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Digital twins: secure design and development Summary A digital twin is a virtual model of an object, system or process that mirrors its real-world counterpart via a two-way flow of right-time data. The technology promises faster development, greater efficiency and cost savings across sectors such as water, energy, health and defence. But it also brings […]
Defending software build pipelines from malicious attack Summary The NCSC explains why the software build pipeline is a foundational part of system security and why it needs targeted protection. Automated CI/CD pipelines bring consistency, repeatability and useful logs, but they must be defended from both external attackers and compromised builds within the pipeline. Key defences […]
Drawing good architecture diagrams Summary Good architecture diagrams make complex systems understandable to humans, reveal security issues and enable productive discussion. The NCSC blog sets out practical guidance: choose the right level of detail (lens/layer), split large systems into manageable chunks, keep diagrams simple and maintained in a single shared source, use logical groupings and […]
Early Warning is joining MyNCSC Summary Early Warning, the NCSC’s key threat-notification service and part of Active Cyber Defence (ACD), will be migrated from its legacy portal into the MyNCSC platform. The migration aims to provide a single entry point for ACD services, improve the user interface, and make it easier for organisations to manage […]
New enMotion Robots Aim to Cut Travel Time by 80 Percent Summary EnVista has launched enMotion, a warehouse robot platform powered by GreyOrange’s GreyMatter software. The suite coordinates multiple robot types and warehouse systems using AI to streamline order picking, inventory movements and people flow. The inaugural enMotion Robotics release includes LiDAR-guided robotic forklifts for […]
Eradicating trivial vulnerabilities, at scale Summary The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a paper — “A method to assess ‘forgivable’ vs ‘unforgivable’ vulnerabilities” — that builds on MITRE’s concept of ‘unforgivable vulnerabilities’. The paper proposes a practical method to assess whether a vulnerability is forgivable or unforgivable by quantifying how easy it would […]
Exercise caution when building off LLMs Summary Large Language Models (LLMs) have attracted widespread interest since ChatGPT’s release, and organisations are rapidly integrating them into services. The NCSC cautions that our understanding of LLMs is still ‘in beta’: models and vendor offerings change quickly, behaviours can be unpredictable, and specific vulnerabilities (notably prompt injection) allow […]
PlayStation Plus’ Latest Free Game Has ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Steam Reviews Summary September’s PlayStation Plus lineup includes Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley and Viewfinder — all free to claim for subscribers. The write-up singles out Psychonauts 2 (Double Fine Productions, 2021) as particularly worth adding to your library thanks to its vibrant levels, psychic powers and strong […]
French companies’ borrowing costs fall below government’s as debt fears intensify Summary The Financial Times reports that borrowing costs for some French companies have dipped below those for French government debt, signalling growing investor concern about the state’s fiscal position. The unusual move reflects intensified fears over public debt and political uncertainty, prompting a re-pricing […]
US listings market bursts back to life with busiest week in 4 years Summary The Financial Times reports that the US listings market experienced its busiest week in four years, with a marked uptick in initial public offerings and other listings activity. After a prolonged lull, deal flow has picked up, signalling stronger investor appetite […]
