To support ongoing delivery of a strategy covering cyber across the public sector, a new plan will be created that, ministers suggest, will help DSIT take a more hands-on approach […]...
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Tech chief Metreweli named first female leader of MI6
The Secret Intelligence Service, which is responsible for security and intel operations outside of the UK, has promoted its current head of innovation and technology to the agency’s top job […]...
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Military innovation agency’s work ‘could not currently be achieved’ without animal testing
Dstl, which has previously brought in screening providers to help prevent the possibility of recruiting animal welfare activists, still uses almost 700 animals per year in its research, minister says […]...
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MoD backs calls for AI to help thousands of backroom staff into frontline roles
Government has endorsed all calls set out in a recent review, including recommendations to reduce administrative and staff costs, while also investing in new defence technologies including automation and drones […]...
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Cross-public sector cyber duties moved into GDS
Prime minister announces that, following the creation of the government’s new digital centre in DSIT, security policy and oversight will also move from the Cabinet Office to the tech department […]...
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MoD trails £1bn investment in cyber and drones
Government announces creation of tech and entities to adapt to a world in which ‘ways of warfare are rapidly changing, with the UK facing daily cyberattacks on this new frontline’ […]...
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Minister: ‘Legal Aid Agency data breach enabled by fragility of IT systems’
A ministerial representative from the Ministry of Justice cites a recent £20m investment in bolstering tech infrastructure, and points the finger at previous administration for allowing digital weaknesses to fester […]...
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NCSC pins ‘malicious campaign’ of cyberattacks on Russian military intelligence
The cyber branch of the UK’s security services has attributed a series of attacks on various targets, and based on common techniques including the guessing of credentials and spear phishing […]...
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MoD seeks cyber leader to boost ‘awareness, behaviours and culture’
The ministry is recruiting for someone to provide training and support for employees, veterans and families, as ‘people are the real first line of defence in cyber and information security’ […]...
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Minister claims One Login has ‘worked to address all concerns’ over security
Recent reports have claimed that top government cyber officials have raised worries about the security risks attached to the new system, but minister flags up impact of independent assurance processes […]...
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