National Audit Office: Public services face ‘severe’ cyber risks

Public services are grappling with a “severe” and accelerating cyber threat, as outlined in a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog warns that unless urgent action is taken, both government operations and…

EU sanctions three Russian officers for cyberattacks  

The EU has imposed additional sanctions on three Russian nationals over their involvement in cyberattacks. The accused individuals, identified as officers attached to Unit 29155 of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), …

CityFibre begins rollout in all nine ‘Project Gigabit’ areas 

CityFibre has commenced full-fibre network rollouts in all nine of the ‘Project Gigabit’ areas awarded to the company. The UK Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit is set to connect over 1.3 million homes and businesses in underserved areas over the …

Jen Easterly, CISA: Critical infrastructure threats are increasing

Jen Easterly, Director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), raises fresh concerns about increasing cyber threats to critical infrastructure. Easterly, an intelligence officer and former military official who was appointed …

Spectrum auction urged to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling for a quick spectrum auction to finance the removal and replacement of Chinese telecoms equipment. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight following the Salt Typhoon revelations that foun…

Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises.  Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …

IRIS² satellites: EU safeguards Europe’s technological sovereignty

With IRIS², Europe has tabled its stake in the future of satellites. Through this new infrastructure, the EU aims to bridge connectivity gaps, provide secure communications to governmental users, and safeguard Europe’s technological sovereignty. A newl…