NCSC publishes cybersecurity training resources for education sector
The NCSC has published advice that will help schools to improve their defence against online attacks. The new, free training – which has been created for teachers and staff by the UK’s leading cyber-experts – sets out real-life incident case studies and practical steps staff can take to protect themselves online. The resource is the […]
New NCSC Chief Executive, Lindy Cameron, gives first speech
In her first speech as chief executive of the NCSC, Lindy Cameron has paid tribute to the bold decision to create a public-facing cybersecurity organisation within GCHQ. The virtual speech to an audience at Queen’s University, Belfast, saw Cameron outline why she thinks all of the UK has a role to play in making the UK […]
Alert issued following cyber-attacks on UK education sector
The NCSC have confirmed that, since late February 2021, an increased number of ransomware attacks have affected education establishments in the UK, including schools, colleges and universities. The NCSC previously acknowledged an increase in ransomware attacks on the UK education sector during August and September 2020. The recent alert is designed to be read by […]
UK organisations urged to update security after Microsoft hack
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – the UK Government’s national, technical authority for cybersecurity and a part of GCHQ – has urgently called for organisations to install the latest Microsoft Exchange Server updates. The announcement comes following confirmation from Microsoft that they suffered a large-scale exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in early March. Microsoft have […]
NCSC recognises Queen’s University Belfast for cybersecurity education
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently recognised Queen’s University Belfast as one of the UK’s Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) after showing its commitment to on-campus cybersecurity education and promoting community cyber-skills. NCSC’s ACE-CSE programme – developed alongside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport – seeks to […]
UK Cyber Security Council to act as governing body on training
The newly launched UK Cyber Security Council will provide a single governing voice for the industry, according to official information published on GOV.UK. The Council – which is funded by the Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport – will be officially launched on March 31 2021. UK Cyber Security Council By allowing the […]
NCSC publishes updated malware and ransomware guidance
The NCSC have recently updated their malware and ransomware guidance for businesses and individuals, with a particular focus on helping people prepare for attacks and mitigate the impacts an incident can have. The previous guidance – which was published in February 2020 – has been significantly altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With […]
NCSC guidance for buying and selling second-hand tech
The NCSC – the UK Government’s national, technical authority for cybersecurity and a part of GCHQ – has issued its first ever guidance for people looking to buy or sell second-hand internet connected devices. The guidance has been published to help consumers protect themselves against cyber criminals, the NCSC guidance particularly urging sellers to erase […]
NCSC publishes cybersecurity guidance for agricultural sector
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – the UK Government’s national, technical authority for cybersecurity – has recently published guidance to support the agriculture and farming sectors against the increasing threat of cybercrime. Working alongside the National Farmers Union (NFU), the NCSC guide provides practical cybersecurity tips and advice to help agricultural businesses prepare for […]
Officials assess impact on UK organisations after US cyber attack
UK officials have been investigating the impact that a recent cyber attack on the US had had on British organisations, according to Sky News. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been looking into the incident to try and determine whether government networks were affected by the attack – it is reported that the […]