The UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme provides organisations with technical security controls to protect against common cyber threats. It’s particularly crucial for the NHS and healthcare organisations, and is now commonly mandated in government contracts and NHS tenders. Cyber Essentials Plus certification offers added benefits including increased patient trust, lower insurance premiums, and a more appealing market presence. The certification covers five technical control areas, including firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management.

'Cyber incident' impacting DuPage County Sheriff's Office, DuPage County Courthouse: officials – ABC7 Chicago
A cyber incident has affected the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and the DuPage County Courthouse, according to officials. The incident is currently under investigation, impacting