We have extended the deadline to submit abstracts for a book of papers on offensive cyber operations. We’re particularly keen for more submissions from the private sector so if you’re sitting on research and want to write a paper rather than give a conference presentation format then submit it here!

It's gonna be interesting to see how this one plays out. There's louder calls coming in to the UK gov to bail out JLR's supplies, as they've started laying off staff after JLR's ransomware/extortion incident.

But JLR made £2.5bn in profit last year.

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🚨We're excited to launch a new initiative to build a UK community focused on offensive cyber operations. The goal is to generate new ideas and develop the next generation of experts in this field. Learn more, including how to get involved, below.

Good piece by @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social of @rusi.bsky.social on the UK’s cyber security challenges

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It’s not just the public sector, it’s also privately operated CNI.

"I can’t see most cybercriminals taking a limited UK payment ban into account for their operating models. It would probably take a full payment ban to make the criminals sit up and take notice" notes RUSI's @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social to @thetimes.com.
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The British government’s proposals to overhaul its ransomware strategy reached a minor milestone on Tuesday as the Home Office published its formal response to a consultation on amending the law, but questions remain regarding how effective the measures will be...

I’m finding this to be very true in public policy in the UK. Cyber security isn’t the shiny new toy anymore.

In their latest for Binding Hook, the @nca-uk.bsky.social’s William Lyne and @rusi.bsky.social’s @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social discuss the problems with media and cyber industry descriptions of #ransomware groups’ #biggamehunting: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

The event will be followed by a drinks reception — we’re bringing Monday drinking back!

On 7 July, 1700-1830 I’ll be moderating a discussion about @joetidy.bsky.social’s new book “Ctrl+Alt+Chaos” at RUSI. We’ll be discussing why teenage hackers have become so dangerous what we can do about the problem. Joe will also be selling and signing books: my.rusi.org/events/how-t...

Where is this from?

The SDR outlines sensible steps to improve defence in the cyber domain. But it leaves details to be developed, particularly about how the UK should operate in cyberspace, writes @joedevanny.bsky.social.

I would argue that this chaos is what made the charts so much fun: trash cheek by jowl with treasure. Contrast the slow-moving homogeneity of the current Top 40. It's not that it was always good — it's that it was always interesting.

Very good

An observation by James Timpson on the fundamental difference between private business and public services. Timpson is the model of businessperson in Government we should be focused on, not Musk.

Whats in the news atm currently focused on SF and the triples. However, 4 years later, my interpreter and his family are still stuck in hiding in Afghanistan. Home Office do not care about his plight - I've seen the emails - and HMG couldn't care less.

And yet the conclusion of many involved seems to be ‘regulation isn’t the answer’

This reminds me of my favourite Chatham House rule story 🧵

Way back in the pre-crash boom period, Gordon Brown as Chancellor hosted one of his big global investment conferences at the QEII in London.

Muggins here, a junior Treasury official, had a cheap seat as one of the organisers…1/

Gareth Mott of @rusi.bsky.social highlights just how impactful the Legal Aid Agency breach could be, especially for victims of domestic violence. These crimes have a real world impact on some of the most vulnerable, and that's far too easy to forget.

Full story here: therecord.media/uk-legal-aid...

The news that M&S is likely to use all of its £100 million of cyber insurance coverage underscores the challenges ransomware poses to both organisations and the insurance industry. Revisit our study that contributes to this discussion by examining the role of insurance in combating ransomware.

We are excited to launch a new program in the Netherlands. The goal is to give students hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with courses like malware reverse engineering, digital forensics, and ransomware economics.

No wonder it all feels abstract to the general public and politicians