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And so 2020 begins, the start of a new decade. The previous decade delivered huge advances in technology and cyber security went from being something the IT department (or one security guy in most cases!) worried about to becoming a
The risks of cybersecurity are more complex than ever. Due to the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), by 2020 every person will generate 1.7 megabytes of information per second. As new technologies evolve, cyber criminals adapt and
The financial services industry in the UK in 2019 is drastically different than that of 2009. Social, economic and technological shifts have led to enormous change and this has translated to a radically different banking experience for consumers across the country. We have seen
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 is delivering a Graduate Apprenticeship in Cyber Security to eight Capgemini employees in Inverness. The Graduate Apprenticeship has been designed so that employees who have already completed a relevant MA will be fast-tracked through the programme. The
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, 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,
The Scottish Government is soon to launch a new online procurement tool which aims to embed cyber security into the public sector procurement processes. The launch of this tool ties in with the Public Sector Action Plan which aims to
I am now three months into my new role as Head of ScotlandIS Cyber and it has been a hectic few months where I have had the chance to speak with many amazing individuals and organisations and also meet with
The Scottish Government and Skills Development Scotland are keen to better coordinate how cyber security employers and industry engage with schools, colleges and youth work to inspire more young people into cyber security skills development and careers. As a first
