How big is the UK’s cyber skills gap?
A major government-commissioned study found that about half of UK organisations are lacking basic security skills. PublicTechnology talks to the researchers behind it to find out where the skills gaps are and how they can filled
Scottish police claim 400,000 hours saved by mobile device rollout
Force cites benefits of officers being able to work on the go
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The fog of cyberwar
For governments and armed forces around the world, the digital domain has become a potential battlefield. But this new realm of warfare brings with it many ethical and legal complications. PublicTechnology talks to digital ethics expert Dr Mariarosaria Taddeo to find out more.
PM set for Huawei 5G U-turn, reports claim
The Chinese vendor will be banished from the next-generation network by the end of the year, it has been reported
Government spends £400m to acquire bankrupt satellite firm
After being shut out of EU satellite programme in light of Brexit, UK joins consortium with Indian telecoms giant Bharti to buy OneWeb
Regulatory clampdown urged as CMA finds £400 per household goes to Google and Facebook each year
CMA says that all of society will lose out ‘if the market power of these firms goes unchecked’
Home Office ramps up video asylum interviews as backlog passes 50,000
The oldest claim awaiting decision was filed eight years ago and 10,000 more were added to the waiting list in the first three months of 2020 alone
Who stole nine antique clocks worth £50,000 from the Foreign Office?
Annual fraud data shows lost phones, online shopping sprees and some mysterious missing timepieces
MPs working from home sent cyber advice mouse mats to remind them of potential password problems
Items designed to remind members to be on the lookout for phishing attacks and use a variety of passwords across different accounts
Government ‘considering alternative uses’ for £4m tags bought for early-release scheme
As of the beginning of this month, only 55 of eligible total of 4,000 prisoners had been let out under ECTR initiative
EC warns outside states are sowing coronavirus disinformation in Europe
China and Russia are among those claimed to be undertaking ‘targeted influence operations’
Army looks to reach online community through Twitch, eSports and ‘urban music influencers’
Military to conduct 12-month pilot that aims to engage with people via online events
Cabinet Office repurposes Brexit consultancy deals to help departments bring in external coronavirus support
Central department creates ‘clearing hub’ allowing departments to bid for consultants
DHSC finds that Serco ‘processes have been strengthened’ after contact-tracing data breach
Department says investigation into leaking of email address has been satisfactorily closed
Scottish Parliament set to continue virtual meetings through the summer
Hybrid arrangements will remain in place as MSPs set to carry on through recess
‘Cyberattacks are as deadly as the battlefield’ – MoD launches dedicated Cyber Regiment
New unit of Armed Forces will be tasked with securing communications networks
Government plans to expunge Huawei from 5G network by 2023, reports claim
Prime minister plans to backtrack on previous decision to allow Chinese giant to play a role in next-generation telecoms
MoD goes straight to Microsoft for first-of-its-kind £20m Azure deal
Department says it was necessary to skip competitive process and award contract – which includes early access to Microsoft products – directly to vendor
MoD agency floats £10m deal for ‘digitisation of sailing directions’
UK Hydrographic Office seeks partner to help it get the most out of its maritime data
Rules laid down for MPs’ remote voting system
System gets provisional select committee thumbs up, but members are warned they will face punishment if they let others vote for them
Home Office pushes on with multimillion-pound digital borders programme
Department seeks partner to support ongoing work to build a range of services
MoD seeks £5m secure communications system for military divers
Government shops for encrypted ‘diveable’ solution that enables boats, land personnel, and divers to communicate with each other
The pandemic is breeding opportunists and opportunities
Coronavirus could be a boon for cybercriminals, but could also be an ideal time for organisations to tune up their security, writes Henry Asson of the PublicTechnology events series