As there is a continued and significant increase in the scale of the threats facing public services – as well as the potential consequences of successful attacks, and the critical importance of government’s response – PublicTechnology’s editorial focus is often consumed with all things cyber. We have created this dedicated hub so our audience can catch up on all the latest stories, analysis and interviews from the public sector security world.
New GDS-led cyber ops will be ‘more interventionist’
To support ongoing delivery of a strategy covering cyber across the public sector, a new
NHS retains IBM on £7m deal for round-the-clock cyber monitoring
The health service has worked with Big Blue on the operation of its national cyber
Cross-public sector cyber duties moved into GDS
Prime minister announces that, following the creation of the government’s new digital centre in DSIT,
MoD trails £1bn investment in cyber and drones
Government announces creation of tech and entities to adapt to a world in which ‘ways
GDS signs £10m One Login cyber deal and plans recertification after losing government digital ID trustmark
The Whitehall digital unit, based in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has awarded
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
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
West Lothian Council says personal data stolen in cyberattack on education network
Having initially indicated that there was no evidence of data theft, the Scottish authority has
Applicants’ personal data accessed in cyberattack on Legal Aid Agency
Anyone who has applied for assistance in the past 15 years is encouraged to take
‘Not the most effective use of our resources’ – ICO opts against full probe of British Library cyberattack
The UK’s regulator for privacy and data protection has praised the cultural institution for its
Downing St updating secret contingencies for Russia cyberattack, report claims
According to national newspaper stories, UK ministers are seeking to amend and modernise national defence
Scottish schools suffer cyberattack
A local authority in Scotland reveals that it is working to ensure there is ‘minimal
NHS signs £12m deal for ‘next generation cyber’ tune-up
The health service’s central nationwide body has put in place an agreement of up to
FCDO tech minister: ‘AI will create new and enhance existing cyber threats’
The Foreign Office’s minister with responsibility for tech use has previously pointed to AI’s potential
WATCH: Can the public sector access the cyber skills it needs?
As part of our dedicated Cyber Security Week, PublicTechnology brought together experts from government, industry,
Cyber Security Week: What will imminent changes to the network security laws mean?
Regulatory amendments could see vast swathes of IT suppliers brought under the scope of laws
Cyber Security Week: Do we need a Department for Cyber?
Some senior figures have argued cybersecurity should have a dedicated cabinet minister, while others claim
Cyber Security Week: Why is outsourcing so prevalent in the public sector?
Government data reveals outsourced cyber services are used far more widely in the public sector