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Cybercrime: Assume breach, never trust and always verify

For decades cybercriminals have used tactics such as phishing and malware, but the convergence of two pivotal technologies sparked a dramatic surge in cybercrime.

Public sector data under real threat from cybercriminals

Public sector data is becoming increasingly threatened by cybercriminals and needs better protection. New approaches are needed to keep data safe, AJ Thompson, CCO of Northdoor Plc argues.

UK councils: keeping local authorities and their residents safe and secure

UK councils must keep their systems and network infrastructures safe from harm at a time when cyberattacks are on the rise.

Public sector digital transformation: opportunities and challenges

Public sector digital transformation presents a multitude of opportunities, but with that technological expansion come challenges; let's explore a few.

Public and private sector cooperation is vital in controlling cybersecurity threats

The recent cybersecurity threats on the U.K.’s national health service (NHS) demonstrate the necessity for better national protection against cyberattacks.

Data and encryption strategies in a post-quantum world: Harvest now, decrypt later

Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks, explains the risk associated with bulk encryption strategies & the importance of crypto-segmentation in reducing criminal exposure to data in a post-quantum world.

The joint UK and US military partnership to combat cyberthreats

In response to malicious cyber activity, the UK and US have begun a partnership exchanging knowledge in cyberspace operations.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Are you prepared?

Martin Roots, Managing Director at the Expede Group, discusses cybersecurity awareness, walking us through different cyber attacks and how to prevent them efficiently.

The healthcare industry’s identity security diagnosis

Ensuring identity security in the healthcare industry is vital post-pandemic, as the NHS faces more cyber threats than ever. Here's how we can better protect healthcare data.

Montenegro and cyberattacks: all NATO states should be prepared

Keiron Holyome, VP UKI, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry discusses cyberattacks and the public sector.

Migrating datacentres can be simpler with the right plan and partner

Sam Newman, director of OGEL IT, explains how migrating datacentres to the cloud can boost business efficiency.

Using advanced analytics tech to safeguard from intellectual property theft

Phillip Akers, Head of Public Sector at Quantexa, discusses how we can use advanced analytics tech to safeguard from intellectual property theft.

Letting go of legacy IT strategies for digital citizens

Jo Feldman, Chief Commercial Officer at UBDS, walks us through letting go of legacy IT strategies for digital citizens.

How to prevent cyber attackers’ manipulation of the democratic process

With GCHQ's recent warning that voting was subject to a cyber attack, what can we do to avoid manipulation of the democratic process?

Hermit Spyware: Who discovered it and why is it dangerous?

Open Access Government interviews Justin Albrecht, the man behind the discovery of Hermit Spyware in Italy and Kazakhstan.

The road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity

Dr Francis Gaffney, Senior Director – Mimecast Labs & Future Operations at Mimecast, charts the road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity.

Cyber security threats on the rise: how should organisations react

Organisations face the growing risk of becoming victims of cyber security threats - what can they do to avoid them?

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