Podcasts about National Cyber Security Centre

Artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to transform many aspects of our lives in the coming years. One of these is the functioning of the democratic system. AI could shift how election campaigns are conducted and how citizens receive and process information. It could also fundamentally alter patterns of power across society. So what potential effects of AI on democracy should we be particularly aware of? To what degree are there opportunities as well as dangers? And how should policy-makers respond? We discussed these questions with an expert panel.Speakers:Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, specialising in political philosophy, public policy, and ethics, and Founder and Chairperson of Partners In Democracy.Helen Margetts, Professor of Society and the Internet at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Public Policy programme at the Alan Turing Institute.Ciaran Martin, Professor of Practice in the Management of Public Organisations at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and formerly Chief Executive of the UK government's National Cyber Security Centre.Chair: Professor Alan Renwick – Deputy Director of the Constitution UnitAdditional reading:'The Real Dangers of Generative AI' by Danielle Allen and E. Glen Weyl  Links:Website: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unitMailing list: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/get-involved/mailing-listBlog: constitution-unit.com

Today, we're looking at a cyber attack on Marks and Spencer, which started three weeks ago.The retailer said today that some personal customer information has been taken. To understand what has been going on, James speaks to Joe Tidy, BBC's cyber correspondent, and to Ciaran Martin, the founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre.Also, Donald Trump gave a speech in Riyadh where he announced the US-Saudi bond is ‘more powerful than ever'. They've signed a $142 billion arms deal. Sarah Smith, North America editor and Americast is there to talk the trip through.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn with Julia Webster and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was James Piper. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

More than half of New Zealanders may have experienced an online threat in the past year, with many suffering some kind of financial loss, according to a local cybersecurity survey. National Cyber Security Centre's national director Mike Jagusch spoke to Corin Dann.

Cyber threats are estimated to have cost New Zealanders $1.6 billion last year. New data from the National Cyber Security Centre has revealed half the country has been the target of online scam in the last six months. Up to 830,000 experienced some financial loss. Director of Mission Enablement Michael Jagusch says good cyber security practises can reduce harm. He says it includes using two-factor authentication and having long, unique passwords on main accounts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Wednesday 14th of April 2025, The government's looking at changes to the Kiwisaver scheme, Kiwisaver and Superfund expert Jonathan Eriksen shares his thoughts. Half of New Zealanders were the target of online scam and fraud last year National Cyber Security Centre's Director of Mission Enablement Mike Jagusch tells Ryan Bridge what to look out for. Meridian has bought Flicks, Chief Customer Officer Lisa Hannifin tells Ryan what this will mean for the energy sector. Plus Uk Correspondent Gavin Grey has the latest on A man who has served 38 years in a UK prison for the murder of a woman having his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal after new DNA evidence emerged. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonia Sodha delves in to the latest developments at Westminster.Sir Keir Starmer celebrated not one, but two, new trade deals this week: with the United States and India. But has Britain got good deals? The Labour chair of the Business and Trade Select Committee, Liam Byrne, and former Conservative trade minister and UK trade envoy to the US, Sir Conor Burns, discuss the merits of the agreements.Following the local election results, in which Reform UK made strong gains at the expense of the main parties, restive Labour MPs have been making their feelings known to the Prime Minister about the government's performance. One of those MPs, Jo White, chair of the Red Wall Group, joined Joe Dromey, General Secretary of the Fabians, to discuss whether Labour needs a change of direction.A spate of recent cyber attacks on retailers including M&S and Co-op have caused alarm in business circles and in government. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden this week said the attacks were a "wake-up call" for business. To discuss that Sonia speaks to Ciaran Martin, former chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre and now a professor at Oxford University.And, to reflect on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Sonia is joined by Lord Michael Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister, who witnessed the celebrations in 1945, and Alex Baker, the first Labour MP to represent Aldershot - the home of the British Army.

Donald Trump's volatile behaviour raises questions for intelligence sharing across the globe – so how unsafe could he make our world? Is the Five Eyes alliance between Britain, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand Trump-proof? And how might his actions impact it? Professor Ciaran Martin of the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, and former chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, tells Gavin Esler how a rogue president could impact the free world's intelligence services. • This episode of This Is Not A Drill is supported by Incogni, the service that keeps your private information safe, protects you from identity theft and keeps your data from being sold. There's a special offer for This Is Not A Drill listeners – go to Incogni.com/notadrill to get an exclusive 60% off your annual plan.  • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this.  Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn and Tom Taylor. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Managing editor Jacob Jarvis. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production.    www.podmasters.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Strangers, #twitter #elonmusk #hacked Experts have cast doubt on Elon Musk's claim that a large-scale outage which hit X was caused by hackers in Ukraine.Platform monitor Downdetector says it had more than 1.6 million reports of problems with the social media site from users around the world on Monday."We're not sure exactly what happened but there was a massive cyber-attack to try and bring down the X system with IP [Internet Protocol] addresses originating in the Ukraine area," Musk said in an interview with the Fox Business channel.However, Ciaran Martin, professor at Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government told the BBC that explanation was "wholly unconvincing" and "pretty much garbage."Prof Martin - former head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre - says it looks as if X was targeted by what's known as a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, where hackers flood a server with internet traffic to prevent users from connecting to a website.=======================================My other podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpvBEElSl1dD72Y5gtepkw**************************************************Something Strangehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjVc2TZqN4&t=4s**************************************************article links:https://x.com/sentdefender/status/1899216493977465009?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweethttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62x5k44rl0o======================================Today is for push-ups and Programming and I am all done doing push-ups Discordhttps://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxqTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoderYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@codingwithstrangersTwitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangersTwitterhttps://twitter.com/strangestcoderBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/strangestcoder.bsky.socialmerchSupport CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merchGithubFollow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangersTipshttps://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tipPatreonpatreon.com/TheStrangersTimeline00:00 Cold Open04:00 What are we talking about 08:20 My Thoughts10:00 outro anything else?Take CareSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message

