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Government proposes duty to protect public spaces from terror

Homeland February 26, 2020

Security Minister James Brokenshire has announced plans to introduce a law which will require owners and operators of public spaces and venues to put in place measures to keep the public safe from a terrorist attack. The new ‘Protect Duty’ will reflect lessons learned following the terrorist attacks in 2017, as ...

Britain criticises Russia over suspected involvement in Georgia cyberattacks

Homeland February 25, 2020

The British government has released a statement criticising Russia’s GRU over its suspected involvement in cyberattacks in Georgia. The government has released a statement condemning the GRU after the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) surmised that it was likely responsible for cyberattacks against Georgia. The UK’s NCSC assesses that the GRU ...

Enterprises turn to intelligence gathering to get one over on attackers

Homeland February 25, 2020

Writing for Defence Online, Carolyn Crandall, Chief Deception Officer at Attivo Networks, looks at the importance in intelligence gathering to combat the threat of cyber attackers. Throughout military history, armies have used deception as a tactic for defending against a hostile force. It has the benefits of wrong-footing the enemy into ...

Dstl invests in project teaching former personnel STEM skills

Homeland February 21, 2020

Dstl is leading a new initiative offering second career options to former personnel through STEM skills and military experience. The technical experience gained by veterans during their military service will pave the way for second careers, according to a new scheme run by Dstl which will fund STEM skills. The project ...