BT is looking to hire 900 people over the next 12 months to work in its security business. The recruitment drive is part of a major push to consumers, businesses and governments from the growing threat of cyber crime. BT already employs over 2,500 security professionals and has security operations…
Georgia-Lithuania launch joint cyber security group
Georgia and Lithuania are establishing a joint cyber security group to take part in international cyber trainings so both countries are better protected from online crime. The group will be composed of online security experts from Georgia and Lithuania. Details of the new group were revealed after yesterday’s meeting between…
Estonia and Japan to Cooperate on Cyber Security
Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas recently traveled to Japan. During the visit, Rõivas met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss cooperation regarding strengthening cyber security ahead of the 2020 Olympics to be held in Tokyo. This cooperation will include joint cyber defense drills. The leaders also discussed strengthening economic…
Minister of Transports say Cyber security in maritime, oil and gas field important for Cyprus
The government of Cyprus is recognising the importance of the effective implementation of a national cyber-security strategy, said the Minster of Transports, Communications and Works Marios Dementriades in his speech in the second CypBER Maritime -Oil&Gas International Conference in Nicosia. As he said the Ministry of Communications and Works which…
Ethical hackers to test computer network security
Leicester city council have hired ‘ethical hackers’ to help them improve their cyber security. Over the past 18 months, 11 council staff have had their computers infected, which caused localised disruption to their desktops. The council have decided to employ two IT auditors as part of their cyber resilience programme…
Are telcos becoming cyber security companies?
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans An increasing number of telecoms and communications providers are taking an active role in providing cyber security services. ETIS, the IT association for telecoms which counts BT, Telefonica and Deutsche Telekom as customers, launched a new initiative to support the exchange…
A security program just for gun businesses
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans National Shooting Sports Foundation now offers on-site security assessments and advice for gun sellers, manufacturers, and ranges. The Store Security Audit Program is a day-long encounter that brings security experts to the business at a scheduled time. It includes a review…
Europe’s security companies making money from misery
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans A container city sprang up in the middle of Calais’s jungle in January. Better than the flimsy tents they replaced, these metal boxes with their bunk beds are home for 1400 migrants. It is a warm spot in their long journey…
Cyber security policy adopted by Casco
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans With recent news stories about U.S. hospitals and police stations being the victims of computer hackers who demand ransoms to bring computers back online, there is no time like the present to be proactive. In February, a hospital in Hollywood paid…
Are Third-Parties Compromising Healthcare Data Security?
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans A recent study indicates that healthcare data security may be at risk as most companies do not always check the security frameworks of third parties. With the recent spike in healthcare data breaches, it is pertinent that healthcare organizations implement and…