Government sets out major cybersecurity legislation plans
The UK Government has published ground-breaking plans to protect people from cyber-attacks. The announcement comes as new figures commissioned by the government revealed that 49% of UK residents have purchased at least one smart device since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans will ensure that the makers of smart devices – which include […]
Home Office appoints new Director General for Homeland Security
It has recently been confirmed that Chloe Squires has been appointed the new Director General for Homeland Security at the Home Office and Senior Responsible Officer for Counter Terrorism. Squires has replaced Tom Hurd, who stepped down last month. Squires – who took up the role on April 1 2021 – has been with the […]
New UK agency to lead health threat responses
It has recently been confirmed that the UK’s new Health Security Agency, which will be led by Dr Jenny Harries, will plan for, prevent and respond to external health threats such as infectious diseases. It was confirmed on GOV.UK that the UKHSA – previously the National Institute for Health Protection – will be the UK […]
New UK counter-terrorism centre to open as attack threat remains high
The UK has laid out plans – as part of the Integrated Review – to create a new homeland security headquarters as part of plans to improve the country’s response to major terror threats. Officials have claimed that a successful chemical, biological or nuclear attack is likely to occur in the next ten years, reports […]
The Integrated Review: Security and defence conclusions for the UK
On 16 March 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed the security and defence conclusions taken from the Integrated Review. The review, which has been conducted over the past 12 months, is the most comprehensive articulation of a foreign policy and national security approach published by a British Government in decades. The Integrated Review The 100-page document […]
PM publishing UK security and defence conclusions from Integrated Review
On March 16 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be setting out his security and defence conclusions taken from the Integrated Review. The review, which has been conducted over the past 12 months, is the most comprehensive articulation of a foreign policy and national security approach published by a British Government in decades. The Integrated […]
Mayor of London launches app to help public report terrorist content
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has recently launched a City Hall-funded smartphone app designed to make it easier for members of the public to report online terrorist content. iREPORTit has been created in partnership with the national Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit and will enable people across the UK to anonymously report terrorist content […]
UK Government sets out Protect Duty plans
The UK government has recently set out its proposals on a new Protect Duty; a legal requirement for public places to ensure preparedness for and protection from terrorist attacks. The Protect Duty delivers on a manifesto commitment to improve the safety and security of public venues and spaces, drawing on lessons learned from previous terrorist […]
Government report reveals UK cyber sector is worth £8.9bn
A new Government report has revealed the exponential growth the UK’s cybersecurity sector saw in 2020. Recording an annual investment of £800 million – more than twice that raised in 2019 – as well as a 9% employment rise (with just under 4,000 full-time jobs created), the report has suggested that the country’s cybersecurity sector […]
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 […]