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Meet the speakers leading our Public Sector Data Governance and Compliance webinar next Wednesday 25th September at 3.30pm. Calling all public sector professionals responsible for data management, data lineage, data governance, data security.... Book a Place: https://lnkd.in/eCd5SQvi #publicsectorit #chiefdataofficers #datagovernance #datamanagement #datasecurity

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Director of Digital Insights, Yvonne Gallagher, has written in the latest edition of Public Sector Focus about what public sector organisations need to get right when implementing cloud solutions. https://lnkd.in/eE__dn8i   There has been a rapid uptake of cloud services, with a matching increase in government spending with the big cloud providers, since we published our first guidance on cloud services in 2019.   There are three key areas for public sector organisations to consider:   • strategic assessment of cloud services • implementation of cloud services • management and optimisation of cloud services   We have looked at these, along with other key considerations, in our latest cloud guidance. Published earlier this year, the guidance is aimed at audit committees but anybody with an interest in cloud services will find it helpful: https://lnkd.in/er3-8rjY   Read more in Yvonne’s article: https://lnkd.in/eE__dn8i #CloudServices #DigitalServices

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Cyber Local - Funding Competition UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.3 million targeting cyber skills and innovation for the growth of the cyber security sector. This funding is from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Competition opens: Monday 16 September 2024 Competition closes: Wednesday 9 October 2024 Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to invest up to £1.3 million in innovation projects. The aim of this competition is to develop impactful regional activities and events that focus on supporting the growth of the cyber security sector and the development of cyber security skills. These will be to resolve geographical disparities in the development and growth of the cyber security sector and to reduce the skills gap in the sector. Your proposal must be delivered in one of the seven specified areas demonstrate clear impact in the cyber security sector of the area through the development of strong and innovative cyber security ecosystems or increasing opportunities for activities to reduce the skills gap in the sector The seven specified areas are Northern Ireland, North-West England, South-West England, Yorkshire & Humber, Northeast England, East Midlands & West Midlands. #cybersecurity #infosec #cyberbaseconsulting #cybersec #cyber #informationsecurity #dist #ukgov #competition

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We have been proud to work closely with National Cyber Security Centre as it develops new resources for boards. Now NCSC has updated the briefing pack that goes with its Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards to include some insight from The British Library, which is still recovering from a devastating cyber attack last year 👇 https://lnkd.in/gBq93vsJ

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In an article for Open Access Government Charles Courquin discusses how the UK government is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at streamlining operations and improving public services by moving towards cloud infrastructure. 2024 and beyond: Embracing shared services in Government operations (openaccessgovernment.org)

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Start of a new week and the recent announcement of one of Cardiff's leading cyber security companies, PureCyber, who are seeking continued expansion and dominance within the UK's cyber security industry, have just received a £5m equity investment from BGF to accelerate their growth aspirations. The importance of Cyber Security in todays ever-changing digital environment cannot be overstated. Cardiff's fast growing, highly talented tech cluster that uses cutting edge technology, around Research and Development, is proving to be one of the UK's stand out regions leading on digital transformation. #investincardiff#cardiffcapitalregion#cybersecurity#digitaltransformation https://lnkd.in/eNds5CeK

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Applications are now open for our next Level 4 Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner cohort. If you would like to discuss this funded training programme for you or your colleagues, please do email us at [email protected] #DataProtection #InformationGovernance #ProfessionaDevelopment

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Empower Public Sector Cyber Resilience with GovAssure! BSI supports the Government Cyber Security Strategy's transformative initiative, GovAssure, enhancing security and resilience capabilities across the public sector. Join us in safeguarding sensitive data and critical systems! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3IsA9fX #GovAssure #CyberResilience #PublicSector #CyberSecurity

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Empower Public Sector Cyber Resilience with GovAssure! BSI supports the Government Cyber Security Strategy's transformative initiative, GovAssure, enhancing security and resilience capabilities across the public sector. Join us in safeguarding sensitive data and critical systems! Find out more: https://bit.ly/3IsA9fX #GovAssure #CyberResilience #PublicSector #CyberSecurity

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Hear from Maldon District Council on their experience of undertaking the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government as part of our recent pilot. Find out how the service has helped Maldon improve their cyber resilience and reshape how IT is managed within their organisation. Key outcomes include: ✅ improved cross-departmental awareness ✅ increased senior management buy-in ✅ effective resource allocation and efficiency Want to learn more? Visit our CAF for local government webpage and get started. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_gpCqqB #CyberSecurity #LocalGovernment #CAF #Council

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Recent research, including our very own Salary Survey, has found that the UK's cybersecurity industry continues to be male dominated. In our new blog, we explore the current landscape and the future of diversity in cybersecurity. Read below! #cybersecurity #uktech #womeninSTEM

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From critical national infrastructure to emerging technology, cyber resilience underpins the UK’s economic future and safety. Chapter 2 of our Annual Review uncovers how the NCSC is building UK cyber resilience. Read now⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKinxAGR

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The Critical Platform Transformation project and Enterprise Security Programme, which aim to tackle technical debt and improve cyber posture, have now formally been combined to become the Technical Health Programme... #HMRC #digitaltransformation #governmentdigital #ukgov

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Portsmouth City Council is among several UK councils impacted by recent DDoS attacks from the pro-Russian group NoName057(16). Although access to some websites was disrupted, councils confirmed that services and resident data remain secure. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is providing guidance, emphasising the importance of robust #cyberdefences across public services. Why not strengthen your cyber defence with IntaForensics? 🔒 Get in touch with our #cyber specialists at [email protected] to learn more about our #cybersecurity services ✉️ Read the article: https://ow.ly/sAua50TZlnL #cybersecurity #cyberawareness #digitalsecurity #dataprotection

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A Teacher Tapp survey found that 34% of schools & colleges in the UK are at risk of cyber attacks and that no adequate cyber security training is provided for teachers which can be critically damaging. https://buff.ly/4eKdHwY #cyberresilience #cybersecurity

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