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UK government announces plans to strengthen NHS cybersecurity
There are plans for a further £ 150 million to be spent over the next three years to improve the NHS ’ s resilience against attacks . This will include , the government says , setting up a new digital security operations centre to prevent , detect and respond to incidents .
The centre will allow NHS Digital to respond to cyberattacks more quickly and allow local trusts to detect threats , isolate infected machines and kill the threat before it spreads .
The UK government has announced plans to strengthen the National Health Service ( NHS ) cybersecurity
he UK government
T has announced plans to strengthen the National Health Service ’ s ( NHS ) cybersecurity . A new multi-millionpound Microsoft package will
ensure NHS systems are using the latest Windows 10 software with up-todate security settings to help prevent cyberattacks . The government said that , since 2017 , it had invested £ 60 million to address cybersecurity weaknesses .
Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt said : “ We know cyberattacks are a growing threat , so it is vital our health and care organisations have secure systems which patients trust . We have been building the capability of NHS systems over a number of years but there is always more to do to futureproof our NHS against this threat . This new technology will ensure the NHS can use the latest and most resilient software available – something the public rightly expect .”
KUWAIT ’ S CAIT , KASPERSKY LAB AND DIYAR JOIN FORCES TO SPOTLIGHT NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE
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( CAIT ), in partnership with cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky Lab and regional IT specialists , Diyar , has hosted a cybersecurity conference . The inaugural Cyber Defence Conference – which took place at the Radisson Blue Hotel in the Kuwaiti capital – aims to raise cybersecurity awareness in different industries in Kuwait and enhance preparedness and readiness across government and private organisations .
According to the Kaspersky Security Network ( KSN ) statistics for the first quarter of 2018 , 26.2 % of users in Kuwait were affected by web threats while 50.5 % of users were affected by local threats ( malware spread in local networks by USBs , CDs and DVDs ). The results also showed a 7.2 % drop in ransomware attacks in the country .
Amir Kanaan , Managing Director – Middle East , Turkey and Africa , Kaspersky Lab , said : “ We are honoured to play a key role in this prestigious event , and this symbolises our commitment to cybersecurity in Kuwait , an integral market for us . Raising cybersecurity consciousness and boosting technical know-how are essential pillars in remedying concerns at both the public and private sector levels . Kaspersky Lab is aligned with Kuwait ’ s national vision and we look forward to introducing hands-on training , workshops and next-generation solutions and services that will help keep the country safe from cyberthreats .”
Amir Kanaan , Managing Director – Middle East , Turkey and Africa , Kaspersky Lab www . intelligentciso . com | Issue 02
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