The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act – the biggest shake-up of the UK’s national security regime for 20 years – has fully commenced. As of 4 January 2022, the government has the ability to scrutinise and intervene in...
Security researchers have discovered failings in two home electric car chargers. The researchers were able to make the chargers switch on or off, remove the owner’s access, and show how a hacker could get into a user’s home network....
Increasing cyber-threats coupled with a shortage of cyber security professionals in Europe is compelling organisations to turn toward managed and professional security services (MSS/PSS) companies. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, European Managed & Professional Security Services Market, reveals that...
With a combination of duty of care, valuable equipment and personal data, the education sector presents one of security’s biggest challenges. An ideal access control solution for a school, college or university should provide control without complexity — and...
The UK needs cyber legislation fit for the 21st century, so it is important for the industry to get behind the government’s proposed reform of the Computer Misuse Act Over the past few months, the government has shown it...
Authentication bypass vulnerability in a Schneider Electric product could lead to device takeover Users ofSchneider Electric’sModicon programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are widely present in manufacturing, building services automation applications, energy utilities and HVAC systems, are advised to be...
Green Jobs Taskforce report looks at how the UK’s workforce can be skilled up to support the transition to net zero The UK’s workforce will need to develop a range of new “cross-cutting” skills to manage the proliferation of...
Every company has to update and patch its software, but unless the process is carefully managed, serious problems can occur. How can you make sure you’re following the right steps? To ensure a predictable rollout when a patch is deployed across...
A mix of on-site and remote working has become a fact of life for many organisations. We look at five key things you should consider to ensure compliance and security Even in countries where the effects of the Covid-19...
Guidance for local authorities, IT and cyber professionals aims to ensure the security of connected, smart city projects The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidance on securing smart city infrastructure to help local authorities and the security community build...
