In welcoming members and their guests to the British Security Awards 2018 on Wednesday 11 July, the British Security Industry Association’s CEO James Kelly kick-started his Keynote Address by mentioning the re-branding of the event – running in its new guise for the first time…
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GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming has announced the organisation’s plans to open a new site in Manchester. The all-new secure location in the North West of England will be at the heart of the nation’s security, using “cutting-edge technology and technical ingenuity” to identify and disrupt threats…
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National Cyber Security Centre prevents “thousands of attacks” in first 12 months of operations
by Brian SimsA 44-page report marking the first anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has shone light on the vital work the organisation has already conducted to make the UK a safe place in the online world. The NCSC, which is part of GCHQ*, brought together…
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Britain enters “new era of online opportunity” with opening of National Cyber Security Centre
by Brian SimsThe UK’s all-new ‘cyber hub’ that will enable generations to navigate the Internet safely and be protected from the growing threat of online attack has been officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. The Government’s National Cyber…
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National Crime Agency and National Counter-Terrorism Policing launch ‘Guns Off Our Streets’ campaign
by Brian SimsThe National Crime Agency and National Counter-Terrorism Policing have joined forces to appeal directly to members of the public for information preventing criminals and terrorists from gaining access to firearms and ammunition. The hard-hitting ‘Guns Off Our Streets’ (#GunsOffOurStreets) appeal, initiated by two of the UK’s…
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Intelligence and Security Committee issues damning verdict on Draft Investigatory Powers Bill
by Brian SimsParliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has now published its detailed assessment report on the Draft Investigatory Powers Bill, with the latter representing the first major piece of legislation governing the security and intelligence agencies’ powers in over 15 years. Given the debate over the past few…
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Monday 23 November sees police forces launching the second National Counter-Terrorism Awareness Week (#CounterTerrorismUK), an initiative specifically designed to remind members of the public that they have a crucial role to play when it comes to helping both prevent and protect the UK from the threat of terrorism.…
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British Intelligence Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Internet and Telecoms unveiled by GCHQ
by Brian SimsIn today’s increasingly connected world, GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 are putting far greater focus on growing their own technical specialists and, as a result, are now searching for technically-minded apprentices. For prospective programmers and tech-savvy talent, the British Intelligence Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Internet…
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Foreign Secretary praises diligent work of Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ in RUSI speech
by Brian SimsPhilip Hammond MP has given a detailed speech at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in which he praised the work of the Secret Intelligence Service and GCHQ. During his delivery, the Foreign Secretary focused on current threats to British citizens posed by international terrorist…