005. Securing the Public Sector

The risk of a cybersecurity attack on the UK’s critical infrastructure, like the one that hit Ukraine’s energy grid in 2015 and 2016, is growing. With the threat landscape constantly evolving it’s vital for public sector organisations to adopt a robust approach to defending key targets from cyber-attacks. In this episode Paul speaks with Stephen Jewell, Director of UKFast Public Sector, which has worked with Government departments and private industry partners, for more than 18 years. Some of the topics of discussion include: 3’00 Why it’s important to understand the potential damage of a security breach. 7’30 How to make individuals more security aware in the interests of national security. 10’35 The history of Secure Information Assurance (S-IA) and its acquisition by UKFast. 14’55 Pioneering the use of the internet with the Ministry of Defence. 17’04 Developing technology to secure public networks, including the MoD. 29’36 What, or who, are the threats? 30’51 The Norse Threat Map http://www.norse-corp.com/map/ Download on iTunes: apple.co/2Ji61Ek Listening time: 33 minutes For more information, follow us on twitter @Secarma or @SecarmaLabs or email us at [email protected] Hosted by: Paul Mason, Ethical Hacker & Head of Education at Secarma Guest: Stephen Jewell, Director of UKFast Public Sector