Lindy Cameron: “You can’t retrofit security into AI – it needs to be built in at the start”
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The latest insights into cybersecurity policy and emerging threats.
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ByOverhauling central government and following the lead of big business will help us face complex risks.
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ByIn the shift to remote working, secure web browsers play a key role in keeping data safe.
Cloud can provide resilience and data protection in an evolving security landscape
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ByLegacy systems could put disease prevention and air quality monitoring at risk, says the Public Accounts Committee.
ByHow states are weaponising digital shutdowns to stifle dissent
ByChina's plan for space involves acquiring valuable intellectual property and developing new tech of their own.
ByThe UK government has yet to publish its fraud strategy that was promised in November 2022.
ByModels like GPT-4 could pose a serious challenge to regulators. But US, UK and EU watchdogs' responses have been…
ByLloyd's of London's controversial clause has caused consternation for many in the insurance industry as they rush to abide…
ByWe wouldn’t design new cars without road safety laws, so should we expect less for artificial intelligence?
ByAt board level, cybersecurity should have the same prominence as financial or legal matters.
ByShou Zi Chew struggled to defuse security concerns about TikTok’s Chinese parent company.
ByThe National Cyber Security Centre has launched new services to help SMEs stay safe online.
ByFunding, skills and regulation are all included.
ByThe ByteDance-owned app will only be used on government devices in certain circumstances and will require security clearance.
ByThe freedom of expression campaigner on protecting our liberties, supporting Ukraine and rescuing a colleague in crisis.
ByThe UK, Italy and France are investing in infrastructure to protect the internet from Russian aggression.
ByThe policy lead at TechUK on reforming childcare, quantum technologies and being inspired by Chi Onwurah.
ByThe war has created a new paradigm where cybercriminals and hacktivist groups enjoy state protection.
ByThe majority of forces reported using Chinese-made surveillance technology including for ANPR, CCTV and body-worn cameras.
ByAcademics have warned MPs that the use of connected tech in the workplace needs to be better regulated.
ByRedcar and Cleveland Borough Council says it received minimal support from Westminster to deal with a major cyberattack.
ByAnalysts are worried that the pervasive use of cellular IoT modules made in China constitutes a huge cybersecurity risk…
ByUK policymakers and experts reveal the legislation and policy initiatives they have their eye on as parliament returns.
By43 Tory MPs are backing a plan to make social media bosses face prison if they fail to protect…
ByReconnaissance is an essential part of any cybersecurity strategy, and decoys are key.
ByPolicymakers and experts on their policy highlight – or lowlight – of the year.
ByThe metaverse will have a profound impact on our daily lives, personally and professionally.
ByRather than threatening to wipe company data, ransomware attacks are now more likely to involve threats to publish sensitive,…
ByThe Royal United Services Institute is calling for £250m a year to police cyber-enabled fraud.
ByThe party has called for the scope of the Online Safety Bill to be expanded as it returns to…
ByFrom subscription services to specialisation and outsourcing, cybercriminals are innovating, and we need to be prepared.
ByHow technology service vendors can best serve government and enable resilience amid economic and political turmoil.
ByThe director of the international security programme at Chatham House on prohibiting nuclear weapons, preparing for cyberattacks and the…
ByZero trust is the foundation of cybersecurity.
ByIt's time to make this bill law and get on with the job of making online life safer.
ByThe chilling effect of this new legislation will be violation of privacy and infringement of free speech online.
ByFeatures and analysis on today's cybersecurity challenges. With Mike Fell, Patricia Lewis and Lindy Cameron.
ByWhile Russia’s brutal war has sought to redraw the physical map, its consequences have been felt in cyberspace.
ByChris Parker MBE, Director of Government Strategy at Fortinet, spoke to Spotlight about the contemporary cyber threat landscape
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ByThe PM has hinted at a rethink of her predecessor’s policy commitments. As parliament returns, which are at risk?
ByAs the keys to No 10 are handed over, policy leaders share their thoughts on the biggest issues facing…
ByPushing the Online Safety Bill through parliament too quickly will do more harm than good.
