North East investors support new defence cluster promoting region as sector hotspot

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Efforts are currently in progress to establish the North East as a national centre for cutting-edge defence technologies, all thanks to the inception of a new cluster organisation. Named the North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NERDSC), this initiative has garnered support from recent industry investors in the region. Notable contributors include the Italian […]

Greater Manchester Police officers’ details hacked after partner firm targeted in cyber attack

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A ransomware attack on Digital ID, a Stockport-based supplier of identity and access cards, has resulted in data breaches affecting Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and London’s Metropolitan Police forces. The firm in Stockport, which makes ID cards, holds information on various UK organisations including some of the staff employed by Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Compromised data affected includes personal information […]

Industry leaders recognise Bondgate IT’s remarkable impact on business in North East

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Managed IT support firm, Bondgate IT, headquartered in Darlington, is celebrating its position as the leading IT provider in the North East. The recognition comes from Channel Futures MSP 501, which has for the past 17 years been the world’s foremost ranking and directory of service and technology providers. The MSP 501 assesses organisational performance […]

St Helens Council in Merseyside hit by suspected ransomware attack

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St. Helens Borough Council has reportedly fallen victim to a suspected ransomware attack. The responsible threat actor behind this incident remains undisclosed but the attack has disrupted several systems within the council’s IT infrastructure, although most of its customer-facing systems seem to be operational. Comprehensive details regarding the cyber attack have not yet surfaced. However, […]

Merseyside firms can access free training to combat ‘growing threat’ of cybercrime

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A free programme offering training on cybercrime is available to up to 300 Merseyside firms thanks to cash and assets seized from criminals through the Proceeds of Crime Act. The Merseyside Cyber Security Programme, launched by the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC), has been funded by Merseyside’s police and crime commissioner, Emily Spurrell, and […]

Lancaster University cyber team lends support to nuclear decommissioning body

Lancaster University’s cyber team has joined with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to help support and protect its 300-year mission, while enhancing its own capabilities in the process. Key players in nuclear decommissioning and cyber security have signed a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) with Lancaster University. Working alongside cyber services consultancy Templar Executives – which already supports many […]

NHS patient data compromised in Manchester University cyber attack

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Over one million NHS patient records have been accessed by the cybercriminals who attacked the University of Manchester on 09 June. The data had been gathered by the university for the purposes of medical research from more than 200 hospitals. The data includes reports of major-trauma patients across the country and treatment for victims of terrorist attacks. Among the leaked […]

Bristol cyber security firm, Stripe OLT, launches new Manchester office

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Bristol-headquartered cyber security firm Stripe OLT has launched a Manchester office, in a milestone move that represents a “significant leap forward” on its mission to expand into new areas across the UK. Situated in the heart of Manchester, the Spinningfields location is a tactical expansion, allowing Stripe OLT to “establish stronger connections with existing clients, as […]

Cisco joins growing Manchester cyber security hub

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Networking technology giant Cisco has become the latest supporter of Manchester’s growing Digital Security Hub (DiSH) cyber security accelerator, launching a series of initiatives to support the centre’s ambitions to be at the forefront of security innovation in North West England. Manchester already hosts a growing cyber security ecosystem and the city is just a short drive from the […]

Manchester’s Borderless Security launches e-signature solution

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Borderless Security has announced the availability of FilesDNA, an advanced e-signature solution that integrates the security company’s custom protocols into a new offering for digital management of files and contracts to be shared globally. FilesDNA leverages blockchain technology to create a safe, secure and convenient solution for signing paperwork, contracts and legally binding documents. Driven […]

Pentest People partners premier league Leeds

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Cybersecurity consultancy, Pentest People, has announced its digital partnership with premier league Leeds United Football Club. This is the first year that the Leeds-based employer has partnered the club and signals its growing investment in the area. Pentest People provides businesses with vulnerability testing services, conducted by a team of expert consultants, who provide guidance […]

Yorkshire internet security firm selected for national growth programme

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Bob’s Business, an internet security company, based in Barnsley, has secured a place on Tech Nation’s Cyber Security growth programme. The firm, based at the Digital Media Centre, provides online training, development and support to help employees in the public and the private sector develop awareness and skills around potential cyber threats. Tech Nation’s Cyber programme […]

Security experts from global firms unite to fight cybercrime in Greater Manchester

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Experts from companies including KPMG, Royal London, Hiscox, TalkTalk, Co-op, Deloitte and Siemens are coming together for a new cyber crime unit set up by the Cyber Resilience Centre for Greater Manchester, a not-for-profit venture between Greater Manchester Police and Manchester Digital.. The Cyber Expert Group will include business leaders, law enforcement officers, intelligence agencies and […]

Cyber security firm Sy4 Security take

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A cyber securing specialist has agreed a deal for office space at the grade II-listed Marshall’s Mill building in Leeds. Sy4 Security has moved into a 3,521 sq ft at the building. The Mill will be the first home for the company, which recently completed a management buyout of BAE Systems’ global cyber security Enterprise Managed […]

Greater Manchester Mental Health selects LogPoint SIEM

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Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) NHS has turned to IT Security Partner, Chess Cyber Security, and LogPoint for a SIEM solution that will provide enhanced cybersecurity visibility across the organisation at a predictable cost. GMMH provides inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, and Trafford and […]