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NHS Norfolk reports 99% decrease in data incidents due to cybersecurity partnership
Partner Programmes

NHS Norfolk reports 99% decrease in data incidents due to cybersecurity partnership

NHS Norfolk experienced a 99% reduction in data incidents after joining forces with cybersecurity firm Absolute Software.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Imprivata Identity Governance integrates with NHSmail
IT Automation

Imprivata Identity Governance integrates with NHSmail

It will reduce manual burdens and streamline identity and access management processes, expanding Imprivata's continued partnership with NHS organisations.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone
Unified Communications

Kingsfield Tech team granted Microsoft Gold Accreditation after £1m sales milestone

Kingsfield's expanding tech team has achieved Gold Accreditation from Microsoft after reaching over £1 million in sales in just five months.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

Global Stories

National Health Service (NHS) stories

Freshworks appoints Sandie Overtveld as Senior VP for APJ & MEA
Digital Transformation

Freshworks appoints Sandie Overtveld as Senior VP for APJ & MEA

Freshworks appoints Sandie Overtveld as SVP for Asia-Pacific, Japan, Middle East, and Africa markets to oversee growth efforts in these regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023
UKCloud Health to provide services for NHS London Procurement Partnership
Hyperscale

UKCloud Health to provide services for NHS London Procurement Partnership

UKCloud Health secures spot on NHS LPP framework to offer cybersecurity, consultancy, and hosting services, aiding healthcare firms in cloud adoption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Breaking: NHS accidentally leaks data of 150,000 patients
Health Technologies

Breaking: NHS accidentally leaks data of 150,000 patients

Objections to data sharing recorded in GP practices running clinical software TPP's system between March 2015 and June 2018 were not sent to NHS.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
UK IT company wins NHS hospital data centre maintenance contract
DataCentre infrastructure

UK IT company wins NHS hospital data centre maintenance contract

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust has awarded a data centre maintenance contract to Secure I.T. Environments over the next three years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
NHS signs £150m cybersecurity deal with Microsoft – but is it enough?
Malware

NHS signs £150m cybersecurity deal with Microsoft – but is it enough?

Following the fiasco caused by the WannaCry ransomware attack nearly a year ago, NHS has bolstered its defences with a big investment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching
Malware

Damning report finds despite WannaCry attack, NHS still not patching

A government report has emerged that reveals despite the 'major' ransomware attack a year ago, the UK's NHS STILL has not learned its lesson.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp
Cybersecurity

NHS staff breaking data security policies every day with WhatsApp

The 'unsustainable' issue of NHS staff using consumer instant messaging services is actually much bigger than has been previously reported.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

National Health Service (NHS) stories

Most workers still work when sick
Australian National University

Most workers still work when sick

Healthcare settings face a transmission risk as a survey finds more than half of doctors and nurses still work with flu-like symptoms.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Are your health records safe from attackers?
Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Winter’s the perfect season to maintain exercise levels
Mental Health

Winter’s the perfect season to maintain exercise levels

Gym membership numbers often rise in winter, and Exercise NZ says keeping active can cut illness, lift mood and support recovery.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Knowing the unknowable – how to prevent disaster
Risk & Compliance

Knowing the unknowable – how to prevent disaster

Better risk tools and a more mature culture could help firms spot warning signs earlier and avoid costly disasters before they strike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017