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Logically partners with Databricks to enhance threat detection

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Logically has teamed up with Databricks to bolster organisations' defences against online threats, combining AI technology with data intelligence.
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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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security vulnerabilities
A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
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Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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encryption
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.
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New cyber incident severity scale launched by CMC in UK

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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national security
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cyber resilience
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resilience
The Cyber Monitoring Centre has unveiled a groundbreaking severity scale for cyber incidents in the UK, aiming to enhance resilience and response strategies.
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Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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ransomware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
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UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform

Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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rpa
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genai
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ai
The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.
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Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
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CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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surveillance
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iot security
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iot
CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.
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Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.
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CISA mandates secure cloud baselines for US agencies

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
CISA has mandated federal agencies to implement SCuBA Secure Configuration Baselines for Microsoft 365 by mid-2025 to combat rising cyber threats.
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ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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ai
ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.
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TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.
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Goldilock & Simplicity One partner to boost cybersecurity

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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funding
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cyber attacks
Goldilock has progressed to Phase II of NATO's DIANA, securing EUR €300,000 funding and a partnership with Simplicity One to boost cybersecurity solutions.
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UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.
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El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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clean technologies
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
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HPE's El Capitan hailed as world's fastest supercomputer

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has claimed the top position on the Top500 list with El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer, achieving 1.742 exaflops.
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Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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payment technologies
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microsoft
Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.
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OpenText reveals 2024 nastiest malware, LockBit leads list

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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OpenText's 'Nastiest Malware of 2024' list highlights LockBit as the top ransomware threat amid rising cybercrime targeting critical infrastructure.
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Enveil & F8F partner to secure global spatial insights

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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encryption
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martech
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data privacy
Enveil and Figure Eight Federal have partnered to integrate encrypted search with global geospatial data, enhancing secure insights for intelligence operations.