The UK’s private security industry must recruit, train and license more than 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months to keep up with the growing demand for their services and keep the public safe, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body for the professional security industry in the UK. […]
Armis has joined the premier industry body for financial services in the UK, UK Finance, to help members tackle cybersecurity challenges stemming from managed or unmanaged connected assets in their environments. As an associate member, Armis will use the partnership to drive awareness of financial institutions’ risk exposures and the need for real-time visibility of every
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The Undeclared War kicked off on Channel 4 last week, telling the story of the UK wrestling with future nation state cyber-attacks. With the UK pledging £5m to the state of Georgia to prepare them for such attacks, and the Russian cyber threat increasing worldwide: are the lines between fact and TV fiction blurring? Ross
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The UK and its international partners have issued advice to IT service providers and their customers as part of wider efforts to protect organisations in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The joint advisory from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – and its partners sets out a series of
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A record number of online scams were removed from the internet last year thanks to the nation’s cyber experts significantly expanding the UK’s defences to push back against fraudsters, it has been revealed today. Ahead of the opening of its flagship CYBERUK conference, the National Cyber Security Centre – a part of GCHQ – disclosed
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My1Login has announced the results of a new survey of UK IT leaders, which revealed that 82% share their password to access Netflix, with 63% sharing a password between two and five other people. The survey was carried out at DTX Manchester in April 2022, and it studied the attitudes of 120 IT leaders towards
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The UK has joined international partners to share updated mitigation advice against Russian state-sponsored and criminal cyber threats. The advisory is published jointly by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – alongside agencies in the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, as well as the UK’s National Crime Agency. It
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Today, the Big Innovation Centre is launching an overview ever produced of the UK AI Industry. The analysis and report entitled “AI Industry in the UK Landscape Overview: Companies, Investors, Influencers and Trends” are products of the company’s Innovation Eye IT Platform and powered by Big Innovation Centre and Deep Knowledge Analytics. It is a
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NW Security Group has launched management report entitled ‘Video Analytics Adoption Trends UK Business Study’. The report brings together all results and analysis from a comprehensive, England-wide market research study of 152 medium and large sized firms running CCTV systems completed over the last six months. England is set for near doubling of most popular video
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First-time entrants are being encouraged to register for the new-look CyberFirst Girls Competition 2022, run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ. The annual competition, which sets teams of girls aged 12 to 13 a series of cyber-related challenges, has already introduced thousands of girls to the world of cyber security,
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Dragos has announced its expansion into the UK, providing organisations with more direct access to its industrial cybersecurity technology services and to develop ICS/OT cybersecurity talent across the region. This follows an announcement earlier this year of the company’s plan to grow its presence in Australia and New Zealand to support industrial cybersecurity customers. The company’s expansion will
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ASSA ABLOY has signed a definitive agreement to acquire manufacturer and distributor of door and window hardware in the UK and Ireland, Arran Isle. “I look forward to welcoming Arran Isle into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to add complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux,
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Tenable has published results of a study that found 72% of UK organisations attribute recent business-impacting* cyberattacks to vulnerabilities in technology put in place during the pandemic, while 68% suffered attacks that targeted remote workers. The data is drawn from ‘Beyond Boundaries: The Future of Cybersecurity in the New World of Work,’ a commissioned study
In partnership with Ponemon Research, ReliaQuest has announced publication of a survey report detailing the needs and priorities of cybersecurity leaders in the United States and United Kingdom. The report, “Making Security Possible and Achieving a Risk-oriented Security Posture,” shows that organisations are prioritising strategic security programs but missing the foundational capabilities they need to
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The UK government has launched a new scheme to help cyber start-ups, small businesses and scaleups launch and grow their businesses. Cyber Runway will see entrepreneurs and businesses get access to business masterclasses, mentoring, product development support, networking events and backing to trade internationally and secure investment so they can turn their ideas into commercial
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Home Secretary Priti Patel have announced an agreed maritime security treaty between the UK and France. UK emergency responders will now have more power to deal with terrorist incidents in the Channel thanks to a new treaty which the Foreign Secretary signed in Paris today. The UK-France Maritime Security Treaty,
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Everbridge has successfully deployed its Public Warning Cell Broadcast technology within three of the largest Mobile Network Operators in the UK. This forms a key technology component of the UK Government’s first-ever nationwide emergency alerting system, planned for rollout later in 2021. The system allows the government to reach people quickly during national emergencies such
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The UK government has signed a contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK). Specialising in anti-submarine warfare, the Poseidon (P-8A) is the RAF’s multi-role maritime patrol aircraft. Working alongside the Royal Navy and close maritime allies such as the United States and Norway, Poseidon locates,
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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on whether to launch a market investigation into Motorola’s Airwave network – the mobile radio network used by all emergency services in Great Britain. The move follows concerns expressed about the impact of the dual role of Motorola as the owner of the company providing the
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The British Army has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the first time during Exercise Spring Storm, as part of Operation Cabrit in Estonia. Soldiers from the 20th Armoured Infantry Brigade used an AI engine which provides information on the surrounding environment and terrain. Through the development of significant automation and smart analytics, the engine is
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Nedap’s AEOS physical access control system has received certification from the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI), the UK Government’s national technical authority for physical and personnel protective security. To gain approval, systems must go through detailed CPNI testing to ensure they meet the required standards and provide the intrinsic level of protection
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NHS Test and Trace has announced that UK cyber security company, Risk Ledger will be in charge of managing its supply chain cybersecurity risks. Henceforth, Risk Ledger will allow NHS Test and Trace to utilise its ‘social network’ platform and enable organisations to connect and share risk data securely, quickly and easily. This move is
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Following a £274 million contract award, the UK will be providing unique synthetic training courses for RAF personnel and will support around 30 UK jobs at the International Training Centre (ITC) in Farnborough. Alongside the continued training for pilots on the interactive C-17 flight simulators, from 2023 RAF trainees will also benefit from two new
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The UK’s Department for International Trade is highlighting the country’s capabilities for large-scale event security with a new brochure. Major Event Security: An introduction to UK capability is the first in a series of promotional literature that highlights the UK security sector’s strengths to international buyers. The document explains how industry can help to ensure
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The UK has doubled the budget for its Safer Streets fund to £45 million. The fund is used by local authorities across the UK to improve neighbourhoods with enhanced lighting and CCTV coverage. The decision comes in response to the outpouring of experiences and concerns following the death of Sarah Everard. The announcement came following
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The UK’s Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy is to be published this week. The review will set out the importance of cyber technology to the UK’s way of life – whether it’s defeating its enemies on the battlefield, making the internet a safer place or developing cutting-edge tech to improve people’s
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The UK government has set out its proposals on a new Protect Duty – a legal requirement for public places to ensure preparedness for and protection from terrorist attacks. The Duty is to fund improvements to the safety and security of public venues and spaces, drawing on lessons learned from previous terrorist incidents. The proposals
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British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has told the Munich Security Conference that the focus for the UK’s defence spending will be on new technologies that will “revolutionise” modern warfare. The virtual speech was part of a live broadcast set for the day the influential conference should have started. “If we are to assure our safety,
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The UK and Switzerland have signed a new Police Cooperation Agreement which the countries hope will further intensify joint UK-Swiss efforts to tackle crime. The agreement was co-signed by UK Security Minister James Brokenshire and Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter. The agreement will facilitate the exchange of information and intelligence in order to assist investigations
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