Penny Mordaunt has taken over as Secretary of State for Defence following the dismissal of Gavin Williamson. Mr Williamson was sacked by Prime Minister Theresa May after allegedly leaking plans that would see Chinese telecoms company, Huawei, help to build the UK’s 5G network. He has denied the claims but Downing Street ...
Technology firm Raytheon has launched online apprenticeships as part of an investment in cybersecurity education. Raytheon launched a new cybersecurity online apprenticeships programme in the UK in the latest stage of a £2m investment benefitting British technology education. The new programme will provide opportunities for 70 cyber apprentices each year, with plans in ...
Plans to ensure that millions of household items connected to the internet are better protected from cyber attacks have been launched by Digital Minister Margot James. The Government will be consulting on options including a mandatory new labelling scheme. The label would tell consumers how secure their products such as ‘smart’ ...
The Department for International Trade has announced the appointment of Dr Henry Pearson as the UK’s new Cyber Security Ambassador. The role brings together a dedicated person in government with subject matter expertise and cyber security experience, responsible for promoting the cyber capability of leading British firms in international markets. In this ...