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UK government must confront hard truths if it wants to lead in AI
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (887+ words) Ambition to become a global AI superpower will fall short unless government improves its data foundations, rebuilds trust and can attract and retain the right talent. Posted 18 May 2026 by Christine Horton The UK government has been clear about its ambition…...
Women in Digital: Annette Southgate
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (585+ words) From environmental biology and government science to senior leadership in homeland security, Annette Southgate, the deputy director for Homeland Security Science and Technology and the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE), discusses leadership, balancing high-pressure roles with family life, and why inclusive…...
King's Speech puts UK digital identity plans back in focus
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (928+ words) The Government has used the King's Speech to reaffirm plans for digital identity legislation, prompting industry calls for stronger fraud protections, interoperability and clearer governance around how future digital ID systems will operate across the public and private sectors. Posted…...
The'CAF'checklist: are NHS trusts ready for new cybersecurity rules? | THINK Digital Partners: THINK Digital Partners
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (163+ words) Lee Wright, principal security consultant, tmc3, a Qodea company, discusses the new CAF rules, and provides some tips for how NHS trusts can develop a solid foundation of cybersecurity to build upon....
How to be a trusted advisor in a Zero Trust environment | THINK Digital Partners: THINK Digital Partners
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (541+ words) Brian Chappell, head of product at'One Identity, reflects on the human impact of recent cyberattacks on the public sector and the fears expressed by IT leaders in Think Digital Partners about their ability to prevent future attacks. He observes that…...
Cybersecurity "falling'short" in public sector | THINK Digital Partners: THINK Digital Partners
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (120+ words) Almost half UK'public'sector IT'leaders'report cybersecurity gaps....
e2e-assure partners with Validato on public sector cybersecurity | THINK Digital Partners: THINK Digital Partners
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (104+ words) The firms are aiming to increase cyber resilience for organisations in the public sector....
UK councils report 2, 400 suspected data breaches | THINK Digital Partners: THINK Digital Partners
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (101+ words) Surrey, Oxford, and North Yorkshire are among the most affected councils....
Ransomware has changed - and so must public sector organisations | THINK Digital Partners: THINK Digital Partners
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Cybercriminals are no longer just holding data and giving it back after payment " the threat has evolved into something much more malign, says Martin Summerhayes, head of managed & support services, Northdoor plc....
AI-powered cyber threats are outpacing traditional public sector security models, says Tanium
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (563+ words) Posted 14 May 2026 by Christine Horton Security firm Tanium has warned that the emergence of highly capable AI systems such as Claude Mythos could fundamentally reshape cyber risk by dramatically accelerating vulnerability discovery and exploitation. In a new blog post, Tanium…...