August Tech Roundup: Latest News, Cyber Threat Alerts, and Smart Defense Hacks for Councils

Dive into this month’s technology partner highlights and Trustco company news to stay ahead of recent tech developments, the latest industry news, and expert-run events.

Explore these updates to stay informed and enhance your organisation’s resilience!

1. Tech Turbulence in the News: HPE’s Bold Acquisition, Major Layoffs at Dell and Intel, and Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Challenge
2. Latest Industry Events: Crucial Cybersecurity Insights for Local Councils and Government
3. Cybersecurity Threats and Detection for Councils and Governments: Protecting the Integrity of Shared Services
4. Amplifying Cyber Resilience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
5. Trustco PLC Passes ISO 9001 Assessment with Flying Colours

Latest Technology Industry News

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced its acquisition of Morpheus Data to enhance its GreenLake platform, aiming to simplify hybrid IT operations and provide advanced multicloud automation and FinOps capabilities.

Both Dell and Intel have announced significant layoffs, with Dell cutting around 12,500 jobs and Intel planning to lay off over 15,000 employees as part of their restructuring efforts.

Microsoft confirmed that a recent global outage affecting services like Outlook and Azure was triggered by a cyberattack, highlighting vulnerabilities in their defense mechanisms.

Latest Industry Events: Crucial Cybersecurity Insights for Local Councils and Government

As a Crown Commercial Services Supplier, Trustco PLC has been a trusted technology partner to local government and the public sector for over 25 years. With our extensive expertise and deep sector connections, we are well-versed in the escalating cybersecurity challenges faced by local government organisations, where shrinking budgets, a shortage of specialist professionals, and the growing sophistication of ransomware gangs present significant threats.

If you're involved in local government, don’t miss this essential Teams webinar on Wednesday, September 25th at 11 AM. Trustco PLC and Arctic Wolf will guide you through actionable steps to strengthen your organisation's defence against the latest cyber threats. Secure your spot on Teams and gain valuable insights to protect your community effectively. Register here

Cybersecurity Threats and Detection for Councils and Governments: Protecting the Integrity of Shared Services

The Growing Cyber Threat to Local Councils

Recent data highlights the escalating cyber threats facing local councils:

• Cyberattacks on Sefton Council surged by 50% between March 2022 and 2023.
• Colchester City Council had over 7,000 user data records compromised in a 2022 breach of its third-party contractor, Capita.
• A 2022 ransomware attack on Leicester City Council led to the theft of 1.3 terabytes of data and disrupted critical services, including child protection and homelessness support.

Local councils face cybersecurity challenges due to limited resources, staff shortages, and increasingly complex threats. Many councils also lack specialised expertise, making effective attack management and response difficult. Learn how to tackle these challenges cost-effectively in our latest blog.

Amplifying Cyber Resilience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Traditional security models assume that everything within the network perimeter can be trusted. Consequently, this makes organisations vulnerable to attacks that originate from within the network.

Amplifying Cyber Resilience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is essentially about being prepared for the inevitable security incidents, thereby minimising their impact on businesses. Learn more here.

Trustco PLC Passes ISO 9001 Assessment with Flying Colours

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised standard for quality management systems that helps organisations ensure consistent quality in their products and services. For our clients, it demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and continuously improving our processes to meet their evolving needs.

Stay secure and informed as we navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape together—see you next month!

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