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As we continue to watch the biggest global military powers flex their muscles over Ukraine, it may not, at first sight, be obvious to see the relevance of this to the current condition of your companies’ cyber defences. However, advice recently issued by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging UK organisations to heighten their vigilance, as an increase in malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine is expected to spread West, should the situation escalate.

As we gradually return from the festive break, the challenges of a new year will rapidly come into focus, and for many businesses and organisations the key dilemma is whether now is the right time to commit and embrace digitalisation.

DTG were proud to be a part of the recent Digitalisation & Cyber Security Conference hosted in Durham by the North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC).

As the holiday season approaches, we will all have a stack of things to do before we rush away to take some well earned time off to relax with family and friends – BUT - unfortunately, this change to our normal daily routine and mass desertion of staff from normal duties is often seen by cyber criminals as the perfect time to strike.

With Virtual Reality (VR) being used increasingly across organisations to transform the traditional ways in which we learn, explore, and interact, DTG has today announced its new exciting partnership with enterprise VR software provider, Immerse.

According to The Open University’s annual business report, published in partnership with the Institute of Directors, the UK’s current skills shortage will be a long-term strategic challenge for employers.

DTG has successfully completed a recent study with global healthcare manufacturer Accord Healthcare, working with the organisation to analyse its existing digital strategy and identify future opportunities across their UK facilities.

With the UN’s Climate Change summit (COP26) now just around the corner, thousands of powerful and influential people will converge on Glasgow from all around the world to focus on arguably the greatest challenge to ever face mankind.

Thanks to the US National Cyber Security Alliance and Department of Homeland Security, since 2004, October has become Cyber Security Awareness Month, a global event allowing governments and cyber-focused organisations, such as DTG, to shine a light on a topic that continues to bring an increasing, ever present threat to individuals and organisations around the world.