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The Log4j security iceberg has far from melted away

A few months after reports about a flaw in open-source Java logging library, Davey Winder looks into whether NHS organisations
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Organisations warned about Log4j flaw which could impact services

Organisations are being warned about a flaw in the open-source Java logging library, Log4j, which could affect a number of
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South East ambulance trust’s IT services back online after ‘significant issue’

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed its IT systems are "functioning fully" after suffering from a
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Could cyber security be the next big healthcare emergency?

With threats on the rise, Sectra’s Chris Scarisbrick considers the cyber security landscape including how far cloud adoption can help
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New information added to NHS Digital’s cyber security campaign

The Keep IT Confidential cyber security awareness campaign from NHS Digital has been updated with new advice and best practice
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Is the NHS investment in data security paying dividends?

In a column for Digital Health, Davey Winder, explores whether data security in healthcare is doing its job correctly.
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Birmingham NHS Trust bolsters cyber security to protect patient data

Birmingham’s Community Healthcare NHS Trust has invested in a full suite of cyber security services from CyberGuard to keep patient
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GCHQ powers to access NHS IT systems is extended

The powers allow GCHQ to request information held by or on behalf of the NHS for the purpose of “supporting
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The privacy problem with health-related apps is linked to insecure coding

In his next cyber security column for Digital Health, Davey Winder, explores the privacy issues surrounding health-related apps.
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Transgender charity Mermaids fined £25k for data protection breach

The transgender charity has been fined £25,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing to keep the personal data
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