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#ad We’ve been talking about cyber security as a business enabler for a long time. BT Business's new research shows we’re entering an era where cyber security is a business priority and a people priority, not just a technology issue. But what does this mean? BT studied 2,500 c-suite leaders, scoring organizations across different sectors and in different countries against a cyber agility system. Some key findings which stood out to me: • Cyber Agile Organizations grew 20% more than others over 3 years • 85% said that by innovating their approach to cyber security, they became more innovative in general • 83% are actively building a strong cyber security culture, compared to 68% of others Cyber Agile Organizations are not just more secure than cyber fragile organisations - they’re also more successful. You can read BT’s report (via the link in the comments below) to learn more. #BTMeansBusiness #GotYourBack #CyberAgility

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#CyberAlert | Foundations for OT cyber security We have joined international partners to release guidance for owners and operators on foundations for operational technology cyber security and asset inventory. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/esEEhNFc

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🔐 Resilience matters as much as defence. Boards are now being asked to plan for recovery, not just prevention. Last week, every cyber security professional in the UK received a letter from the National Cyber Security Centre. The message was simple: resilience matters just as much as defence. For Boards, that means shifting the question from “will it happen?” to “when it does, how will we recover?” - and makes Cyber Incident Planning critical. 📑 An incident response plan is now seen as a core part of an organisations IT foundations, much like disaster recovery has been for years. 💬 In my conversations with our cyber specialists, I’ve been told that Incident Response Planning can fail for three reasons: 1️⃣ No preparation. 2️⃣ No senior ownership. 3️⃣ A belief that it won’t happen here. ⚠️ That third one is the most challenging. The NCSC is asking cyber professionals to lobby and influence their Boards to make this a top priority. For Boards, there’s no need to start from scratch. Support is already there—whether through your internal cyber expert or a trusted partner who can run a Cyber Incident Response workshop. ✅ With the right preparation, recovery can be less disruptive, and strong cyber foundations can make a significant difference—often for relatively little investment, other than time. #CyberResilience #BoardLeadership #IncidentResponse Xperience

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*** 𝗖𝗣𝗗𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 *** First day of an insightful week at Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CPDP) Conference as the EDPS actively engages in discussions on a range of key topics, from the evolving landscape of AI to combatting spyware and enhancing vulnerability management. Today, we had the opportunity to discuss: 𝗔𝗜'𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 Supervisor, Wojciech Wiewiorowski, shared his insights in a panel organised by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights titled "𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘐: 𝘖𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘈𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥". The discussion focused on navigating the delicate balance between leveraging AI for societal benefits and safeguarding fundamental rights. In his intervention, the Supervisor spoke about the AI Act reinforcing the protection of fundamental rights, including the right to data protection, by requiring every high-risk AI system to undergo a prior identification and analysis of known and reasonably foreseeable risks to fundamental rights, and mandates the adoption of appropriate measures to mitigate any such risks. “The AI Act complements existing regulatory frameworks, therefore its implementation raises a number of challenges, in terms of interplay and possible overlapping - he said. Cooperation is the key word. The multiplication of regulatory frameworks is a response to the development of new technologies, which have profound implications on our societies, for better or for worse. Their effective implementation requires a close and strong cooperation among all stakeholders. At the EU level, we have launched the Digital Clearinghouse 2.0 to foster collaboration among competent authorities. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 Anna Buchta, Head of Policy and Consultation Unit, contributed to the Society for Civil Rights panel discussion "𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳: 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦." The panel addressed critical strategies to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect against the threat of spyware. 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 Fanny Coudert, Deputy Head of Supervision and Enforcement Unit, moderated the EDPS panel "𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘌𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘐". This session explored the challenges and solutions to ensure robust data protection in the fast-paced world of AI development. Follow us to stay up to date on Day 2 of #CPDP25!

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Fortinet Central Government team led a roundtable event this week at the House of Lords for key UK Government stakeholders, discussing best practice for driving efficiency in digital government. Experts Claire Silcock, Ady Ringrose and Randall Mason shared views with senior leaders and Chris Parker moderated the discussion. #Fortinet continue to lead in providing Fortified Networks for Government as the UK's leading cybersecurity vendor. Learn more at: https://ftnt.net/604045OSO

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🔊 Episode SIXTY FIVE of SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & Podcast (Partnered with International Cyber Expo) is NOW LIVE, Featuring Emma Philpott FCIIS MBE, alongside Justin (Jay) Adamson & Warren Atkinson🎙️️ Think Cyber Security Isn’t For Everyone....Think Again? Discover How Inclusion & Accessibility Are Transforming the Industry & Strengthening Our Digital Defences! On this the First of "x4 International Cyber Expo Special Edition Episodes", we were Excited to talk with Emma Philpott FCIIS MBE the CEO of IASME, the UK Government’s Sole Delivery Partner for the Cyber Essentials Scheme, Providing Accessible Cyber Security Certifications for Organisations of All Sizes & Supply Chains. Emma is also the Founder & Manager of IASME Community CIC, a Not-For-Profit Dedicated to Training & Supporting Unemployed Neurodivergent Adults into Rewarding Cyber Security Careers. FCIIS MBE Contributes her Expertise to Initiatives like the Diversity Enabled SOC & Holds the Prestigious FCISS Designation, Reflecting her Leadership in Fostering Diversity & Inclusion within the Cyber Security Sector. In this Session, we Explore the Critical Intersection of Cyber Security, Accessibility & Workforce Inclusion & Discuss Practical Strategies to Implement Effective Cyber Security Controls, the Impact of Government-Backed Certification Programs & the Importance of Making Cyber Careers Accessible to Underrepresented Groups. Emma also Shares Powerful Stories About Neurodivergent Training Programs & Community Events that are Transforming the Cyber Security Landscape! 📅 Discover the "Future of Cyber Security" at the International Cyber Expo, 30th September to 1st October 2025 at Olympia London. Join Global Experts, Explore the Latest Tech & Connect with Leaders from over 85 Countries....All Under One Roof! International Cyber Expo, Nineteen Group, Jade O'Donovan, Mary Henry, Warren Atkinson, SECURE | CYBER CONNECT #CyberSecurity #InternationalCyberExpo #CyberEvents #Diversity #Inclusion #Accessibility #CyberConnect

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Cyberfort CEO Glen Williams discusses why UK board directors must take action for holistic cyber protection beyond Cyber Essentials Plus in Resilience Forward. The article covers: - Cyber security detachment at board level - CE+ certification’s limitations - Reasons for board directors to take action with cyber security beyond CE+ - Four key actions that business leaders must take to ensure their organisations are on the right path to becoming secure, resilient and compliant Click here to read the article - https://lnkd.in/e4GQb9K4 #cyber #cybersecurity #risk #riskmanagement #compliance

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