Understanding a Security Operations Center (SOC)
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a command hub where IT experts focus on monitoring and protecting an organization from cyber threats. In the SOC,

An Interview with Amanda Stent: Bloomberg’s Head of AI Strategy and Research
Amanda Stent dived into natural language processing (NLP) when there were barely 20 people in the field. Now, she leads AI initiatives at Bloomberg. After

Unlocking Insights: What the LockBit 3.0 Data Leak Exposes about Ransomware
On May 7, 2024, the UK National Crime Agency and its partners revealed the suspected operator of the LockBit 3.0 ransomware, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, during
What Does OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Mean?
Sure! Here’s a more engaging, straightforward version of the content: — An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) makes hardware or software that’s later sold under another

Government Unveils £8.2 Million Initiative to Inspire Girls in AI
The government is ramping up efforts to boost the number of girls studying math at A-level, aiming to steer more of them toward careers in

Nutanix Could Gain from Discontent Among VMware Customers
Nutanix’s Challenge in the Wake of VMware’s Changes Nutanix is stepping up its game, especially in the enterprise data center arena. After Broadcom acquired VMware,

Getting Ready for Post-Quantum Computing: A Greater Challenge than the Millennium Bug
Organizations in the UK face a monumental shift as they prepare for the challenges posed by post-quantum computing. Ollie Whitehouse, CTO of the National Cyber

MPs Warn Government Will Fall Short of Cyber Resilience Goals
The Cabinet Office is behind schedule to meet the UK government’s “cyber resilient” goal by the end of 2025. A report from the Public Accounts

Global Broadband Growth Stalls by End of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, growth in the global broadband sector hit a snag. High mobile subscriber rates, saturated markets, economic pressures, and geopolitical

Disorder Erupts at Co-op and M&S After DragonForce Attacks
The bank holiday weekend turned chaotic as UK retailers continued to battle disruption from recent cyber attacks. Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Co-op saw empty

Meta Wins $167 Million in Legal Fight Against Spyware Mercenaries
A California court has ordered the Israeli spyware company NSO Group to pay over $167 million in punitive damages and nearly $445,000 in compensatory damages.

DSIT Seeks to Enhance Expertise through Year-Long Secondments
The government is on the hunt for 25 scientists and technologists skilled in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum computing. They want these experts to