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When Leaders Overlook Cybersecurity Guidelines, the Entire System Suffers

Weeks after the ‘Signalgate’ scandal erupted, the issues surrounding White House officials using non-government encrypted messaging apps are far bigger than a single app or individual. It’s vital for leaders in both public and private sectors to embrace robust security practices all the time. No public announcement has surfaced about enhancing security protocols. Instead, it […]

Police Digital Service Board Director Resigns Months After CISO’s Departure

Bethan Page-Jones, a top Home Office official, has left her role as a director at the Police Digital Service (PDS). This change comes shortly after the PDS lost its chief information security officer, Jason Corbishley, to the private sector. Records from Companies House show that Page-Jones’s appointment ended on May 14, 2025. Sources say she’s […]

Essex Police Reveals ‘Incoherent’ Facial Recognition Evaluation

Essex Police hasn’t taken a close enough look at the potential discrimination problems with its live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Big Brother Watch recently revealed documents that suggest the department’s equality assessment misses the mark on how its practices could unfairly impact different groups. While Essex Police insists it’s thoroughly weighed the issues of bias […]

Podcast: RSA 2025 – Navigating AI Risks and the CISO’s Role

In this podcast, we chat with Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, about key insights from RSA 2025 in San Francisco. Mathieu emphasizes the massive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on compliance. He shares how AI is spreading across organizations and what that means for potential risks. He also points out that suppliers are shifting toward […]

Trump’s Visit Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s AI Initiatives

Saudi Arabia is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, particularly after Donald Trump’s recent trip to the region. DataVolt, a Saudi datacentre operator, has decided to sign a major deal with US firm Supermicro due to Trump’s administration’s tariffs and export restrictions on AI chips. This partnership will support DataVolt’s $20 billion investment in […]

Security Tests Uncover Major Vulnerability in Government’s One Login Digital ID System

External security tests on the government’s digital identity system, Gov.uk One Login, have revealed serious vulnerabilities. In March, a red teaming exercise by Cyberis showed that privileged access to One Login could be compromised without detection by existing security tools. Red teaming simulates cyberattack tactics to assess how well a system can detect and respond […]

How Near is Quantum Computing to Becoming Commercially Viable?

Quantum computing might seem like a niche topic to many IT leaders, but it’s on the brink of broader business applications. At the Commercialising Quantum Computing conference in London, experts discussed how, by 2028, a quantum computer with 100 logical qubits could start positively impacting material science, offering advantages over traditional high-performance computing. Mark Jackson […]

M&S Implements Mandatory Password Resets Following Data Breach

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has acknowledged that customer data was stolen during a ransomware attack linked to DragonForce. As a precaution, they’re asking all online customers to reset their account passwords. This incident happened three weeks ago, and it’s believed to involve a white-label affiliate of DragonForce, possibly the Scattered Spider group, known for using […]

Broadcom Letters Showcase Shift Toward VMware Subscriptions

Concerns over VMware support have surged lately after a serious vulnerability emerged, along with a patch that only applies to specific versions. Now, users might face audits from Broadcom, the company that snagged VMware for $69 billion in 2022. In 2024, Broadcom stopped selling perpetual software licenses. Their aim? Shift customers toward a subscription model […]

Balancing Risks and Rewards: Evaluating the Enterprise Impact of Adopting AI

Tossing AI tools around and hoping for the best? That usually leads to a mix of results. To truly harness AI, it pays to map out opportunities and address risks upfront. Even big companies are navigating the AI landscape with uncertainty. Dael Williamson from Databricks points out that simply moving data between systems can compromise […]