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Free cyber security resource launched for Islanders

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:40:58 +0000

Island organisations can now receive free, easy-to-understand cyber security advice in their email inboxes. Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has launched Cyber Bytes, a free email newsletter which introduces key cyber security topics. Each edition of Cyber Bytes will also provide steps that small businesses, charities, and individuals can take to protect themselves online. It […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 28 March 2025 at 09:40 GMT.

Jersey Cyber Security Centre achieves UK certification

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:10:23 +0000

Jersey Cyber Security Centre has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, demonstrating an independently verified level of cyber security preparedness. Cyber Essentials is a UK-Government backed cyber security accreditation scheme, which assess organisations against five key areas of technical cyber security controls. Matt Palmer (pictured), Director of Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), said: “We encourage all […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 25 February 2025 at 09:10 GMT.

Cyber Security Awareness Month aims to make Jersey more cyber secure

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:20:05 +0000

Throughout October, Islanders can sign up for one of 20 free events to help keep themselves safer online. The events – which are being organised by Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) – are being run throughout October, to coincide with Cyber Security Awareness Month. The events include sessions designed for the finance, accountancy and hospitality […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 20 September 2024 at 08:20 GMT.

Draft Cyber Law consultation results released

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:41:59 +0000

The results of the second consultation on the draft Cyber Security (Jersey) Law 202-have been released. The consultation responses have been used to inform the final draft of the Law, which should be debated by the States Assembly later this year. If it is approved, the Cyber Security (Jersey) Law will enhance the Island’s cyber […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 25 July 2024 at 07:41 GMT.

Global IT outage impacts businesses locally: What to do if you are affected

Tim Bullock — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:30:29 +0000

A worldwide IT outage has impacted the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with travel disruption, some GP appointments being affected and some shops only accepting cash. Financial services, travel companies, airports, trains and institutions around the globe have been unable to function normally, caused by a faulty update to Microsoft Windows operating systems […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 19 July 2024 at 11:30 GMT.

Jersey Cyber Security Centre launches new website to help Islanders protect against cyber security threats

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:30:05 +0000

Jersey Cyber Security Centre has launched a new website to help Islanders protect themselves against cyber security threats. Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) is responsible for preventing, protecting and defending the Island against cyber attacks. As well as providing information and advice, JCSC also gathers intelligence to protect the Island, and provides direct support in […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 5 July 2024 at 08:30 GMT.

Jersey cyber security supplier group created

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:30:51 +0000

Suppliers who provide cyber security services in Jersey have been invited to join new advisory group. Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) has formed the Cyber Suppliers Advisory Group, bringing together more than 20 on-Island suppliers. The Cyber Suppliers Advisory Group (CSAG) enables members to: Exchange knowledge, and discuss cyber security challenges Develop and collaborate on […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 25 June 2024 at 08:30 GMT.

Matt Palmer to head-up Jersey’s new Cyber Emergency Response Team

Tim Bullock — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:35:14 +0000

Jersey’s Government has established a new organisation which will improve the island’s cyber security. The Government of Jersey has appointed Matt Palmer as Director of the Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT), which has been established with the objectives of reducing the risk and impact of major cyber incidents, and increasing cyber resilience across critical infrastructure […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 23 June 2021 at 14:35 GMT.