Seth and Ken return without a guest to discuss recent news, breaches, and research. Initial discussions around the purposes of the various security conferences and what is recommended for various professional levels. An article discussing recent customer data exposure by Zapier in git test data. Synthetic test data has been an issue for long time so not a surprising turn of events. Finally, thoughts on the definitions and classification of Unforgivable Vulnerabilities as proposed by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

The details of how Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer, plotted his attack have forced the government into action. Ciaran Martin, the former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, joins the podcast team to discuss Keir Starmer's response - and his decision to put tech firms in the spotlight. The government also had some more positive tech announcements to make this week, so will its grand plans for overhauling digital services - in an attempt to boost productivity - really work? Plus: Darren Jones' big plans to do the spending review differently  Hannah White presents. With Cassia Rowland and Tom Pope. Produced by Candice McKenzie  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, explains the new cold-calling mobile phone 'upgrade' scam.

The United States has imposed new export restrictions on 140 Chinese companies to curb advancements in semiconductors, particularly in AI and military applications, potentially disrupting the global supply chain and increasing costs across industries. This move has sparked criticism from China's Commerce Ministry and highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions. Google's AI video generator, Veo, will soon be available for private preview on Google Cloud's Vertex AI, enabling clients like Quora and Mondelez International to create high-definition video content. Google is addressing ethical and legal concerns related to AI-generated content and intellectual property rights. Vishnu Mohandas, after leaving Google over privacy concerns, created Ente, a secure, end-to-end encrypted photo storage service prioritizing user privacy. Ente has gained over 100,000 users, offering a trustworthy alternative for those concerned about data security. Alfonso Cobo launched Hypelist, an app transforming traditional list-making into a visually appealing and user-friendly experience, integrating AI chatbots for personalized recommendations and fostering community collaboration. OpenAI has appointed Kate Rouch as its first Chief Marketing Officer to enhance brand recognition and trust, focusing on promoting capabilities, ensuring ethical leadership, and leveraging strategic partnerships. Britain's National Cyber Security Centre reports a 16% rise in cyber incidents in 2024, with increasing sophistication of attacks leveraging AI, prompting advanced defense strategies and international collaborations. Clarifai launched a vendor-agnostic AI life cycle platform to revolutionize the orchestration, management, and optimization of computational resources for enterprise and government customers, marking a shift to more commercially viable and ethically sound AI applications.

HEAnet, Ireland's National Education and Research Network, has announced the launch of its Strategy 2025-2030. HEAnet, Ireland's National Education and Research Network, plays a pivotal role in supporting the country's academic and research communities. By delivering high-speed internet connectivity and ICT-shared services, HEAnet connects over one million students, researchers, and staff across all levels of the Irish education and research sector. Their network not only facilitates access to essential online resources but also ensures that Irish learners and researchers are linked to global academic and research networks through our partnership with GÉANT. With a vision to empower excellence in education and research, HEAnet aims to be a trusted partner, driving technological innovation for the advancement of this sector. The HEAnet Strategy 2025-2030 seeks to address the ever-growing demands of the education and research community through key focus areas and foundation enablers. The new HEAnet strategy focuses on five strategic areas: 1. Network- Delivering world-class network connectivity. HEAnet will strengthen Ireland's education and research infrastructure with a resilient, scalable, and energy-efficient network. Through key upgrades and expanded international connectivity, we will meet growing demands and position Ireland as a global hub for education and research data. 2. Security - Strengthening the security capability and resilience of Irish education and research. HEAnet will expand its security services, including further expansion of our SOC and SIEM solution. In collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre, we aim to strengthen the security posture of Ireland's education and research sector, reducing risks and enhancing resilience. 3. Research - Driving collaboration and innovation to support global research ambitions. HEAnet is committed to driving research excellence by supporting FAIR data management, advancing national research infrastructure, and fostering collaboration. HEAnet will enhance Open Science efforts, helping Ireland's research community to innovate and excel on the global stage. 4. Sustainability - Leading the way in environmental, social and economic sustainability. HEAnet will integrate sustainability across environmental, social, and financial dimensions. We will significantly reduce our carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and ensure a sustainable funding model, contributing positively to Ireland's Climate Action Plan and the wider community. 5. People - Empowering Our People to Achieve Excellence. At HEAnet, people are our most valuable asset. We will foster a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence, offering expanded development opportunities, promoting EDI, and cultivating talent pipelines to ensure long-term success and a thriving, diverse workforce. HEAnet CEO Ronan Byrne remarked, "Our Strategy 2025-2030 outlines our ambitious and forward-looking strategic direction to the end of this decade. This strategy represents a significant milestone for HEAnet, as it sets the stage for a transformative journey that builds on our past achievements while charting a course for a future filled with opportunities and growth." The full strategy is available on HEAnet's website: www.heanet.ie/heanet-strategy More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and...

