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UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Physical Security

UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems
Risk & Compliance

FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems

FloQast has achieved ISO 42001 certification, joining a select group of firms committed to ethical AI governance and robust management systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Data Protection

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Policy stories

Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing
Data Privacy

Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing

Australia's marketing and IT peak bodies launch a real-time AI workforce mapping initiative to guide skills and strategy amid AI-driven transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
Unified Communications

How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks
Risk & Compliance

EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study
Firewalls

60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study

Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
Firewalls

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
FireMon recruits four Skybox sales leaders for expansion
Firewalls

FireMon recruits four Skybox sales leaders for expansion

FireMon has strengthened its global team by recruiting four former Skybox Security sales leaders to boost its network security policy management worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness
Financial Systems

Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
EU urged to boost semiconductor & GPU stocks by 2025
Semiconductors

EU urged to boost semiconductor & GPU stocks by 2025

As US export limits on GPUs ignite concern, EU leaders are urged to bolster their semiconductor industry for AI growth by 2025, believes LIAN Group co-founder.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity
Firewalls

FireMon study reveals trend towards AI in cybersecurity

A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy
EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues
Law

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024