Tag: InfoSec
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The challenges of network automation within 5G
BT’s Chief Architect, Neil McRae, recently said about 5G operations, “It’s automate or die; we have to automate everything”. Automation is certainly a key ambition in the digital society, with software defined networks and zero trust being popular buzzwords in digital at present. Is automation a reality yet? Automation, however, is something that is still… Read more
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The importance of a common framework
Another day another notice from the ICO So we now have the second notice from the ICO in quick succession relating to the applied GDPR, this time in relation (at least in the face of it) to a data breach that was fully in the gift of Marriott to address that is currently intended to be… Read more
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Looking beyond the hype of the BA fine
The hype behind GDPR fines is about to start… The recent announcement from the ICO regarding its intention to the fine BA for a data breach under the applied GDPR will certainly make headlines and result in a raft of new marketing pushing GDPR solutions. Before we all rush around declaring the dawning of the apocalypse, I’d… Read more
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Is the data challenge just about being open?
The recent report from the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on “The big data dilemma” (http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmsctech/468/468.pdf) raised some interesting challenges to be addressed. There is much to commend from the findings, but is the answer really about being looking at data, or are we missing areas that are still to be addressed prior to exploiting… Read more
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Understanding information governance in the aftermath of the GDPR
Over the past year we have seen, predominantly because of the implementation of the applied GDPR (introduced using the Data Protection Act 2018), a large increase in understanding about personal data. However, there remains perceived barriers in relation to how personal data can be used within today’s digital society As a result of this perception, we’ve… Read more
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10 GDPR myths
With the EU GDPR two-year implementation period ending on the 25th May 2018, activity is expected to intensify to meet the legislation in the next couple of months. Des Ward, Information Governance Director of Innopsis, the industry association for suppliers of digital infrastructure and services to the public sector, believes that there is a great… Read more
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The EU GDPR – An evolution or revolution in privacy?
Executive summary The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)[1] is entering the end of its two-year implementation period, and guidance on specific areas is still being published. This guidance will not be a surprise to those organisations who have mature information governance and security regimes which take current legal and regulatory requirements into account.… Read more
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Beyond Cyber – learning from WannaCry
Just over a week ago, the headlines were screaming about a Cyber attack against the NHS, the nightmare scenario of Denial of (public) Service was upon us. WannaCry ransomware was tearing through the world, encrypting everything in its wake and wreaking havoc. Getting to the root of the problem The issue was deemed to be a… Read more
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Is Cyber resilient?
Is Cyber resilient? The recent announcement from Matt Hancock about Cyber Essentials becoming important for the supply chains of public and private sector organisations is one that is a logical evolution of the Cyber strategy. However, is it really making the United Kingdom resilient to Cyber attack? What’s wrong with existing compliance? It’s often said that… Read more
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Is the Cloud forecast becoming clearer?
Introduction The latest development in the Cloud strategy was announced by the Government Digital Service confirming a move from ‘Cloud First’ to ‘Cloud Native’. This is a key development, building on years of work to develop policy and standards for the delivery of Cloud Services to government, and the evolution of the service provider marketplace. Key… Read more