This week is the last episode of our mini-series with Little Green Light about how to develop a last-minute year-end fundraising appeal! Then I share seven cyber security tips your nonprofit ABSOLUTELY needs to implement quickly. Fortunately, all of my tips can be implemented with low-cost and even many free options! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Preventing Charity Fraud website: preventcharityfraud.org.uk — The National Cyber Security Centre's Small Charity Guide: ncsc.gov.uk/files/Charity-Guide-v3.pdf — The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2024 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

Police have arrested a teenager after disrupting a 'sophisticated smishing scam' using new technology never seen in New Zealand before. Authorities have described smishing - a form of phishing - as when a device known an 'SMS Blaster' is used as a fake cell tower and tricks nearby cellphones to connect to its fraudulent network. This 'SMS Blaster' has reportedly sent thousands of fake texts claiming to be from banks - in order to encourage people to share their passwords, account details and other sensitive information. National Cyber Security centre team lead Tom Roberts says the messages look professional. He explained people click on the link thinking it's from the bank or insurance company - without realising they're entering in details for someone to steal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enterprise Ireland and the National Cyber Security Centre today launched the Cyber Security Review Grant which will assist SMEs to take steps to review and update their online security measures to mitigate against the risk of cyber-attacks. The grant will be administered by Enterprise Ireland, in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre. It will provide Enterprise Ireland clients with access to cyber security experts who will conduct an initial independent review of the company's cyber security status, identify vulnerabilities, and develop a clear roadmap for the business to enhance their security measures. The Cyber Security Review Grant is being made available from €85 million in funds that have been allocated to the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment through the European Union's NextGenerationEU funding instrument for supporting the digital transformation of enterprise as part of Ireland's National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This funding is being channelled into: • The Digital Transition Fund for the establishment of a digital portal and to provide for direct to company supports. • Four European Digital Innovation Hubs with the aim of helping companies (notably SMEs) access research infrastructure, technical expertise and experimentation in order that these organisations can 'test before invest'. A suite of digital supports for enterprise is already available under the Digital Transition Fund through Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Cyber Security Review Grant launched today expands on the digital supports available from Enterprise Ireland to its clients under this Fund. Businesses that avail of the Cyber Security Review will receive consultancy from a qualified, external cyber security expert who will investigate current company practices and review the technical implementation of both on-site and cloud software. A detailed report in line with National Cyber Security Centre's best practise will then be delivered, outlining actionable steps to improve the company's cyber security position. Speaking at the launch Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary TD said: "Irish businesses are increasingly using AI and advanced digital tools to achieve success in international markets. Ensuring the security of the data used in these tools is a crucial foundation for this success. This new cyber security grant will ensure that Irish businesses who embrace digitalisation to strengthen and grow their business can do so with total confidence in their online security." Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Emer Higgins TD said: "Irish businesses are leading the way and setting the standard for digital transformation across all sectors. They understand the value of enhancing their digital security. I am delighted that the Cyber Security Grant will provide support with the essential first steps towards achieving international best practices in cyber security, an increasingly important factor when competing for business on a global stage." Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy Ossian Smyth TD said: "DECC's Statement of Strategy, Le Chéile 25, sets an ambitious objective to realise a vibrant and expert cyber security industry in Ireland. The collaboration of the NCSC with Enterprise Ireland to deliver this first-of-its-kind grant scheme represents a key milestone in Le Chéile 25 and in the National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024." Anne Lanigan, Divisional Manager, Technology Services, Enterprise Ireland, said: "Leveraging digital tools can significantly enhance your company's capabilities. However, it is crucial to invest in protecting sensitive information and mitigating the risk of cyber-attacks. This is especially important as recent advancements in AI have made smaller businesses more attractive targets for malicious actors. The Cyber Security Review aims to help busine...

