Dumfries and Galloway Council has issued assurances about its cyber security following a hack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway last month that potentially disrupted services and endangered a “significant quantity” of data. The council’s audit, risk and scrutiny committee is due to review a report on cyber security. The council says it meets UK government standards and that it is implementing measures to boost protection and response.
CISA announces secure by design pledges from leading tech providers
The CISA announced that 68 software manufacturers have agreed to their Secure by Design pledge, indicating a commitment to prioritizing security measures in their products.