Online Safety Act measures come into effect
Regulator Ofcom has begun enforcing its “illegal content” codes under the Online Safety Act (OSA) after the end of a three-month deadline for companies to…
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Data protection and AI: what to know about new UK cyber standard
In a significant move positioning the UK at the forefront of responsible AI adoption, the government has introduced what it calls a “world first” AI-focused…
Who takes responsibility? Birmingham’s ERP extraordinary meeting
Earlier this month, councillors had an opportunity to discuss the past and current issues faced by Birmingham City Council in its implementation of an enterprise…
Satellite technology to provide broadband to remote areas of Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council is using satellite technology to deliver ultrafast broadband to rural locations as part of a deal with IT supplier CGI. The low Earth…
Apple encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors despite calls for public hearing
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has held a day-long secret hearing into an appeal brought by Apple against a government notice requiring it to provide…
Minister asks for evidence of Post Office ECCO+ system problems
The government minister in charge of the Post Office has asked for evidence of problems caused by a third Post Office branch software system known…
How CISOs can counter the threat of nation state espionage
Over 80% of global companies are now using AI to improve business operations. AI has also become a feature of individuals’ daily lives as we…
Where next for cloud market regulation in Europe?
A cloud market characterised by openness, interoperability, and fairness has to be the aspiration for Europe, but we are currently far from that. I fear…
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Environmental trends to redefine IT strategies in 2025
Sustainability is a critical driver for business growth. This is not just a response to consumer demand but also a strategic move to mitigate risks…
HMRC looks to upgrade SOC with advanced SIEM tech
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is firming up plans to procure more security information and event management (SIEM) services as it seeks to enhance…
US Congress demands UK lifts gag on Apple encryption order
US lawmakers have hit out at the Home Office for “attempting to gag” US companies by preventing them from telling Congress whether they have been…
SuperBlack ransomware may have ties to LockBit
An emergent ransomware gang that has been exploiting two vulnerabilities in Fortinet firewall appliances may have links to current or former members of the notorious…