The cream of Ireland's young cyber-defenders head to Turin, Italy next month to compete against Europe's elite hackers and cybersecurity in an annual pan-European competition run by ENISA (the EU's cybersecurity body), The European Cyber Security Challenge (www.ecsc.eu) This flagship event has been running since 2016, when Team Ireland were one of ten countries competing. The event has grown every year since then and this year will feature teams of ten from 39 European countries, plus 7 guest countries from outside Europe. European Cyber Security Challenge Team Ireland consists of ten young people, aged from just 16 up to 25, with six of the team being aged 20 or younger. Selection for the team began back in March with the national cybersecurity competition ZeroDays CTF (www.zerodays.ie). This 'Capture-the-Flag' competition has been running since 2015, and saw 140 teams of four from schools, colleges and companies all over Ireland, converge on Croke Park for the annual competition to be crowned Ireland's champions. Teams compete across a range of cybersecurity domains in fun, novel challenges, including cryptography, coding, problem solving, reverse engineering and team challenges such as VR gaming, relay Mario Kart and lockpicking. Individuals who did well in this competition, and in similar more local events, were invited to try out more challenges at www.cybersecuritychallenge.ie, and eligible participants who show promise there were invited to join a squad of around 30 candidates to receive dedicated training, before a final team of ten was chosen at the end of August. This team of ten will now head to Turin to represent Ireland at the European Cyber Security Challenge, a competition that runs across four days of setup, competition and awards. The final team features players from all corners of the country, from Dublin to Belfast to Cork and Donegal, Wexford, Offaly, Galway, it is a very diverse team with different backgrounds and varying skillsets, all of which makes for a stronger team. Team manager Mark Lane, who lectures in cybersecurity at TU Dublin, where the team also trains, said "We've been competing in this competition since 2016, and it's amazing to see it continue to grow. We're up against some European powerhouses who have massive population bases and resourcing, but we've always managed to punch above our weight. I'm really proud of the hard work the team has put in over the last few months, and I'm confident we will do well and continue to improve, as well have some fun while doing it. This year we've had great support from the National Cyber Security Centre, who have awarded us a grant to continue to build on the work with the team, and from our amazing sponsors Cytidel and ReliaQuest, and without them we wouldn't be able to do what we are doing. CTF's have really taken off in the last few years and are, in my opinion, the best way for people to learn cybersecurity skills. It's a very hands-on, and gamified, way to learn, and the competitive side can really spur people on. It's also great to see these young talents develop their skills over time, and to see a real team spirit develop. Over the last couple of years, we have worked hard to make CTFs more mainstream, and we're seeing more schools, coder dojos and colleges taking part. We'd love to see every school in the country taking part. There's a huge skills gap worldwide, including in Ireland, and these events can highlight and encourage cybersecurity as an interesting, varied, and very well-paid career or college choice." Team Bios Cillian Collins, 22, is the Ireland Team Captain. He's a recent graduate from NUIG. Cillian also recently became the first Irish player to be chosen for Team Europe, which takes part in the pan-continental International Cybersecurity Challenge in Chile at the end of October 2024. Dean Brennan, 25, is the team's vice-Captain. Dean is a researcher with Cyber Skills at MTU Cork, where he is currently in the first year of a Ph...

A report from the National Cyber Security Centre shows scammers are using increasingly elaborate means to hide attacks and steal personal and financial information. National Cyber Security Centre director Michael Jagusch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Richard Browne Director of the National Cyber Security Centre tells us about their emergency plan which is published today

The National Cyber Security Centre has published a plan on how to deal with future cyber emergencies that may occur in Ireland.Richard Browne, Director with the NCSC joined Matt to discuss it.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Today sees the publication of Ireland's National Cyber Emergency Plan (NCEP), developed following extensive engagement throughout both the public and private sectors and two sector-specific emergency exercises in 2022 and 2023, as well as lessons learned from the HSE ransomware attack in 2021. The plan outlines the process by which a National Cyber Emergency is declared, managed and co-ordinated. It ensures that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities during a cyber emergency, and that the Government's approach to serious cyber incidents is clearly explained and communicated to the public. Cyber security incidents are diverse by their nature and, as such, there are a vast range of potential scenarios where the plan may be initiated. This, in turn, has ensured that a very flexible response process has been in-built during its development. The activities described in the NCEP rely upon three co-operation modes: Permanent Mode: Relates to the normal course of business, during which situational awareness is maintained and incident preparedness activities are carried out. Warning Mode: This is activated when evidence indicates that there is a heightened risk of a 'cyber emergency' type incident emerging in a specific sector or sectors. It involves communications with stakeholders across government and in the private sector as appropriate. Full Activation Mode: This is activated if an incident occurs that meets the threshold of a national cyber emergency which requires the activation of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group chaired by the NCSC to ensure an effective, co-ordinated multi agency and cross-government response for containment, mitigation and/or recovery. Speaking on the publication of the plan, the NCSC Director Richard Browne said: "Responding to cyber security emergencies effectively at a national level is a complex undertaking due to the very wide range of potential incidents, and the diverse nature, extent and consequences associated with these. This plan establishes an architecture for coordinating the Government response in accordance with Irish and European legislation and policy." The primary audiences for the plan are officials from Government Departments/Agencies, who have a role in the response to national cyber emergencies, and potential victim organisations (providers of essential public and private services), including but not limited to senior officials, communications staff and personnel who have responsibilities relating to incident response within their organisation. The publication of the plan ensures seamless co-ordination with the national approach to emergency management, as established in the 'Strategic Emergency Management (SEM) National Structures and Framework'. This framework is designed to enhance the protection, support, and welfare of the public in times of emergency by ensuring that fit-for-purpose national structures and procedures are in place to deal with a broad spectrum of emergencies, whether of internal or external origin. As the plan has been developed in alignment with the Strategic Emergency Management National Structure and Framework, it establishes the structures for co-ordinating a 'whole of Society' approach to preparing for and responding to a cyber emergency. The plan is available on the NCSC's website: National_Cyber_Emergency_Plan.pdf (ncsc.gov.ie).

