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Businesses in the dark over shared cloud security risks, warns Centrify study
Global research from Centrify, the leading cyber security company, has discovered that the majority of businesses misunderstand the shared responsibility model for cloud security and incorrectly believe the cloud provider is responsible for securing privileged access
- 12 November 2019
Labour hit with massive cyber attack designed to take all systems offline
Cyber experts warn of major security risks to the general election as hackers target Jeremy Corbyn in a malicious attack designed to take all Labour Party systems offline
- 12 November 2019
Police forces discipline 237 officers and staff over computer misuse
Cyber crime fears as over 230 police officers are caught misusing the national crime computer system, according to data from the Parliament Street think tank
- 8 November 2019
Nearly two thirds of UK workers don’t realise hacking is a criminal offence
Hacking into emails and social media accounts is not considered a criminal offence by nearly two thirds of UK workers, accordingly to the latest research polling from Centrify, the zero-trust cybersecurity company
- 4 November 2019
Ministry of Justice splashes £4 million in digital skills drive
Technology skills boost at the Ministry of Justice as of £3,802,021 is spent on digital skills training over the last three financial years, according to new research from a Parliament Street think tank.
- 31 October 2019
Investment experts give warm reception to Saudi Aramco's IPO
Saudi Aramco IPO causes excitement amongst the investor community as company prepares to float
- 30 October 2019
Georgia hit by major cyber attack forcing thousands of sites offline
Thousands of websites and a national TV station have been taken out by a major cyber-attack in the eastern European nation of Georgia, according to media reports
- 29 October 2019
Tomorrow's Politics
Political Editor Patrick Sullivan takes a look at some of the coming problems that the government will have to deal with, after Brexit!
- 22 October 2019
The dangerous doctrine of "The Strenuous Life"
Patrick Sullivan explains why the doctrine of "The Strenuous Life" is unhealthy and meant to keep people in their "place".
- 19 October 2019
UK Government announces £35 million cyber proposals
The Government announced it is partnering with the AI technology firm Arm in a project to develop new chips that are more resistant to cyber threats, backed by £36m in funding
- 18 October 2019
My employer doesn’t care about my mental health, say over one third of UK workers
World Mental Health Day Research: No-deal Brexit risk to jobs and money worries driving one in ten to consult a GP over workplace stress
- 10 October 2019
Over three quarters of UK workforce lack basic cyber training
Centrify polling reveals that over two thirds of UK workers have never been provided with cyber security training from their employers
- 7 October 2019
One third of Brits delivering their neighbour’s uncollected parcels
New poll commissioned by iParcelBox reveals pass-the-parcel delivery woes including missed deliveries, damaged goods and parcel rage associated with online shopping surge
- 1 October 2019
HMRC disciplines 100 staff for IT misuse
Cyber security fears as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) disciplines nearly 100 staff for misuse of email systems, social media accounts and telecommunications devices
- 1 October 2019
International wealth management company Spearvest crowned Best Swiss Investment Advisory Firm
Spearvest, the international wealth management firm has been crowned Best Swiss Investment Advisory Firm at the Wealth and Money Management Awards 2019
- 27 September 2019
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