Norway forced to backtrack on mass surveillance track and trace app
Norway has been forced to stop loading data to its national Covid-19 track and trace app after a ruling by the national data privacy watchdog.
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Special Report: Cybersecurity
Despite cybersecurity mainly keeping out of the headlines in recent times, the importance of data security still remains. Claire Read explores why continuing investment in cybersecurity is crucial and the impact it has on the NHS.
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Cyber security framework launched to bolster trusts’ safety
The Cyber Security Services Framework provides access to 25 suppliers specialising in managing cyber risks, recovering from attacks and cyber consultancy.
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Why trust is key to the user adoption of the NHS contact-tracing app
Our cyber-security expert, Davey Winder, delves into the NHS contact-tracing app, looking into why trust is key and the issue of user adoption.
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Cyber experts warn of malicious campaigns targeting Covid-19 response
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency have spotted large-scale ‘password-spraying’ campaigns.
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GCHQ granted powers over NHS IT systems during Covid-19 outbreak
GCHQ was granted additional powers by Matt Hancock, allowing them to request anything “relating to the security of any network and information system”.
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Neither Covid-19 nor cyber-criminals care who gets infected and suffers
With Covid-19 pushing many trusts to their limit, Davey Winder explores why the health service is still an attractive target for cyber-criminals.
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NHS Digital brings on security software firm to shore up NHSmail
Egress Protect will be integrated into NHSmail to offer enhanced protection and enable health practitioners to send encrypted emails to unsecure domains.
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Cyber security news round-up
This month’s cyber security news round-up includes new functionality in NHS supply chain tool, the Edge4Health, and a new programme launched to help social care providers be cyber-aware.
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NHS Secure Boundary – the next layer of cyber protection for the NHS
Alfie Harvey, strategic delivery lead at NHS Digital’s Data Security Centre, gives an update in how the organisation’s NHS Secure Boundary project is going.
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