Glasgow-based technology company Systal will help the NHS National Services Scotland increase the capacity and capability of its security operations centre in Dundee. The partnership, following a competitive tender process, aims to bolster the recently launched Cyber Centre of Excellence and provide 24/7 protection for patient data, infrastructure, and NHS assets. Systal’s resources, including cyber expertise from its own facilities and the £18m Abertay University CyberQuarter research centre, will be used to develop cybersecurity solutions.
British hospital group declares ‘major incident’ following cyberattack
A “major incident” has been declared by the NHS Trust responsible for a group of hospitals in northwest England due to a cyberattack. The online