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Reflections on my first year in UK Defence

Posted by: Mivy James, Posted on: 13 February 2025 - Categories: Digital Innovation, Digital Transformation, Uncategorized

As we begin 2025, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my first year as the Chief Technology Officer for UK Defence. This year has been an incredible journey marked by innovation, collaboration, and significant achievements. I joined …

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Secure by Design: User-centred guidance on Digital MOD.UK

Posted by: J.Leach, Posted on: 10 February 2025 - Categories: Cyber, Secure by Design

Jonathan Leach, Deputy Head Cyber Security Assessment and Advisory Services (part of the Cyber Defence and Risk Directorate), tells us about the new Secure by Design (SbD) guidance. For the past three years, Secure by Design (SbD) has been the …

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