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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 2

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Rapid7 partners with Queens University Belfast for cloud security
Thu, 16th May 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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multi-cloud
Rapid7 partners with CSIT at Queens University Belfast to enhance cloud security using AI and ML, focusing on detecting risks and active threats.
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New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Fri, 10th May 2024
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online safety
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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.
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NCSC warns of rising cyber threats to UK from Russia
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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network visibility
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industrial control systems
UK's National Cyber Security Centre warns of escalating threats to critical infrastructure from Russian state-aligned actors.
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UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
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Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Wed, 1st May 2024
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edutech
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encryption
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phishing
Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
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Evri, Amazon, PayPal top list of brands abused by cyber scammers
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.
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Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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advisor
Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.
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KPMG UK gains prestigious NCSC cyber security provider status
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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tax
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KPMG UK secures esteemed NCSC Cyber Incident Exercise Assured Provider status, endorsing its top-notch solutions in cyber incident readiness and response strategies.
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Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.
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CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.
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Canadian ISA Cybersecurity launches first UK operation in London
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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ransomware
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soc
In response to rising cybercrime rates, Canada's leading cybersecurity firm, ISA Cybersecurity, expands its array of esteemed detection and recovery services to the UK, marking its first operation outside Canada.
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Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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UK cybersecurity firm, Pentest People, gains recognition as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre's new scheme, boosting cyber incident response resilience.
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Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.
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IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK’s tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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trend micro
The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.
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Silver SAML, a new cyber threat, uncovered by Semperis researchers
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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martech
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breach prevention
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cdp
Semperis researchers have identified a potential new threat called Silver SAML that exploits SAML to attack from cloud identity providers such as Entra ID, potentially endangering applications like Salesforce or ServiceNow.
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Increasing cyber resilience through CISM training in NZ
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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it training
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soc
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cybersecurity
We must invest in developing skilled cybersecurity professionals to sustain and build upon this positive momentum.
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Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
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BSI to steer global committee for quantum technology standards
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The British Standards Institution will lead a first-of-its-kind international committee aimed at setting standards for quantum technologies, framing UK's intent to become a global quantum tech pioneer by 2033.
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UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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google
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
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NCSC launches Cyber Incident Exercising scheme in the UK
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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incident management
The NCSC has launched a new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme, providing cyber-incident preparation services to UK firms.