Shadow AI in the public sector: innovation without oversight?
Image source: NCSC Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t coming, it’s already here. From frontline services to back-office operations, public sector … Read more
Securing artificial intelligence
Useful resources Transcript Dave Lingwood [0:01] OK, I can see lots of people joining the call, so that’s good. … Read more
Payroll cyber incident: a roadmap of stronger security for your help desk and systems
Cyber security threats don’t just target big corporations. They strike local authorities, schools, and any organisation managing sensitive data. … Read more
Preventing credential theft: Five action points for school leaders – Infographic
1. Mandate and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for school email accounts Ensure MFA is in place for all staff … Read more
Preventing credential theft: Guidance for schools
Background information Credential theft is a persistent and significant risk for educational institutions, particularly when multi-factor authentication (MFA) is … Read more
Preventing credential theft: Five action points for local authority help desk staff – Infographic
1. Implement robust, out-of-band identity verification For sensitive requests, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) resets, we recommend use of … Read more
Preventing credential theft: Guidance for local authority help desks
Background information Credential theft remains a significant and persistent risk for educational institutions and their supporting local authorities, especially … Read more
LGR: Making things happen
In my last blog, I talked about getting your house in order: aligning people, process and technology before the … Read more
Nations and regions news, July 2025
A supplementary edition of nations and regions news, which appears in Socitm’s annual magazine, In Our View, with recent … Read more
Event roundup: President’s Conference, 10-11 June 2025
Celebrating hard work, our sector and our community What an honour it is to be standing here as your … Read more
LGR: Get your house in order or risk paying the price
The message from the frontline is clear: local government is hurtling into transformation without a map, a shared plan, … Read more
