National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) stories - Page 3
Obrela earns prestigious CREST NCSC CIR Level 2 status in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity firm, Obrela, earns esteemed National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Incident Response Level 2 Assured Service Provider status from CREST; reinforcing its commitment to exceptional cybersecurity readiness.
IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK’s tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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trend micro
The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.
Silver SAML, a new cyber threat, uncovered by Semperis researchers
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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martech
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breach prevention
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cdp
Semperis researchers have identified a potential new threat called Silver SAML that exploits SAML to attack from cloud identity providers such as Entra ID, potentially endangering applications like Salesforce or ServiceNow.
Increasing cyber resilience through CISM training in NZ
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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it training
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cybersecurity
We must invest in developing skilled cybersecurity professionals to sustain and build upon this positive momentum.
Bridewell collaborates with Microsoft on Security Copilot development
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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UK cybersecurity firm, Bridewell, is teaming up with Microsoft to refine their Security Copilot product, leveraging AI technology to enhance cyber defence capabilities.
BSI to steer global committee for quantum technology standards
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The British Standards Institution will lead a first-of-its-kind international committee aimed at setting standards for quantum technologies, framing UK's intent to become a global quantum tech pioneer by 2033.
UK hailed as Europe's most advanced digital economy
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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microsoft
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google
A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.
NCSC launches Cyber Incident Exercising scheme in the UK
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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incident management
The NCSC has launched a new Cyber Incident Exercising scheme, providing cyber-incident preparation services to UK firms.
UK and South Korea warn of cyber threats from North Korea's supply chains
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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cto
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ncsc
UK and South Korea's security agencies warn of advanced state-linked cyber threats infiltrating via North Korean supply chains.
UK's cybersecurity centre warns of AI threats to 2025 general election
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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government
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ncsc
AI poses escalating threats to the integrity of UK's 2025 general election, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.
New Zealand cybersecurity recognised at iSANZ Awards 2023
Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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kordia
2023 iSANZ Awards recognises New Zealand's cybersecurity talents, lauding innovation and dedication within the industry.
Norm gains three key cyber security accreditations from CREST & NCSC
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Cybersecurity firm, Norm, earns prestigious accreditations from CREST and NCSC, affirming its high-level expertise in cyber defences.
NCSC report reveals heightened financially motivated cybercrime in NZ
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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ransomware
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NCSC reports a rise in financially motivated cybercrime, surpassing state-sponsored activities, with ransomware causing significant costs and recovery efforts.
Innovative UK cyber firm coc00n joins NCSC initiative to tackle national cyber threats
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
British cyber security tech firm, coc00n, has joined a programme by the National Cyber Security Centre to bolster the UK's cyber resilience.
CREST, IASME and NCSC partner to launch new cyber exercise scheme
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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emea
New initiative aims to boost UK cyber resilience through a collaborative scheme led by CREST, IASME, and the NCSC.
UK businesses warned about integration of AI chatbots
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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data privacy
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British officials are warning organisations about integrating artificial intelligence-driven chatbots into their businesses.
New Zealand takes major step in cybersecurity with integrated agency formation
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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cert
New Zealand's CERT NZ and NCSC have joined forces to create a lead operational cyber security agency, similar to those in Australia, the UK, and Canada.
6% more state-sponsored attacks this year, says NCSC report
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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gcsb
The GCSB's NCSC has released its annual Cyber Threat Report, highlighting the impact of global competition and cyber defence capabilities.
Large cyber attack targets several government organisations
Wed, 7th Dec 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
New-Zealand IT MSP suffers cyber-incident, affecting government agencies. Data held by Mercury IT NZ blocked. Investigations underway.
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).