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Bridging the Divide: The Convergence of IT and OT in Cyber Security
Guest blog by Matthew Mackay, Security Practice Lead at Logiq. Written for and first published on techUK. Over the last decade, we have witnessed the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), a shift often linked to Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This integration offers significant benefits, such as enhanced connectivity between…
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What is Secure Application Hosting?
As organisations increasingly rely on complex applications to drive their operations, the need for secure and reliable hosting solutions has become paramount. This is especially true for industries handling sensitive data, such as government, defence, and civil nuclear sectors. Secure application hosting emerges as a crucial service, ensuring that critical applications run smoothly while maintaining…
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DISX – Built for Security, Optimised for Productivity
DISX is a leading, accredited secure managed service specifically designed for public sector organisations and associated supply chain contractors that handle OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE data. Built on the robust infrastructure of Microsoft 365 (M365) applications, DISX seamlessly integrates top-tier security with industry-leading productivity tools and offers end-to-end encryption for data both at rest and in transit, ensuring…
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Understanding Secure Managed Services
Driven in part by emerging technologies and automation, cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and frequent, meaning organisations must prioritise security across all aspects of their operations. For regulated organisations such as government, defence, civil nuclear and finance—organisations in either public or private sectors—handling sensitive information requires not just secure practices but also reliable, efficient systems.…
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The Future of Cyber Security – Continual Risk Management
Article by Rob Guegan, Principal Consultant and Logiq co-founder. Written for and first published in Network Security (March 2024, Issue 3) Increased digitisation and connectivity have led to a surge in the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, and it has become a major concern for all organisations. This includes complex global businesses, supply chain…
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Delivering Government Information Assurance
To function efficiently and provide essential services to the population, governments rely heavily on technology, but as key public sector departments increasingly depend on digital systems to store, transmit, and process sensitive information, the importance of Information Assurance (IA) in government becomes ever greater. Here we examine the critical role information assurance plays in safeguarding…
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DEFCON 658 – Securing the Defence Supply Chain
Much more than a buzzword, cyber security is a huge concern for all corners of business and organisations, from SMEs to governments and beyond. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is no exception. Recognising the importance of protecting sensitive information, particularly while communicating with partner companies outside of the military institution’s own boundaries – the vendors…
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The AI Cyber Security Challenge
In all forms, function and application, technology has always been an ever-evolving landscape, but recent, more rapid advancements can only be described as groundbreaking. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) have the potential to reshape industries and revolutionise our daily lives. However, the implications for cyber security cannot be overstated as these technologies present new…
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Supply chain security: Risky foundations!
Guest blog by Chris Giles, Principal Security Architect at Logiq. Written for and first published as part of techUK’s National Security Week 2024 Why is Supply Chain Security Important? Why is ‘Supply Chain Security’ important and is it really that difficult to deal with? When you break it down, it’s just about who supplies you with what,…
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Cyber Security in Highly Regulated Sectors
In the modern, digital age, where information and data are more critical to organisations than ever, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. Cyber threats have become a daily concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike with the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 sat at $4.45 million. To safeguard sensitive…
