Policy stories

Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.

Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.

Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

More and Tangerine adapting to Telecommunications Financial Hardship Industry Standard 2024, affirming commitment to affordability and accessibility of services amid financial challenges.

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.

Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.

OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.

OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference. .

2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.

Ignition Technology and Illumio are joining forces to enhance the UK and Ireland's cybersecurity infrastructure with Zero Trust Segmentation.

Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.

Fluree has unleashed the public preview of its new JSON-Linked-Data Database, which promises composable, decentralised data management.

A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.

Despite lack of permissions, 63% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces have high artificial intelligence usage, reveals ISACA study.

Commvault has appointed cybersecurity expert Melissa Hathaway to chair its Cyber Resilience Council, advising on security trends and threats.

Australia's aged care sector employs real-time location systems and location-based services to meet care minute regulations.

UiPath's automation solutions help Polish banks manage challenges from an 8-month national mortgage deferral policy.

BizCover is disrupting the global insurance sector and has become a leader in commercial insurance technology distribution.

Australia's Fintech industry body and global non-profit FDATA are urging policy-makers to establish a roadmap for CDR implementation.