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UK political parties warned of potential Russian cyber attacks

Homeland March 14, 2017

The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has told the leaders of Britain’s political parties that they are at risk from Russian cyber attacks. According to The Sunday Times, Ciaran Martin, Chief Executive of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has written to political parties advising them of steps to take to avoid falling ...

Cyber Security Services 2 framework is now live

Homeland March 14, 2017

It will now be easier for the public sector to buy certified cyber security consultancy and services as Crown Commercial Service’s new Cyber Security Services 2 framework has gone live. Cyber Security Services 2 is the second joint venture with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK government’s National Technical Authority ...

Cyber security apprenticeship scheme receives huge response

Homeland March 13, 2017

Almost 1,250 people applied for 23 apprentice roles as part of a new pilot scheme to help protect the nation’s critical national infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks. The apprenticeships in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) scheme aims to help develop tomorrow’s online security professionals and tackle the risk of a future ...

Budget 2017

Homeland March 8, 2017

Following Phillip Hammond’s budget announcement today, we take a look at the affect it will have on the defence and security industry. Speaking at the weekend, the Chancellor said he was opting for a cautious budget, keeping “reserves in the tank” for post Brexit, and today hailed a British economy that ...