Naq, the UK and Netherlands-based cyber security company, has secured £5.1 million in Series A funding, as part of its aim to help health tech companies meet cyber security standards across the NHS and healthcare. According to Naq, the investment will be used to support the product development of its […]
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NHS England shares cyber security guidance for boards and non-executive directors
Guidance from NHS England has outlined ways non-executive directors can contribute to keeping their organisation safe from cyber attack, with Jamie Saunders, non-executive chair of the NHS England Cyber Security Risk Committee, noting, “boards throughout the NHS have a key role to play in safeguarding patients from this risk.” The […]
Four updates to Cyber Assessment Framework focus on AI cyber risks, improved detection, software development
The National Cyber Security Centre has shared four updates to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), covering attacker methods and motivations, software maintenance, improved detection of cyber threats, and improved coverage of AI-related cyber risks. These changes are necessary in order to “close the widening gap between the escalated cyber threats […]
Cyber security strategy from South West London ICB sets out roadmap to 2030
South West London ICB’s latest Cyber Security Strategy has set out six objectives to be achieved by 2030: strengthening governance, managing risk, understanding critical systems and suppliers, prevention and resilience, detecting and responding to threats and incidents, and embedding cyber awareness and culture. Martin Ellis, the ICB’s CDIO, emphasised that […]
Axonius acquires Cynerio for over $100 million
Cyber asset intelligence company, Axonius has acquired cyber security specialists, Cynerio for over $100 million, with plans to create a single, unified platform that will be “capable of securing the entire clinical environment”, including critical IT infrastructure. According to Axonious co-founder and CEO, Dean Sysman, many hospitals and healthcare providers […]
NHS England awards cyber security training contract
NHS England has awarded a contract to digital engineering and cloud transformation partner, Mastek and cyber security consultancy firm, Templar Executives, to provide NHS boards and executives with Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) cyber security training. According to Mastek, the training will “build resilience across the healthcare system” while also […]
HTN panel discusses principles, practical steps and challenges in cyber security
In a recent panel discussion, we were joined by experts from across the health and care sector to explore different approaches to cyber security and how to overcome the main challenges involved with making healthcare organisations more secure. We also looked at practical steps that can be taken to help […]
Government publishes Cyber Growth Action Plan with £16 million in new investment to support commercialisation
The government has published its Cyber Growth Action Plan, aiming to support innovation across the cyber sector, and outlining up to £16 million in funding to help commercialise cyber research. As part of this, University of Bristol and Imperial College London’s Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance will be tasked with […]
Interview: Diane Abela Hardy, CISO at Accurx, on building an NHS fit for the future
As the NHS becomes more digitally interconnected, so does its exposure to cyber threats. Cyber-attacks are growing in volume and complexity, meaning healthcare organisations face unique risks – where a system failure isn’t just an IT issue, but one that can impact lives. Despite this, the approach to cyber security […]
Feature: Building an NHS fit for the future: how can the health service protect itself from cyber threats?
By Mark Harris, IT Manager at Radar Healthcare The digital transformation of the NHS has revolutionised patient care, streamlined administrative processes, and enabled powerful insights through data. Yet, this digital shift comes with a growing vulnerability: cyber threats. As one of the most data-rich sectors in the UK, healthcare is […]
