Sep 27, 2023 Quantum computing threat: NIST publishes new quantum encryption standards By Issy Spiro Ratings agency Moody’s has recently warned that companies are “woefully unprepared” for the impact of quantum computing; in particular,...
Sep 15, 2023 ICO and NCSC sign joint MOU setting out how they will work together By Natalie Donovan When managing a cyber incident, one pressing issue to consider is "who needs to be notified?" Clients are often prepared to discuss...
Aug 01, 2023 Cyber lessons we can all learn from the ICO’s reprimand of BNT By Natalie Donovan Given the number of cyber-attacks currently taking place, it’s always interesting to see what triggers a regulator to take action. The...
Jul 25, 2023 IoT cybersecurity regulation picks up pace By Inder Dhaliwal The regulatory framework for securing IoT devices is attracting the attention of both UK and EU regulators. In the EU, its Member States...
Jun 20, 2023 Cyber supply chain risk and the insurance sector By Beth Dobson The Capita cyber attack in March 2023 and possible resulting data breach has highlighted again the potential vulnerability of firms to...
Jun 12, 2023 Post Capita and Zellis, how do you manage cyber supply chain risk? By Natalie Donovan The recent Capita, MOVEit and Zellis cyber attacks are another reminder of the importance of considering supply chain risk as part of...
May 11, 2023 Quantum leap? Key takeaways from the National Quantum Strategy By Issy Spiro With AI, blockchain and other emerging tech stealing recent headlines, quantum technologies have been out of the spotlight. However, the...
Mar 23, 2023 Does ChatGPT pose a cyber threat? The NCSC looks at the risks and how to stay safe By Natalie Donovan It’s fair to say that ChatGPT has caught our attention – it is one of the fastest growing consumer applications ever, reaching 100...
Mar 08, 2023 Remote driving: Law Commission gears up for regulatory change By Charles MacRae Autonomous vehicles have dominated headlines for some time now, but the Law Commission has recently turned its attention to remote...
Feb 13, 2023 UK and US Governments crack down on ransomware criminals By Natalie Donovan Handling ransom demands (and whether it possible and/or desirable to pay) is one of the most critical aspects of managing a cyber attack....
Jan 20, 2023 New app store Code of Practice By Jack Higgins In December last year, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published a new ‘first of its kind’ code of practice...
Dec 20, 2022 Government pushes ahead with plans to strengthen UK’s cyber resilience and regulate more IT services By Natalie Donovan Protecting critical services and infrastructure from cyber incidents is a key priority for legislators on both sides of the channel. We...
Nov 29, 2022 EU expands scope of its cyber rules as NIS 2 agreed By Charles MacRae The EU has agreed changes to its cybersecurity rules. On 22 November 2022, the “NIS 2 Directive” received approval from the European...
Oct 25, 2022 Are you on top of your cyber supply chain risk? If not, new NCSC guidance may help By Natalie Donovan Is your organisation one of the mere 7% of businesses who review the cyber risks posed by your wider supply chain, or one of the 93% that...
Oct 24, 2022 Managing cyber risks: key lessons from the Interserve decision By Ross O'Mahony This morning, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that it had fined Interserve Group Limited (Interserve) £4,400,000...
Sep 28, 2022 One tech tip a day keeps the hacker away: NCSC publishes new guidance on how to keep IP safe in cyberspace By Ioanna Antcheva Cyber risks, and the reputational fallout that might ensue, are not a new addition to the woes that keep IP practitioners up at night....