the United Kingdom to be launched in the spring to tackle hostile nation states and terror groups
Iran Defeats ‘Second Cyber-Attack’, Minister Claims
Telecoms minister of Iran says his country has foiled a second cyber-attack targetting government systems in less than a week
Government Invests £36m To Bolster Chip Cyber Defence
Additional £36 million in funding as government teams up with chip designer ARM to bolster chip level cyber security for businesses
Israel Hits Back At Hamas Cyber Attack With Airstrike
Ultimate cyber defence? Israeli warplanes stop attempted Hamas cyber attack, with airstrike that 'removed' its HQ
GCHQ To Work With Banks To Thwart Fraud, Cyber Attacks
British intelligence joins the fight against bank fraud and cyber attacks as it seeks to work more closely with businesses
Hackers Overcome University Cyber Defences In Hours
Ethical hackers take down university cyber defences and obtain valuable data in just two hours
Nearly Half European Businesses Lack Robust Cyber Defence – Study
Kaspersky Lab study also shows majority feel that attackers are rarely caught and brought to justice
Name And Shame Firms With Poor Cybersecurity
Academic report argues businesses with poor cyber security should be publicly named and shamed
Budget 2018: Tech Industry Reactions
Reaction to chancellor's proposed digital tax, extra funding for industrial strategy, full fibre connectivity, and cyber defence
Outdated Cyber Defence Puts Organisations At Risk, Says Webroot
Adapt or die. Outdated cyber defences are putting organisations at risk from constantly changing online threats
UK’s Offensive Cyber Warfare Ability ‘More Than Doubles’
GCHQ has "over-achieved" in building up its offensive cyber-capabilities, official report finds
Trump Signs Executive Order To Upgrade US Cyber Defences
Cyber defences of US government agencies to be upgraded after President Trump orders order
Defence Secretary: Putin’s Cyber Attacks Seek To Destabilise West
Defence Secretary Fallon says Russian hackers are targetting critical Western infrastructure
Cyber Security Challenge UK Tasks Hackers With Energy Firm Defence
Challenge sees amateurs battle to protect energy firm from cyber attacks, both internal and external
Bruce Schneier: ‘Someone Is Learning How to Take Down the Internet’
Security expert Bruce Schneier suspects state-sponsored DDoS attacks are being levied at major internet infrastructure providers to test cyber defences