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Critical Steps to Bolster UK's Cyber Resilience: Insights for Policy Makers from Cisco’s Cyber Readiness Index

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Critical Steps to Bolster UK's Cyber Resilience: Insights for Policy Makers from Cisco’s Cyber Readiness Index

Recognising the vital role digital technologies now play in the delivery of economic prosperity, public services and national security, the UK Government rightly strives to be a global leader in innovation and technology. There are many aspects that are important to meeting this goal, but it is increasingly clear that a robust and resilient approach to cybersecurity across the economy is non-negotiable. In the face of growing cybersecurity threats, the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation…

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U.K. and U.S. Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

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U.K. and U.S. Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems

The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and other international cyber authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have warned about pro-Russia hacktivist attacks targeting providers of operational technology. OT is hardware and software that interacts with the physical environment and includes smart water metres, automated irrigation systems, dam monitoring systems, smart grids and IoT sensors for precision agriculture. In the alert published on May 1, the cyber authorities provide advice to OT providers…

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4 IoT Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

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4 IoT Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

The realm of the Internet of Things encompasses more than just the latest products. As the network of connected devices grows — the number worldwide is expected to reach over 29 billion in 2027 — so do the policies, responsibilities and innovations that surround it, all of which contribute to successful IoT integration. With help from Steve Statler, the chief marketing officer at IoT technology provider Wiliot, TechRepublic has identified the top four trends emerging…

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U.K. and U.S. Agree to Collaborate on the Development of Safety Tests for AI Models

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U.K. and U.S. Agree to Collaborate on the Development of Safety Tests for AI Models

The U.K. government has formally agreed to work with the U.S. in developing tests for advanced artificial intelligence models. A Memorandum of Understanding, which is a non-legally binding agreement, was signed on April 1, 2024 by the U.K. Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (Figure A). Figure A U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (left) and U.K. Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan (right). Source: UK Government. Image: U.K. government Both countries will now…

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3 UK Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2024

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3 UK Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2024

Staying up to date with the latest in cyber security has arguably never been more paramount than in 2024. Financial services provider Allianz named cyber attacks this year’s biggest risk for business in the U.K. and a top concern for businesses of all sizes for the first time. However, many professionals are still in the dark about what the events in Q1 tell us about the cyber landscape for the rest of the year that…

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Cyber League: UK's NCSC Calls on Industry Experts to Join its Fight Against Cyber Threats

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Cyber League: UK's NCSC Calls on Industry Experts to Join its Fight Against Cyber Threats

The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre is inviting members of the cybersecurity community to join its new Cyber League, which is a collective of industry experts that will work alongside the government agency to tackle security threats facing the U.K. Announced by the NCSC on Jan. 17, the Cyber League will support existing NCSC initiatives that bring together experts from the public and private sectors. This is with the aim of improving knowledge sharing…

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