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IT contractors have experienced a worsening market with each budget since the start of IR35 regulations in 2017, and have just been handed more bad news through this Autumn Budget. Click here for our Managing Director Matt Collingwood’s analysis for how this budget will affect contractors: https://bit.ly/3Asxjao #autumnbudget #ITcontracting #contractIT #ITrecruitment #techrecruitment

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GPs in Scotland are facing uncertainty over their digital systems after their largest supplier, In Practice Systems, has gone into administration. https://lnkd.in/e3SxqNFu #scotland #nhs #gps #healthcare #healthtech #digitalhealth

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In #HMRC annual report, the department provides details of a programme that has been undertaken over the past three years to move services out of legacy environments... #legacytech #digitaltransformation

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🤝We are delighted to announce that Systal has partnered with NHS National Services Scotland to accelerate the delivery and increase the capability of their Security Operations Centre.   Systal will provide 24/7 support across NHS Scotland's assets, infrastructure and patient data both remotely from our HQ and onsite at the Abertay cyberQuarter.   Full press release ➜ https://lnkd.in/edCti3uC

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A very warm welcome to our latest partners Systal Technology Solutions Professor Lynne Coventry, Director of Abertay University cyberquarter, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Systal as a partner at the Abertay cyberQuarter. As a global leader in network, cloud, and cybersecurity services, Systal brings a wealth of expertise that will significantly enhance our initiative. Together, we will use our collective knowledge to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions and expand our unique collaborative platform that connects industry professionals, academic experts, and students. With the support of our 10 current partners, Systal will further enrich our collaborative ecosystem, driving impactful advancements in cybersecurity and technology.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edCti3uC

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👀 Liberate IT was featured by DailyMail.com! 👀 To read the full article about the cyber attack on the network rail public wifi follow the link bellow and see Alex Richards expert analysis: https://lnkd.in/ehiPMKSE #NewsStories #RailCyberAttack #CyberAttacks #DailyMail

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Enhance Your Business Operations with Trusted Sub Processors At Signal Software, we prioritise the security and efficiency of your data. Our trusted sub processors, including Google Maps, MailGun (Germany), Message Bird, Azure (UK CDN), and Rackspace (UK), help to ensure that your data is handled with the highest security standards, compliance, and efficiency. Key benefits include: 🔐 Enhanced Security ✅ Regulatory Compliance ⚙️ Operational Efficiency Focus on what matters most while we safeguard your data integrity. Learn more about how our sub processors support your operations. Schedule a demo: https://lnkd.in/e3CvUR36 #DataSecurity #SignalSoftware #Compliance #BusinessSolutions #Efficiency

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In the software development process, cloud infrastructure is a vital piece of the architecture but something that’s frequently treated as a secondary consideration, often created manually and very rarely documented. This can leave you in real trouble if for any reason you need to rebuild or duplicate your infrastructure. At Honest Burgers Ltd we’ve recently completed the task of scripting our Microsoft #Azure infrastructure using #Bicep, a domain specific language which has allowed us to automate the deployment process and makes future changes simple and fully trackable through version control. The whole process was a lot more straightforward than I initially expected and is something I would strongly recommend for anyone who builds cloud hosted systems. https://lnkd.in/exVKZ2Yy

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New legislation will help counter the cyber threat to our essential services. The announcement of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a landmark moment in tackling the growing threat to the UK's critical systems. Read the full blog below #solutionspt #ncsc #cyber #security #ot #critical #systems

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Our "IR35 & Reasonable Care" webinar it's now available online to watch. The webinar covered the key elements that make up reasonable care based on the statute and case law. We then looked at the steps businesses need to have in place to demonstrate this. This is a detailed topic, if you have further questions about your compliance, please get in touch with us. #IR35webinar #webinar #IR35 #IR35compliance #compliance #tax #HR #HRNews

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Our "IR35 & Reasonable Care" webinar it's now available online to watch. The webinar covered the key elements that make up reasonable care based on the statute and case law. We then looked at the steps businesses need to have in place to demonstrate this. This is a detailed topic, if you have further questions about your compliance, please get in touch with us. #IR35webinar #webinar #IR35 #IR35compliance #compliance #tax #HR #HRNews

