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Why cyber resilience should be a priority for the UK government

Open Access Government - Technology News

Given the escalating number of cyber incidents targeting critical sectors like healthcare, infrastructure, and public services, cyber resilience must be a top priority for the new UK government. RaaS and other cybercrime models have surged in recent years, providing an easy route for actors looking to exploit weak security measures.

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Spotlighting true public servants during Public Service Recognition Week: Part 2

Partnership for Public Service

From seasoned civil servants to emerging leaders, my conversations with these individuals offer a window into the passion, commitment and resilience that define the essence of public service. The front of The Washington Post isn’t, ‘every Social Security check hit the bank,’” he said. Below, I profile two of these individuals.

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Why the UK’s cybersecurity strategy must change

Open Access Government - Technology News

One critical area demanding immediate attention, though often overlooked, is cybersecurity The Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed that over 50% of UK businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack in the last year alone. As a result, they lack the security features necessary to counter modern, tech-savvy attacks.

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Its replacement with a long and rambling piece of ad hoc legislation that veers from the draconian to the incomprehensible and back again is more reminiscent of North Korea or Belarus than it is of a western democracy. Public Health England, London, 57 pp. Clarity, trust, welfare, care and equity are needed, now.