Government announces £500,000 to bolster healthcare cyber security
It comes as the National Cyber Security Centre identified a heightened cyber threat to the UK health sector during the pandemic.
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Healthcare insecurity gets personal when you look beyond the big picture
In his latest column, Davey Winder explores why healthcare insecurity is about more than just protecting data, it’s about protecting lives as well.
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Cyber security news roundup
Our latest cyber security roundup features the news that NHS Greater Manchester Shared Services has received an international security standard
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NHS reported tens of thousands of malicious emails in one month
Data from NHS Digital has shown that the NHS received tens of thousands of malicious emails in just in one month during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust trials Imprivata Identity Governance
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has trialed Imprivata Identity Governance (IDG) to help improve patient care across the trust.
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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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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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