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Supporting Digital Inclusion: A Local Government Mandate
The UK ranks fourth in Europe and 17th in the World for its online population. Championing digital inclusion is an essential strategy for fostering economic growth, enhancing public services, and improving the overall quality of life for their residents. This article explains how local authorities can support the digital inclusion transition in communities.
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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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Blended Learning: A Modern Approach to Education
Blended learning, the integration of traditional face-to-face instruction with online educational materials has become a transformative approach to education, especially since Covid-19. However, this comes with some challenges.
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Cyber-Dependent Domestic Abuse: Key Measures & Advice
The rise in cyber-dependent domestic abuse has been notable, with increased reports of online harassment, stalking, and unauthorised access to personal accounts. Kirsty Jackson discussed the rising threat and outlined essential measures to safeguard individuals.
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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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Cybersecurity: A Team Endeavour for National Resilience by the NCSC
The Deputy Director for Government Cyber Resilience at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) outlined the importance of collaboration in building cyber resilience across the UK. This took place at our Public Sector Cyber Security and Data Protection Conference.
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Online Safety in Education: Safeguarding in the Digital Age
As technology becomes an integral part of education, ensuring online safety for students is increasingly important. The digital age offers vast educational opportunities, but it also poses significant risks, including cyberbullying, data breaches, and exposure to inappropriate content.
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Preparing for New Ransomware: Organisational Culture to Incident Response
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant threats to organisations worldwide. The next generation of ransomware is expected to be even more advanced, making it imperative for organisations to enhance their preparedness. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for organisations to prepare for the evolving ransomware threat.
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Building Cyber Resilience for Northwest SMEs with the NWCRC
DI Dan Giannasi, Head of Cyber and Innovation at the Northwest Cyber Resilience Centre and Detective Inspector with the Northwest Regional Organised Crime Unit discussed their efforts to support small businesses in the region. The Centre aims to embed cybersecurity as a core part of organisational culture to enhance overall resilience.
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AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Threats of the New Technology
In today's digital age, the landscape of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, with both the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats increasing at an alarming rate. Enter Artificial Intelligence – a revolutionary technology poised to transform the cybersecurity sector.
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The Heightened Cyber Attack Threat on the NHS
Cyber-attacks on the NHS affected over 800 planned operations and 700 outpatient appointments were rearranged in the first week after a cyber-attack hit London hospitals, in June 2024. 18 donated organs were diverted for use at other trusts (BBC). This has heightened the need to improve cyber security nationwide in the public sector.
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