Understanding OPSEC (Operations Security)
Operations security, or OPSEC, is all about protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access. Groups ranging from military to private companies rely on OPSEC to keep

Under Fire, Nick Read Was Ill-Prepared for the Post Office Challenge
In 2019, when the Post Office advertised for a new CEO, they left out some key details. Nick Read, who took the job after Paula

Five Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Scheduled for Resolution on October Patch Tuesday
Microsoft just rolled out its October Patch Tuesday update, fixing five publicly known zero-day vulnerabilities. Out of these, two have been exploited in the wild,

Data Breach Exposes MoneyGram Customer Information
MoneyGram, a financial services and money transfer company, recently revealed a data breach following a cyber attack in late September. They took over a week

UK Cyber Team is on the lookout for aspiring security professionals
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the SANS Institute have launched a recruitment drive for individuals aged 18 to 25 to join

The Integration of AI in Enterprise IT
In recent weeks, a variety of IT service providers and consulting firms have intensified their focus on artificial intelligence (AI) to boost enterprise AI demand.

Secureworks: Ransomware Crackdowns Fail to Deter Cyber Criminals
The aggressive dismantling of the LockBit ransomware group and the subsequent humiliation of its key members has emerged as one of the most significant cybersecurity

Power Purchase Agreements for Data Centers: A Strategy for Reducing Emissions?
In the first quarter of 2024, the UK’s renewable energy generation surged to 39 terawatt-hours (TWh), comprising 50.9% of the country’s electricity mix. This marks

Chairman Informs Inquiry That Post Office IT Transformation Project Was “Designed to Fail”
The Post Office’s ambitious initiative to replace the contentious Horizon system has been described as “set up to fail” and is in urgent need of

UK’s Cyber Incident Reporting Law Set to Advance in 2025
The UK government has revealed additional details about its upcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which will include a requirement for centralized reporting of incidents,

DWP CIO Rich Corbridge Departs to Join Property Development Firm
Rich Corbridge, currently serving as the Chief Digital and Information Officer at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), will depart from his position in

Can the Replacement Project for Horizon at the Post Office Be Salvaged?
Few initiatives are as critical to the future of the Post Office as the overhaul of the contentious Horizon IT system, which played a pivotal