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Protecting Digital Public Services from Evolving Cyber Threats
Local governments in the UK are increasingly relying on technology to deliver essential services and interact with their constituents. From managing public records to overseeing utility services, the digitalisation of these operations has brought numerous benefits in efficiency and accessibility. However, it has also introduced significant vulnerabilities, making cybersecurity a critical concern for local governments.
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Heightened Cyber Threat on the Voluntary Sector: Blackbaud Case
The current cyber threat to the voluntary sector in the UK remains significant, with a diverse range of threats facing these organisations. Recent reports indicate that approximately 14% of UK charities have experienced cybercrime in the past year. The Blackbaud data breach in 2020 underscored the critical importance of cyber security in the public sector.
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The Growing Cyber Threat Landscape for UK Police Forces
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for law enforcement agencies worldwide. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, the UK police have significantly enhanced their capabilities to combat cybercrime and ensure the safety of digital infrastructures. Police forces have been dealing with an estimated 7.78 million cybercrimes in the last year (GOV).
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Creating a Robust Risk Management Strategy for Cybersecurity Threats
In today's digital world, cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, with phishing accounting for 89% of cyber attacks on companies in 2023. This guide outlines a comprehensive approach to developing a cybersecurity risk management strategy.
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Supporting Women in Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity industry is at the forefront of technological advancement, constantly evolving to counter increasingly sophisticated threats. However, a significant challenge facing the industry is the gender disparity within its workforce.
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How Six Police Forces Are Tackling Technology-Driven Crimes
While modern technology offers significant benefits to policing, it also presents new challenges and threats. This article explains the types of technology being faced and strategies police are using to counteract it.
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Data Management for Schools: Improving Cyber and Information Security
Schools are becoming increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. We heard from Andrew Williams, an Online Safety and Information Security Consultant at the South West Grid for Learning. Andrew discussed the tools that schools can use to make their data systems less vulnerable.
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School Data: Improving Cyber and Information Security
Schools have seen a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, targeting their confidential data. This article presents advice from the South West Grid for Learning, outlining the essential tools that schools should have in place to protect their data.
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