As part of Labour’s Plan for Change the UK government has added technology to its global science and innovation network. To what extent can the network boost the UK’s reach in international tech? Ian Wiggins explores this question below.

We're hosting a panel event at RUSI at 0900 on 3 April to discuss the UK government's ongoing consultation on ransomware legislation. I'll be joined by: @alexmartin.bsky.social @kathrynwestmore.bsky.social Verona Hulse-Johnstone (NCC Group) Edward Lewis, CyXcel my.rusi.org/events/asses...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, according to three people familiar with the matter. Huge scoop from @martinmatishak.bsky.social

If anyone felt inspired by the below, DSIT have listed a 'digital and data pay and reward lead' position - be the solution! civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

And this from @jjarnecki.bsky.social and @tashbuckley.bsky.social on the importance of competitive pay if we want to achieve ambitious reform

Following our @ukdayone.bsky.social piece last week, @tashbuckley.bsky.social and I have provided highlights for CSW We've addressed some of the comments we've received so far (e.g., existing skills & culture) and welcome more! @rusi.bsky.social www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

👩‍💻 With big digital ambitions, a National Data Library and more, how can the UK Labour Gov invest in the right talent to transform from within? @jjarnecki.bsky.social and I talk about this in this new @ukdayone.bsky.social brief. tinyurl.com/55bznkex #TechTalent #Innovation #TechPolicy

'The civil service struggles to recruit and retain technology personnel including in cyber security, data science, and IT operations. Civil service salaries lag behind the private sector' write @jjarnecki.bsky.social and @tashbuckley.bsky.social. Learn more about solutions for this challenge below.

Yesterday, DSIT announced plans to review pay for digital professionals across the public sector. With an objective to make it 'sustainable and more competitive with the private sector' Here's what they should do (1/7) THREAD www.gov.uk/government/n...

With attacks on everything from hospitals to strategic ports, #ransomware is a growing national security threat, not just a financial issue. Despite this, the subject is neglected by cyber conflict research. Read more from Sara Seppanen and @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...

Once reserved for nation-state actors, advanced and persistent cyber tactics are now common among cybercriminals, making them equally devastating in today’s threat landscape. Read the latest RUSI Commentary from @selenalarson.bsky.social.