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Joe Jarnecki
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As part of Labour’s Plan for Change the UK government has added technology to its global science and innovation network. To what extent can the network boost the UK’s reach in international tech? Ian Wiggins explores this question below.
From SINners to SaiNTs – Shifts in UK Science and Tech Diplomacy
As part of Labour’s Plan for Change the UK government has added technology to its global science and innovation network. To what extend can the network boost the UK’s reach in international tech?
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March 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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We're hosting a panel event at RUSI at 0900 on 3 April to discuss the UK government's ongoing consultation on ransomware legislation. I'll be joined by:

@alexmartin.bsky.social
@kathrynwestmore.bsky.social
Verona Hulse-Johnstone (NCC Group)
Edward Lewis, CyXcel

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Assessing UK Ransomware Policy
Join an expert panel to discuss the UK government’s approach to ransomware.
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March 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Huge scoop from @martinmatishak.bsky.social
Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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If anyone felt inspired by the below, DSIT have listed a 'digital and data pay and reward lead' position - be the solution!

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February 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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And this from @jjarnecki.bsky.social and @tashbuckley.bsky.social on the importance of competitive pay if we want to achieve ambitious reform
To truly modernise public services, Labour must put its money where its mission is
Why the government needs to boost salaries for technologists in the civil service, and how they can do it
www.civilserviceworld.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
jjarnecki.bsky.social
Following our @ukdayone.bsky.social piece last week, @tashbuckley.bsky.social and I have provided highlights for CSW

We've addressed some of the comments we've received so far (e.g., existing skills & culture) and welcome more!

@rusi.bsky.social

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To truly modernise public services, Labour must put its money where its mission is
Why the government needs to boost salaries for technologists in the civil service, and how they can do it
www.civilserviceworld.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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tashbuckley.bsky.social
👩‍💻 With big digital ambitions, a National Data Library and more, how can the UK Labour Gov invest in the right talent to transform from within? @jjarnecki.bsky.social and I talk about this in this new @ukdayone.bsky.social brief.

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#TechTalent #Innovation #TechPolicy
Recruiting and Retaining Civil Service Technologists - UK Day One
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January 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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'The civil service struggles to recruit and retain technology personnel including in cyber security, data science, and IT operations. Civil service salaries lag behind the private sector' write @jjarnecki.bsky.social and @tashbuckley.bsky.social. Learn more about solutions for this challenge below.
Recruiting and Retaining Civil Service Technologists - UK Day One
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January 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
jjarnecki.bsky.social
Yesterday, DSIT announced plans to review pay for digital professionals across the public sector. With an objective to make it 'sustainable and more competitive with the private sector'

Here's what they should do (1/7)

THREAD

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Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for change
The government has announced a new plan to leverage technology and AI tools like
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January 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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With attacks on everything from hospitals to strategic ports, #ransomware is a growing national security threat, not just a financial issue. Despite this, the subject is neglected by cyber conflict research. Read more from Sara Seppanen and @jamiemaccoll.bsky.social: bindinghook.com/articles-bin...
The Forgotten War: Ransomware and Cyber Conflict Studies
Scholars of cyber conflict have largely ignored the rise of ransomware as a national security threat. Counter-ransomware strategies would benefit from further interrogation from this community
bindinghook.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Once reserved for nation-state actors, advanced and persistent cyber tactics are now common among cybercriminals, making them equally devastating in today’s threat landscape. Read the latest RUSI Commentary from @selenalarson.bsky.social.
Why Biasing Advanced Persistent Threats over Cybercrime is a Security Risk
Once reserved for nation-state actors, advanced and persistent cyber tactics are now common among cybercriminals, making them equally devastating in today’s threat landscape.
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December 16, 2024 at 7:34 PM