ByImages and videos of girls aged 13 and under make up 95 per cent of self-generated child sexual abuse…
ByAs the war drags on, cracks are forming in the digital underworld
ByWith "self-generated" imagery being a growing problem, the Online Safety Bill urgently needs to include sex education.
ByAn Australian project shows how AI can make searching for and identifying illegal material a less traumatic process.
ByThe food store chain Southern Co-op faces a legal case over its use of surveillance technology.
ByThere is an obvious solution to regulating the internet – put young people first.
ByCyber crime is accessible even to those with only basic IT skills, according to a new report.
ByFigures show a large spike in attacks on journalism and civil society organisations since the invasion.
ByRecent data shows a country largely unprepared for a more hostile cyber landscape.
ByAs child safety campaigners push for stronger regulation, a growing faction of the Tory party is crying "censorship".
ByThe sale of Newport Wafer Fab will be a major test of the government’s commitment to a high-tech industrial…
ByMicro Systemation's public sector earnings have already risen fourfold this year.
ByThe government wants to “simplify” the rules on biometric surveillance, but the UK is already under-regulating this technology.
ByPrivacy campaigners warn metadata could put Americans seeking abortions at risk of prosecution. Is Europe any safer?
ByCritics argue the legislation prioritises the offender’s intent over the victim’s consent.
ByRecent incidents have highlighted the risks of relying on a growing ecosystem of third-party software packages.
ByThe leading computer scientist and acting chair of the AI Council on challenging perceptions around artificial intelligence.
BySpotlight analysis shows a quarter of the fines issued by the ICO since 2017 have not been paid.
ByThe director of the Ada Lovelace Institute on Big Tech, disinformation, and the UK’s retreat from international human rights…
ByThe rising number of bugs represents a growing challenge for the cyber security industry.
ByThe political scientist on social media campaigns, the Online Safety Bill and ditching “first-past-the-post”.
BySpotlight analysis reveals a spike in registrations of domains referencing the conflict.
ByData shows the cyber threat to energy infrastructure is escalating.
ByRob Joyce discusses the ethical implications of online vigilantes in the Russia-Ukraine war.
ByThe key to overcoming new threats is to develop a comprehensive security policy, encompassing both remote access and application…
The government’s cyber security centre is ramping up its free online services to help more individuals and businesses identify…
ByThe conflict has shown that conventional forces are still the primary factor in war.
ByThe attack that sent Redcar and Cleveland back to pen and paper.
ByWhy software attestation alone is not enough to keep critical infrastructure safe.
Fortinet is building cyber resilience across industries
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ByDuty of care, the role of Ofcom and “legal but harmful” content were just some of the issues scrutinised…
ByInfluential figures across government and industry are set to meet next month at Britain's flagship cyber security conference.
ByLeaders from politics, industry and civil society came together to assess the new legislation at the inaugural Spotlight Debates…
ByBlockchain tech can be harnessed for good but only if we properly regulate the sector, says the shadow economic…
ByWhile most businesses are “highly unlikely” to be targets of state-backed hacking, everyone should take precautions, says the National…
ByFraud now accounts for over half of all UK crime, and the official reporting centre is not matching demand.
ByWhile teaching users the basics of online safety will be helpful, more needs to be done to stop scammers…
ByUnder the revised Online Safety Bill, the government will give parliament the power to define the term rather than…
ByWe don’t need a ban on encryption but we do need more legal safeguards.
ByIn a time of unfettered misinformation, psychology could be the remedy we need to help people who have been…
ByFeatures and analysis on today's online safety challenges. With Damian Collins MP, Margaret Hodge MP, Chris Philp MP and…
ByChildren's lives are defined by the internet, but whose job is it to keep them safe?
By“I was forced to think again about the impact of social media," says the Labour MP for Barking.
ByTrusted content and digital markets regulation are fundamental to online safety.
ByThe government and campaigners need to work together to fight the endemic misogyny, abuse and harassment that exists both…
BySecurity officials have warned that Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine could quickly spread to other nations.
ByNo single law will fix all of the internet's problems, but the Online Safety Bill will truly hold Big…
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