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In recent news, we have seen just how critically important cyber security is for local councils, with North Gloucestershire Council experiencing a cyber attack on Wednesday afternoon. Read our latest blog to find out what threats to be aware of and how we can help you if you’re concerned about being vulnerable to an attack. https://hubs.li/Q02NZz9S0 #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #CouncilSecurityBreach

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Awesome application from Tameside College, using their Igloo Vision immersive cylinder to visualize the new #A57 bypass project. Would love to see the view from inside the room! Igloo's software for immersive rooms allows users to #integrate their data, and move beyond simple video-playback. Jessica Davey Kyle Ringwood (RITTech, MBCS) #immersive #CAVE #BIM #BIMdata #architecturalvisualiztion #archviz #TLevels #LSIF #virtuallearning

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📁 Transforming Records, Transforming Efficiency! Hear from Police Scotland's Shared Services Manager on how Crown Records Management digitised 24,000 files while ensuring business continuity, and how Crown’s tailored approach delivered a sustainable digital solution. 📽️ Watch now to see how we can help your organisation simplify records management: https://bit.ly/4i9sHa0 #DigitalTransformation #RecordsManagement #DocumentScanning #CrownRecordsManagement #Sustainability

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Hey everyone, Let’s dive into how we can enhance cybersecurity resilience with some fresh, forward-thinking ideas. The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and our strategies need to keep up. Here are a few concepts that can help us stay ahead of the curve. 1. Decentralized Security Models Decentralized security, like blockchain, can help create a more secure network by distributing data across multiple nodes. This reduces single points of failure and makes it harder for attackers to compromise the system. 2. Adaptive Security Adaptive security systems use AI to learn and adapt to new threats in real-time. By constantly evolving, these systems can identify and mitigate threats more effectively, providing a dynamic defense mechanism. 3. Cyber Range Training Investing in cyber range environments allows cybersecurity professionals to simulate attacks and defenses in a controlled setting. This hands-on training improves their skills and readiness for real-world threats. 4. IoT Security Standards As the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, establishing robust security standards is crucial. By enforcing strict security protocols for IoT devices, we can prevent them from becoming entry points for cyber attacks. 5. Cloud Security Enhancements With more data moving to the cloud, enhancing cloud security through advanced encryption and continuous monitoring is essential. Multi-cloud strategies can also help distribute risk and increase resilience. 6. Behavioral Analytics Behavioral analytics can detect anomalies in user behavior, identifying potential threats that traditional methods might miss. This proactive approach can help stop attacks before they cause significant damage. 7. Global Threat Intelligence Sharing Creating platforms for real-time global threat intelligence sharing can enhance collective cybersecurity efforts. By pooling resources and knowledge, we can better anticipate and defend against emerging threats. Conclusion By adopting decentralized security, adaptive systems, and enhanced cloud protection, along with prioritizing hands-on training and global collaboration, we can build a more resilient cybersecurity framework. Let’s push for these innovations and work together to secure our digital future. What other ideas do you think can boost our cybersecurity resilience? Let’s discuss! #Cybersecurity #Innovation #AdaptiveSecurity #Blockchain #IoT #CloudSecurity #ThreatIntelligence

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Our "IR35 & Reasonable Care" webinar, now available online to watch. The webinar covered the key elements that make up reasonable care based on the statute and case law. We then looked at the steps businesses need to have in place to demonstrate this. This is a detailed topic, if you have further questions about your compliance, please get in touch with us. #IR35webinar #webinar #IR35 #IR35compliance #compliance #tax #HR #HRNews

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Have you read Julie Preston (Workspace Technology Ltd.) blog on Secure Data Centres? She outlines how data centres and SCIFs (Secure Compartmental, Information Facilities) are critical components of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems. Have a read below!

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence with His Majesty’s Government are finalists in the ‘Change and Transformation in the Public Sector’ category of the MCA Awards this year. This partnership enhanced data access and automation for combating child sexual abuse. The firm developed a secure interface for rapid data uploads and created a system to identify and flag abuse online which significantly reduced manual processing and analyst exposure. These innovations enable greater partnership engagement and improve the impact on reducing child sexual abuse. Read more about the case study and its findings here: https://ow.ly/Lxk950SKiVh #MCAAwards #managementconsulting #ConsultingExcellence

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