There is a “far greater” risk of significant cyberattacks in Ireland in the next two years than in previous times, the head of Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre has said. We discuss this risk further with Kevin Curran, Professor of Cyber Security at Ulster University.

There is a “far greater” risk of significant cyberattacks in Ireland in the next two years than in previous times, the head of Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre has said. We discuss this risk further with Kevin Curran, Professor of Cyber Security at Ulster University.

We talk to Joseph Stephens, Director of Resilience at the National Cyber Security Centre

The world finds itself at a number of tipping points in 2024 - with wars in Gaza and Ukraine; tensions in the far east, elections in the US and the ongoing AI revolution. University of Oxford Professor Ciaran Martin, founding CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre at GCHQ joins Cormac.

The National Cyber Security Centre has warned the NHS to update their 'vulnerable' IT systems. The Standard's health reporter, Daniel Keane, joins us for the latest.Nasa 'Mars bunker' volunteers speak publicly for the first-time, after spending 12 months on the simulated red planet.The new first-of-its-kind pill which could increase IVF success rates.Also in this episode:Microsoft employees in China could soon only be using iPhonesRumours suggest that Apple Intelligence and a better Siri could be coming to iPhones this springWhy ChatGPT is 'officially funnier than humans'Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Honan, CEO of BH Consulting and cyber security expert, on the increasing threat to politicians and political parties from cyber attacks.

Top-tier MGA CFC Underwriting has undergone some very well-publicised leadership changes in the last few months and Andy Holmes is the business's newly-appointed CEO, so I'm delighted to have him on the show as this week's guest. Andy's been part of this organisation since very early in its remarkable growth story and was previously its Chief Underwriting Officer, so he knows the business inside and out. Nothing was off the table in this discussion, so we started where we needed to, but soon got swept away in a whirlwind of M&A, new product launches and insights into the world of cyber, embedded insurance, parametric covers and, of course, Artificial Intelligence. Andy is incredibly engaging and easy to talk to and in this podcast he reveals a huge amount of accumulated insurance business wisdom and fills in many details about CFC's original and highly successful insurance philosophy. Listening back to this interview it's clear that although CFC might have had big changes at the top, it's definitely not slowing down and its body corporate and innovative culture remain as effective and worth studying as ever. NOTES: We mention Ciaran Martin, who is former CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre and chairs the Technical Committee of the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC). The CEO of the CMC is William Mayes. LINKS: We thank our naming sponsor AdvantageGo: https://www.advantagego.com/      

The cyber-attack which potentially exposed names and bank details of more than 270-thousand people is certainly embarrassing, but what might a “malign actor” do with that information?The founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran Martin, tells Sitrep the hackers haven't got any “crown jewels”, but that statements of “no evidence” that data was compromised offer little reassurance.Professor Michael Clarke explains how it might be part of a Chinese effort to “hoover up data” about UK citizens for future use, and former intelligence officer Colonel Philip Ingram tells us the red flags to watch out for if your data has been taken.Sitrep hears from Georgia amid mass protests from citizens who say it's turning towards Russia and away from its partnership with NATO.And we delve into the history of the pocket tools carried by troops, as bladeless versions of the Swiss Army Knife are introduced.(More information about the MoD data breach, including contact information for support, is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/advice-on-the-armed-forces-pay-network-compromise)

