Key topic areas covered include: Communities, Gangs & County Lines, Safeguarding, and Workforce & Leadership.
UK Government to Ban Public Bodies from Paying Ransoms to Hackers: The Cyber Security Battle
On the 22nd of July, the UK government published its plans to crack down on cyber criminals who use ransomware. In a move designed to strengthen national cyber resilience and reduce the growing threat of ransomware attacks, the government plans to ban public bodies from paying these ransoms. The decision comes after a surge in […]
Keep readingNavigating Cybersecurity In a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape
The UK has seen a sharp rise in cybercrime targeting public sector organisations over the past year, highlighting the need for stronger digital resilience and security strategies. We hosted the award-winning Public Sector Cyber Security Conference last February in London, which saw a collection of the UK’s data protection and cyber security leaders come together […]
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The Swift Response to the Transport for London Cyber Attack
The National Crime Agency (NCA) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) are at the forefront of protecting the UK against the escalating threat of cybercrime, as demonstrated in their swift and decisive response to the recent cyber attack on Transport for London (TfL). Learn more at the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference.
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Rehabilitation & Re-offending: A Holistic Approach by Catch22
Lisa Smitherman, Strategic Director for Justice and Education, Catch22 joined us at our National Combatting Gangs, Violence and County Lines Conference 2024. In today's society, the rehabilitation of offenders and the reduction of re-offending are critical issues. Catch 22 has taken a unique approach to address these challenges through comprehensive, community-based strategies.
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Everton Free School Crime Prevention Initiatives
Stephen Baker, the principal of Everton Free School and Football College, and Assistant Head Andrew Pearl, are pioneering new strategies to address behavioural challenges and criminal exploitation among vulnerable youth in Liverpool. Their innovative approach integrates multi-agency collaboration and focuses on understanding and meeting the underlying needs of at-risk students.
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Driving Digital Evidence Innovation with the College of Policing
Unlike lawsuits 20 years ago, digital evidence appears in more than 90% of all crimes committed today. At our Digital Policing Conference 2024, Sarra Fotheringham, Policing Standards Manager for Digital and Cyber at the College of Policing, delivered a compelling session on the importance of workforce competencies in the digital evidence landscape.
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Protecting SMEs from Cybercrime: PCC Collaboration with the NEBRC
We welcomed Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, at the Digital Policing Conference 2024, who highlighted the pivotal role of collaborative efforts in protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the growing threat of cybercrime. Her presentation focused on the innovative initiatives undertaken by the Northeast Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), a key player within the National Cyber Resilience Centre network.
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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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