Unmasking the Russia threat: A deep dive into wider influence
The UK’s vigilance is under the microscope as the Russia threat to UK looms, a reality underscored by a long-standing history entwined with fluctuations of camaraderie and dispute since 1553, writes Philip Ingram MBE.
UK sanctions China state-affiliated actors after malicious cyber activity
The UK government has announced sanctions for China state-affiliated actors after malicious cyber activity, which suggests APT31 was almost certainly responsible for targetting UK parliamentarians’ emails in 2021.
Careers in cyber promoted by Government
The government has urged teachers across the UK to sign up and access free resources to help secondary school children build skills and consider a career in cyber.
Salto Systems obtains Secured By Design accreditation
SALTO Systems has been awarded Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation for its electronic security products.
Government rules shore up air security threat
New government regulation has been introduced to deal with threats on military air safety. Cyber-attack presents a significant threat to the safe operation of modern military air systems. The Military Aviation Authority (MAA) now has the Cyber Security for Airworthiness (CSA) regulation to ensure safety-related systems are appropriately protected from this non-traditional, emerging threat to […]
LATEST: Mass emergency phone alert message
The Government’s mass phone emergency alert system takes place on April 23 at 3pm. The message will be received on every phone with a message, sound and vibration for up to 10 seconds. The message will say: “This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there’s […]
Government maritime cybersecurity plan
A new five-year strategy to enhance technology, innovation and cybersecurity in response to maritime threats was announced by the British government today. The Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, set out the “guiding principles” for the UK’s approach to managing threats and risks at home and around the world. This includes “leveraging” the seabed […]
New airport-style security in prisons sees record level of drug busts
Over the last two years, more than 70 cutting-edge X-ray body scanners have been installed in all closed male prisons, producing super sharp images of concealed contraband so staff can easily find and stop dangerous items from entering jails. These scanners have thwarted almost 20,000 attempts to smuggle contraband on to wings, including one massive haul consisting of 81 […]
Cybersecurity best practices shared by the UK with the Philippines
The UK-PH Cybersecurity Forum was held virtually on 11 March 2022 by the British Embassy Manila – Department for International Trade (DIT), with the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP). The relevance of cybersecurity was discussed within the Philippines and DIT Country Director Richard Colley shared that the forum “aims to help forge relationships and […]
CfNS to help UK and Australia combat increasing security threats
The UK’s national security efforts have been helped with the formation of a new UK College for National Security (CfNS). It will aim to aid the UK in tackling emerging security threats, while also working with Australia to share best practice. Beginning in the autumn of 2022, national security training opportunities will begin as part […]