In the first episode of season 14, host Aggie Chambre tells the inside story of how POLITICO broke the Westminster honey trap story, and goes in search of who is really responsible.She hears from most of the key characters involved in the scandal that rocked SW1. Two victims tell Aggie about their messages and one of them explains what happened when he organized a meeting with the catfisher. POLITICO's own Dan Bloom reveals for the first time that he received a message from the mysterious catfisher and talks through his part in breaking the story. The BBC's Henry Zeffman describes what it was like to be targeted and why he initially smelled a rat. The Times' Aubrey Allegretti gives behind the scenes details of his initial phone call with William Wragg, when the MP admitted some involvement in the scandal. And Ciaran Martin, former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, explains how the scandal shed "a lot of light on the vulnerabilities of our political system." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is seeking views from interested parties on what measures should be taken to boost Ireland's cyber security sector as part of a Cyber Security Industrial Strategy. The National Cyber Security Strategy 2019-2024 Mid-Term Review set out a number of new measures to continue the development of relevant cyber skills to fill skills gaps and support the potential growth of the cybersecurity industry in Ireland. A priority action arising from the mid-term review is the development of a whole-of-Government cyber security industrial strategy to support Ireland's cybersecurity industry to achieve its potential. The NCSC established an advisory group comprising of key Government departments and agencies to oversee this project. A key element of this project involves consultation not only with industry but also the general public. The consultation process, which runs until 26 April 2024, is your opportunity to share your views and experiences on cyber-security. It will greatly assist this project in identifying areas that should be included for consideration in the new strategy. The consultation document highlights three key themes: Skills, Research and Innovation and the Indigenous Industry, also taking into consideration recent developments at national and EU level in relation to cyber-security legislation and policy. Make your voice heard by joining the public consultation at gov - Consultation on the Draft Cyber Industrial Strategy (www.gov.ie). More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The National Cyber Security Centre is developing a new strategy to improve the sector and it is seeking views from interested parties on what measures are needed. Ossian Smyth, is minister of state for communications, eGovernment, procurement and circular economy.

Is China really launching cyberattacks on British politicians and institutions? If so, then how serious is the threat – and what can the government do about it? Ciaran Martin, the first chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, joins the podcast team to discuss. Two more ministers have quit the government – and announced that they will step down from Parliament. So how dangerous is this exodus for Rishi Sunak, and how has the PM reshuffled his pack? PLUS: Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner launched Labour's local government campaign with a new plan for devolving power across England. So how will it work – and will it succeed? Hannah White presents, with Cath Haddon, Tom Pope, and Sachin Savur. Produced by Candice McKenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fraud is the UK's most common crime. But despite 3.5 million incidents reported in 2022/23, 40% of all reported crimes, only one in a thousand results in a charge or summons. So why is there such a huge gap between preventing, detecting and prosecuting this crime – and what can be done to fix the problem? A wide range of organisations have responsibility for tackling fraud, including the Home Office, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. However, there are problems with coordination, capacity and capability. So what can government and others do to help prevent fraud? How can coordination among the various agencies responsible for tackling fraud be improved? And what steps could be taken to help increase detection and prosecution rates? We were joined by an expert panel, including: • Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK • Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre • Nick Stapleton, Co-Presenter of BBC Scam Interceptors • Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fraud is the UK's most common crime. But despite 3.5 million incidents reported in 2022/23, 40% of all reported crimes, only one in a thousand results in a charge or summons. So why is there such a huge gap between preventing, detecting and prosecuting this crime – and what can be done to fix the problem? A wide range of organisations have responsibility for tackling fraud, including the Home Office, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. However, there are problems with coordination, capacity and capability. So what can government and others do to help prevent fraud? How can coordination among the various agencies responsible for tackling fraud be improved? And what steps could be taken to help increase detection and prosecution rates? We were joined by an expert panel, including: Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre Nick Stapleton, Co-Presenter of BBC Scam Interceptors Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Revolut for kindly supporting this event.

LockBits reawakening. China's ramp up to safety for vital sectors. Data leak leaves China feeling exposed. Malware hidden by North Korea in fake developer job listings. UK Watchdog rebukes firm for biometric scanning of staff at leisure centers. SVR found adapting for the cloud environment. DOE proposes cybersecurity guidelines for the electric sector. Wideness of breach in the financial industry revealed. Moving on to better things. Things are looking up in the cybersecurity startup ecosystem. UK's National Cyber Security Centre announced they are launching a Cyber Governance Training Pack for boards. N2K's President Simone Petrella talks with Elastic's CISO Mandy Andress about the CISO role and the intersection of cybersecurity, law, and organizational strategy. And, there's a facial recognition battle going on at Waterloo, the University of Waterloo that is.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Simone Petrella, N2K's President, talks with Mandy Andress, Elastic's CISO, about the CISO role and the intersection of cybersecurity, law, and organizational strategy. Selected Reading LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site (SecurityWeek) LockBit ransomware gang attempts to relaunch its services following takedown (The Record)  China to increase protections against hacking for key industries (Reuters) The I-Soon data leak unveils China's cyber espionage tactics, techniques, procedures, and capabilities. (N2K CyberWire) Fake Developer Jobs Laced With Malware (Phylum Blog) Data watchdog tells off outsourcing giant for scanning staff biometrics despite 'power imbalance' (The Register)  SVR cyber actors adapt tactics for initial cloud access (National Cyber Security Centre) New DOE-Funded Initiative Outlines Proposed Cybersecurity Baselines for Electric Distribution Systems (Energy.gov)  LoanDepot says about 17 million customers had personal data and Social Security numbers stolen during cyberattack (TechCrunch)  Actual filing to Office of Maine Attorney General: Data Breach Notifications - Consumer Protection (Maine.gov)  U-Haul data breach affects 67,000 customers in US and Canada (AZ Central) Actual filing to Office of Maine AG: Data Breach Notifications - Consumer Protection (Maine.gov)   Funding Down, Optimism Up: The Bright Spots For Cybersecurity Startups In 2024 (Forbes) NCSC to Offer Cyber Governance Guidance to Boards (InfoSecurity Magazine)  'Facial recognition' error message on vending machine sparks concern at University of Waterloo (CTV News)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bronwen Maddox is joined this week by Ciaran Martin, the former Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre; Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo, Vice Chair of the African Union's Cyber Security Experts Group; Amy Hogan-Burney, General Manager of Cyber Security Policy at Microsoft and Joyce Hakmeh, the Deputy Director of our International Security Programme. Read our latest: Yes, China pressured Iran on Red Sea attacks – but only to protect its own ships A long war works against Ukraine – and the West's own security Pakistan must ensure free and fair elections to avert a meltdown Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Alex Moyler. Follow Chatham House on Bluesky

