To law enforcement around the world, who have access to Graykey, a phone unlocking and forensics tool, possibly not. Bruce Schneier has a piece – with links to further articles – looking at just what law enforcement can and cannot read using this software. What Graykey Can and Can’t Unlock …
Online Safety Bill is now law but the UK Government seems unsure how to use it!
I wrote a lot about the UK Government’s Online Safety bill, especially the parts relating to encryption – basically I am against introducing any weakness into encryption. I know the argument for it states that the police will catch criminals easier – terrorists and offenders against children are always mentioned …
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Encryption is important
I am an advocate of using encryption to improve the cyber security posture of our clients. This week I submitted a “draft for discussion” IT and Cyber Security Audit report to a client in which there are several recommendations to use encryption to improve their cyber security stance. Is encryption …
Because It’s Friday – Free
In a week that includes the 80th anniversary of D-Day and extensive coverage of what often looks like a confrontational General Election – we need to remember that we are free to peacefully and legally express our opinions about who we do, or do not support. Have a good weekend. …
MoD Cyber Attack
It has been reported that the UK government’s Ministry of Defence has suffered a data breach. An an armed forces payroll system was compromised and Grant Shapps MP, the Defence Secretary has reported to MPs that state involvement cannot be ruled out. MoD data breach: State involvement cannot be ruled …