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2020 was a cyber security wake up call for many organisations. Attempting to provide secure remote access and device flexibility quickly exposed the flaws in legacy systems and processes. As we enter 2021, Six Degrees asks: are you ready for the future of cyber security?
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Companies House implores firms to file accounts online to avoid delays
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Regulator picks out five major barriers to remote assessment
Stockport reaches 8,000 citizens with digital skills drive
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ICO urged to protect workers from surveillance software
MPs, unions and academics call for rules on the use of tech that can monitor remote workers
Plans for Crown Consultancy unit ‘watered down’, report claims
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Defra confident of ‘smooth and orderly transfer’ to post-Brexit import IT system
Minister says incoming platform has been subjected to ‘intense scrutiny’
Scotland outperforming rest of UK on digital public services, report finds
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Northern Irish business leaders voice ‘grave concerns’ over HMRC border IT systems
Industry representatives anxious about customs and goods-movement services
How automation and data-sharing enabled DWP to transform the state pension service
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Brexit-prepping council looks to stock up on IT basics
Worcestershire issues £20,000 tender in bid to head off potential impact
MoJ seeks £2m polygraph partner ahead of major trial of lie detectors for offenders
Minister floats potential six-year deal as use of lie-detectors set to be greatly expanded
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Scottish Government puts £12m funding into digital
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