New Zealand's joined its five eyes partners calling out Russia for malicious, sustained and politically targeted cybers attacks on the UK. The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre claims groups with strong links to Russia's Federal Security Services have targeted high profile individuals and entities; attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes. It includes phishing parliamentarians over the past 8 years, hacking and leaking sensitive trade and other documents, as well as targetting Universities, journalists, NGO's and government departments. Aotearoa, the United States, Canda and Australia all threw their weight behind the UK govenrment, condemming the actions of Russia. Minister for the GCSB, Judith Collins speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6342563133112

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talk about the following topics:   Workplace Violence. CISA: Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic. The Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic is a new CISA product designed for critical infrastructure leaders, human resources personnel, managers, and workers of any level. Passwords. The worst passwords of 2023 are also the most common, "123456" comes in first. NordPass has published their 2023 edition of the top 200 most common passwords and unsurprisingly very few of the entries are secure. The top 10 can all be cracked in under a second using simple brute-force tools.   Dave Round-UP CDC - Flu season. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/us-flu-activity-continues-rise-steadily Taylor Swift. https://abcnews.go.com/International/Culture/taylor-swift-fan-dies-eras-tour-concert-rio/story?id=105006498 Security guard incident in Canada which was captured on Social Media.   FBI IC3 PSA: 2023 Holiday Shopping Scams 2023 Holiday Scam Predictions—Here's What You Should Know FBI Warns of Scammers Targeting Senior Citizens in Grandparent Scams and Demanding Funds by Wire, Mail, or Couriers Pro Bono Investigations for Elderly Scam Victims   Threats to Homeland The Committee on Homeland Security: Worldwide Threats to the Homeland Witness testimony can be found here Director Wray's Opening Statement to the House Committee on Homeland Security.  U.S. political violence driven by new breed of ‘grab-bag' extremists   Ransomware CSA - Scattered Spider #StopRansomware: Rhysida Ransomware CISA Releases Update to Royal Ransomware Advisory AlphV files an SEC complaint against MeridianLink for not disclosing a breach to the SEC (2)   Quick Hits Faith-Based and Israel-Gaza Related Updates: FB-ISAO Newsletter, v5, Issue 11. Official Tribal-ISAC Announcement: Tribal-ISAC Announces Membership as an Approved Expense of the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program CISA turns 5 and looks to the future Critical infrastructure policy rewrite expected to ‘emphasize' CISA, NSC official says Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China China is using the world's largest known online disinformation operation to harass Americans, a CNN review finds NCSC Annual Review 2023 - Looking back at the National Cyber Security Centre's seventh year and its key developments and highlights, between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 CISA: Secure Tomorrow Series Toolkit ACSC and CISA Release Business Continuity in a Box HHS Factsheet: National Climate Assessment 5 Unveiled FCC Adopts Rules to Protect Consumers' Cell Phone Accounts

A prolific cyber crime gang has stolen personal data belonging to more than 100,000 employees. It's a mass hack which has impacted organisations globally. In the hands of criminals, your personal data can be used to make cloned credit cards, buy phone plans, falsely claim government benefits and even take out a mortgage, for which you can become liable. In this podcast, we discuss how you can try and prevent this from happening and what you can do if you are a victim. The experts on the panel are Sarah Lyons, from the National Cyber Security Centre and Matt Cooke, Cyber Security Strategist at Proofpoint - which helps protect businesses and employees online. Presenter: Adam Shaw Producer: Amber Mehmood and Clare Worden Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 14th June, 2023)

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.The initial attack vector of 3CX's network was via malicious software downloaded from Trading Technologies websiteQuaDream has allegedly fired all of its staff and is shutting down its operations in the coming daysState-sponsored campaigns targeting global infrastructure: looks like obvious targeting to support future destructive attacksA new information-stealing malware called Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS)Attackers have been observed attempting to disable EDR clients with a new defensive evasion tool we've dubbed AuKillA new report put out by the National Cyber Security Centre is meant to help defenders understand selected malware threats in more technical depth, and provide indicators and TTPs to support threat hunting or modeling: View the ReportThe Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

Richard Browne, Director of the National Cyber Security Centre discusses the latest developments

