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Party reports double cyber incursion to NCSC

The NCSC’s annual report reveals that a public sector entity or business is hit with a major cyberattack about twice each day. PublicTechnology looks at the biggest risks facing government and how they can be mitigated

In 2017, the NHS was the most high-profile victim of an international cyberattack. With the imminent phasing-out of support for Windows 7, Guinevere Poncia asks how government institutions are keeping pace with cyberthreats 

Heads of ICO and UKSA remind Corbyn, Johnson et al to remain legally compliant in use of data and statistics 

DCMS seeks input on barriers to improving security and effectiveness of existing laws

European Commission report finds that ‘large-scale automated propaganda’ is a persistent threat

Digital secretary confirms that the UK’s next government will be the one to make the call on whether to allow the Chinese vendor to help build the country’s telecoms infrastructure

Audit finds no impropriety in funding given to firm run by PM’s friend, but DCMS minister says she intends to ‘ensure that processes are strengthened’

Senior leaders stress importance of risk-taking in combatting the threats faced by the UK

COO position comes with a remit to oversee change across people, procurement, technology, and support

Department of Defense hails ‘important step’ in modernisation of systems

Minister reveals seven-figure spending on development of ill-fated policy

National Cyber Security Centre chief celebrates achievements of past year but stresses work still to be done

Government will be able to decide ‘on a case-by-case’ basis whether to grant permission for UK data to be used in death-penalty prosecutions

Newly released code allows developers to embed additional security features

e-Health records are enabling pharmacists to make informed decisions about treating patients and relieve pressure on GPs, writes Gill Hitchcock 

Collective of trusts and CCGs seeks programs across five core health areas

Agreement will also see US agencies permitted to requisition data from UK telcos

Organisation is working through ‘some points of detail’ with four that are yet to sign

Government seeks input on possible new methods of protecting currency

Hear, in this brief extract from our AI Week webinar discussion, how the NHS is using automation to help overcome fears about data security