Updating our guidance on security certificates, TLS and IPsec Summary The NCSC has updated three core pieces of cryptographic guidance. The new “Provisioning and Managing Certificates in the Web PKI” consolidates previous advice on certificate provisioning and sets out current thinking on Web PKI. Minor edits were also made to the TLS and IPsec guidance […]
British Children Say They’d Like to Be Exposed to Fewer Gaming Ads Summary A new GambleAware State of the Nation report, using YouGov data from a sample of around 3,000 people aged 11–24, finds strong youth support for reducing gambling advertising and related content. Key findings: 7 in 10 children say it’s hard to avoid […]
Provisioning and managing certificates in the Web PKI Summary This NCSC guidance explains how service owners should securely obtain, provision and manage server certificates in the Web Public Key Infrastructure (Web PKI). It focuses on practical controls to reduce the risk of certificate compromise, avoid weak or expired certificates, and detect unexpected issuance. The guidance […]
Learning as a moral imperative: The cost of neglect and the path forward Article Date: 2025-12-10T07:00:00+00:00 Summary This second article in a two-part series argues that learning is not optional — it is a moral obligation. Neglecting development erodes dignity, trust and social mobility. The piece outlines the hidden costs of inaction for individuals, organisations […]
University of Maryland Signals Alarm Over Increase in Gambling Disorders Summary Researchers at the University of Maryland’s Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (School of Medicine) report a measurable rise in gambling-related harm since the legalisation of online sports betting in 2022. Using a survey of 3,600 respondents, the study finds the prevalence of […]
Amazon to Invest Over $35 Billion in India to Boost AI, Exports and Jobs Summary Amazon will invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030 to scale artificial intelligence capabilities, expand its logistics network and drive export growth. The company says the expansion supports national priorities by strengthening digital infrastructure, empowering small businesses and […]
Macau’s last remaining satellite Casino Landmark to close on 30 December Article Date: 2025-12-10T03:50:38+00:00 Summary SJM Resorts has confirmed Casino Landmark will cease operations at 23:59 on 30 December 2025, making it the final satellite casino in Macau to close before the government-mandated deadline. Nine of the 11 satellites that were operating at the start […]
Intel Takes Major Step in Plan to Acquire Chip Startup SambaNova Summary Intel has signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire AI-chip startup SambaNova Systems, according to sources cited by WIRED. The agreement is preliminary — it does not finalise the deal and could be undone — and will likely face weeks or months of […]
Australian Court Concludes Case Against Accountant Who Gambled with Client Funds Summary Former accountant Andrew Marshall has been sentenced by the County Court of Victoria to six years and five months’ imprisonment after stealing more than AUD 4 million from clients to fuel a gambling addiction. The thefts occurred between 2017 and 2023 and affected […]
The VC Operating System: Building Strong Firms That Endure Summary Venture capital firms that last don’t rely on gut instinct alone — they run on repeatable systems. Dale W. Wood argues that top-performing firms develop an internal operating system made up of clear strategy, the right people, disciplined decision-making, consistent transparency with founders and limited […]
