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Condensed milestones in Security Operation Centre projects rarely result in condensed progress, says Chris Holt. Find out why realistic dependencies should any shape any of these design and build programmes

How can we address the cyber skills gap? Chris Holt says making the user experience intuitive would be an important first step

Human Machine Interfaces may be common the world over but they also have potential to be targeted in cyber attacks. Thomas Padden examines what can be done to help

News that a BAE Systems designed cyber security venture has been acquired by cyber security firm Sophos is cause for celebration, says Matt Boyd. He spotlights how SOC.OS has gone from start-up, to spin out, to sell off.

Effective cyber security needs to be tailored to an organisation’s specific needs and vulnerabilities, and not rooted in the ways of the masses. Chris Holt explains more

Miriam Howe takes a look at the evolving concept of cyber power, and spotlights the interconnected and integrated ecosystem which underpins its growth across borders, governments and industry worldwide

How can governments use cyber to strengthen their diplomatic reach and heft? Jo Massey spotlights this evolving field and considers how the UK is seeking to move from steps to strides

Doug Brown explains why collaboration is the essential ingredient in ensuring cyber resilience is embedded within an organisation

The pandemic has revolutionised our working practices but in doing so it’s also opened the door to increased cyber attacks. Sugee Bhanoo examines what can be done

A new study commissioned by BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has revealed that cybersecurity is both a major driver of IT modernisation and a significant barrier to adoption. Lorna Rea explains how the way forward will require a delicate balancing act - to manage cyber risk effectively, without hindering innovation and collaboration

A new RUSI report reveals a surge in ransomware attacks that is ‘spiralling out of control’. Perpetrators are resorting to a new ‘double extortion’ technique which is at the heart of ransomware cybercrime. The report proposes a new set of urgent policy interventions to prevent criminals acting with impunity

How is the UK responding to the cyber challenges in today’s global landscape? In this guest blog, Dr Henry Pearson, the UK’s Cyber Security Ambassador, talks priorities, plans and progress

With many countries focusing on developing offensive cyber capability, Dr Mary Haigh examines what needs to be done to stay ahead of adversaries

The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted all our lives but what about implications for national cyber policy? In this guest blog, the Royal United Services Institute’s Rebecca Lucas examines its impact so far

No sector of society has proved immune to the spiralling effect of Covid-19 – and that includes cyber security. With the kaleidoscope shaken and pieces still in flux, Adrian Nish examines its impact so far