'Scrape the barnacles from the hull': Ex-chief of defence staff makes 'last throw of the dice' for radical change in MoD
16 Sep Security & Defence
'Scrape the barnacles from the hull': Ex-chief of defence staff makes 'last throw of the dice' for radical change in MoD
MoD must be prepared to “risk public money so as to be more effective and go faster", Admiral Radakin says
National Audit Office ‘kept in dark’ over MoD’s £850m Afghan data breach
11 Sep Security & Defence
National Audit Office ‘kept in dark’ over MoD’s £850m Afghan data breach
David Williams tells MPs he did not expect super-injunction covering the security fiasco to be in place for two years
MPs launch probe into MoD’s Afghan data breach
04 Sep Security & Defence
MPs launch probe into MoD’s Afghan data breach
National Audit Office says department has not yet provided sufficient evidence for its £850m estimate for error-related resettlement
Government warned of need to go 'further and faster' to improve data security
01 Sep Security & Defence
Government warned of need to go 'further and faster' to improve data security
Government says it has implemented 12 of 14 recommendations from previously-secret information security review
MoD pushes back on call for nuclear spending transparency
26 Aug Security & Defence
MoD pushes back on call for nuclear spending transparency
Ministers reject MPs’ request for a detailed annual update on Defence Nuclear Organisation’s multi-billion-pound finances
MoD perm sec David Williams to depart
04 Aug Security & Defence
MoD perm sec David Williams to depart
Williams to step down after four years as the department's top civil servant
ICO issues guidance on disclosing documents securely following MoD security breach
01 Aug Security & Defence
ICO issues guidance on disclosing documents securely following MoD security breach
Watchdog warns of serious data breaches where documents have been disclosed without proper checks for hidden personal information, including at the MoD
Survey shows low public confidence in government’s crisis capabilities
25 Jul Security & Defence
Survey shows low public confidence in government’s crisis capabilities
Young Foundation calls for better communications and step change in investment in “grassroots resilience”
‘Serious departmental error’: MoD official's Afghan data breach revealed
16 Jul Security & Defence
‘Serious departmental error’: MoD official's Afghan data breach revealed
Information Commissioner's Office says the "deeply regrettable incident" put "thousands of vulnerable people at risk" and "can never happen again"
MoD and NHS to open joint medical centre at Catterick Garrison
25 Jun Security & Defence
MoD and NHS to open joint medical centre at Catterick Garrison
Catterick Integrated Care Centre will treat military personnel and their families as well as members of the public
Ex-cab sec Simon Case: It's 'absolutely right' to cut civil service headcount
23 Jun Security & Defence
Ex-cab sec Simon Case: It's 'absolutely right' to cut civil service headcount
Former head of the civil service also confirms he won't be writing a memoir
Industrial strategy: Civil service reforms aim to build 'enduring partnership' with business
23 Jun Security & Defence
Industrial strategy: Civil service reforms aim to build 'enduring partnership' with business
Strategy contains a series of changes to improve how government works with business, including building up commercial skills and better coordination between departments
Homes England to acquire Ripon Barracks from MoD
18 Jun Security & Defence
Homes England to acquire Ripon Barracks from MoD
Plans to develop 1,300 homes unveiled as DIO says acquisition is “testament to the strong collaboration" of government bodies
MI6 appoints first ever female chief
16 Jun Security & Defence
MI6 appoints first ever female chief
Blaise Metreweli will move from current 'Q' role to become 'C', the head of the Secret Intelligence Service
DSIT takes on responsibility for government cybersecurity
04 Jun Security & Defence
DSIT takes on responsibility for government cybersecurity
Starmer says the move will “strengthen technology resilience and policymaking across the public sector"
Strategic Defence Review targets ‘minimum’ 10% savings from civil service
03 Jun Security & Defence
Strategic Defence Review targets ‘minimum’ 10% savings from civil service
Healey eyes £6bn in “new efficiencies” for reinvestment into defence, as MoD gets new exports role
MoD seeks deputy cyber security awareness chief to 'drive behavioural change'
29 May Security & Defence
MoD seeks deputy cyber security awareness chief to 'drive behavioural change'
Successful candidate will support the MoD's ambition to have the "best cybersecurity culture across UK government"
MoD announces £1bn investment in digital battlefield technology
29 May Security & Defence
MoD announces £1bn investment in digital battlefield technology
Strategic Defence Review will also see creation of a “Cyber and Electromagnetic Command” to lead defensive operations against cyber-attacks
One Login security concerns have been addressed, minister says
22 May Security & Defence
One Login security concerns have been addressed, minister says
Concerns that the sign-in system is “carrying a high level of risk” are "outdated", online safety minister says
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
20 May Security & Defence
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
The Talbot Gateway site will be the new home for Defence Business Services in the region
Legal Aid Agency cyberattack: 'Large amount' of personal data exposed
19 May Security & Defence
Legal Aid Agency cyberattack: 'Large amount' of personal data exposed
Agency takes digital service down after data including addresses and criminal records compromised
Departments have underestimated threat posed by cyberattacks, MPs warn
13 May Security & Defence
Departments have underestimated threat posed by cyberattacks, MPs warn
Centre of government’s grip on state of legacy IT systems is “unacceptable”, Public Accounts Committee says
Security watchdogs take aim at Cabinet Office
06 May Security & Defence
Security watchdogs take aim at Cabinet Office
MPs and peers call for more funding and freedom from “continued interference” on part of officials
Ex-soldier jailed over £900k MoD fraud
16 Apr Security & Defence
Ex-soldier jailed over £900k MoD fraud
Five former colleagues escape custody over scam targeting online administration system