In this episode we define what social engineering is and how it is used to manipulate scam victims into giving money away to criminals. We talk about what happens in our brain and different concepts such as mirroring, leveraging cognitive biases and the human nature of kindness and helpfulness. We review stories shared by guests from previous episodes such as Erin West, Matt Friedman, Chris Salgado and Seth Ruden, and analyze the specific manipulation that happened in each of those scam stories.Support groups: Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams: https://romancescamsnow.com/ Scam Survivors: https://scamsurvivors.com/ Victim Support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Fraud Aid: https://www.fraudaid.com/ Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://www.cybercivilrights.org/ The National Cyber Security Centre: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/ Consumer Fraud Reporting: https://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/ The Cyber Helpline: https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/ The Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/ AARP Fraud Watch Network is https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fraud-watch-network/.In addition to these resources, the AARP Fraud Watch Network also offers a helpline (1-877-908-3360) staffed by trained volunteers who can provide support and guidance to individuals who have been targeted by scams. This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space. Organizations which fight scams www.theknoble.com - connecting fraud fighters to combat all fiorms of human crime www.gasa.org - connecting several groups such as regulatory, law enforcement, vendors and others to drive change www.romancescamsnow.com - support victims of romance scams

Richard Browne from the National Cyber Security Centre on data from a cyber attack on MTU being made available on the dark web.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, for the first time ever, two mature cyber-powers began to fight over computer networks in wartime. But while Russia's cyber-war may have been intense, its impact has been modest. Has the country's cyber prowess been overrated? The Economist's Benjamin Sutherland describes the cybercriminals joining the war effort in Ukraine. Paul Chichester, operations director at the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, analyses why Russia hasn't had more success in the cyber domain. And Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, finds lessons from Ukraine on cyber warfare more broadly. Alok Jha hosts. We are always trying to improve our podcasts. To help, please complete this short questionnaire: economist.com/babbagesurveyFor full access to The Economist's print, digital and audio editions, subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Russia invaded Ukraine, for the first time ever, two mature cyber-powers began to fight over computer networks in wartime. But while Russia's cyber-war may have been intense, its impact has been modest. Has the country's cyber prowess been overrated? The Economist's Benjamin Sutherland describes the cybercriminals joining the war effort in Ukraine. Paul Chichester, operations director at the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, analyses why Russia hasn't had more success in the cyber domain. And Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, finds lessons from Ukraine on cyber warfare more broadly. Alok Jha hosts. We are always trying to improve our podcasts. To help, please complete this short questionnaire: economist.com/babbagesurveyFor full access to The Economist's print, digital and audio editions, subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take the ABC News Daily survey: https://forms.office.com/r/pYCCV9rbra It has been a worrying time for millions of Australians who have been caught up in hacking scandals. Medibank customers now have extra cause for concern with the criminals starting to release their sensitive information on the web. Today, a cyber security expert on why the gangs will never be caught and how Australia became their target. Featured:  Ciaran Martin, founding CEO of the UK government's National Cyber Security Centre

Take the ABC News Daily survey: https://forms.office.com/r/pYCCV9rbra It has been a worrying time for millions of Australians who have been caught up in hacking scandals. Medibank customers now have extra cause for concern with the criminals starting to release their sensitive information on the web. Today, a cyber security expert on why the gangs will never be caught and how Australia became their target. Featured:  Ciaran Martin, founding CEO of the UK government's National Cyber Security Centre

Andy and Dave discuss the latest in AI news and research, starting with a publication from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, providing a set of security principles for developers implementing machine learning models. Gartner publishes the 2022 update to its “AI Hype Cycle,” which qualitatively plots the position of various AI efforts along the “hype cycle.” PromptBase opens its doors, promising to provide users with better “prompts” for text-to-image generators (such as DALL-E) to generate “optimal images.” Researchers explore the properties of vanadium dioxide (VO2), which demonstrates volatile memory-like behavior under certain conditions. MetaAI announces a nascent ability to decode speech from a person's brain activity, without surgery (using EEG and MEG). Unitree Robotics, a Chinese tech company, is producing its Aliengo robotic dog, which can carry up to 11 pounds and perform other actions. Researchers at the University of Geneva demonstrate that transformers can build world models with fewer samples, for example, able to generate “pixel perfect” predictions of Pong after 120 games of training. DeepMind AI demonstrates the ability to teach a team of agents to play soccer by controlling at the level of joint torques and combine it with longer-term goal-directed behavior, where the agents demonstrate jostling for the ball and other behaviors. Researchers at Urbana-Champaign and MIT demonstrate a Composable Diffusion model to tweak and improve the output of text-to-image transformers. Google Research publishes results on AudioLM, which generates “natural and coherent continuations” given short prompts. And Michael Cohen, Marcus Hutter, and Michael Osborne published a paper in AI Magazine, arguing that dire predictions about the threat of advanced AI may not have gone far enough in their warnings, offering a series of assumptions on which their arguments depend. https://www.cna.org/our-media/podcasts/ai-with-ai