Police Scotland has confirmed that the phased roll-out of cyber kiosk technology will begin on 20 January 2020. Cyber kiosks are desktop computers, which will be located in police stations across local policing divisions. The technology allows specially trained officers
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AI tech projects get funding to help warship crews tackle ‘information overload’
Artificial intelligence research projects developing technologies to help warship crews cope with “information overload” will receive £1 million in funding, the Ministry of Defence has announced. Nine projects will share the money awarded through the Defence and Security Accelerator (Dasa)’s
Time to get engaged? — how industry can help develop the cyber skills of the future
The latest report looking at Scotland’s Digital Technologies 2019 states that the number of people needed to support Scotland’s tech industry has significantly increased, with more than 13,000 jobs available each year in Scotland. The demand for cyber security skills also continues
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WannaCry was the most common crypto ransomware attack last year
Almost a quarter (23.56%) of all encryption ransomware attacks that occurred in 2019 had encountered the WannaCry virus according to new research from PreciseSecurity.com. Ransomware attacks against government agencies, healthcare organizations, the energy sector and education continue to rise. While the effects
The Open University trains cyber security team in Inverness
New security system to revolutionise privacy
A new uncrackable security system created by researchers at the University of St Andrews, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Center for Unconventional Processes of Sciences (CUP Sciences) is set to revolutionise communications privacy. The international
Arrowdawn Joins Fortinet Partner Program
Arrowdawn, the network, security and communications specialist, today announced that it has joined the Fortinet Partner Program. Fortinet Partners are among the most innovative, industry-leading companies that embrace the Fortinet Security Fabric’s approach to cybersecurity and ensure customers are connected to the expertise,