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Three-Quarters Of Local Government Departments ‘Hit By Malware’
Half of local government bodies said they've been affected by ransomware in the past year, with 76 percent hit by cyber attacks
GDS Begins GOV.UK Verify Local Authority Tests, Notify Will Launch In 2017
The Government Digital Service said it would begin its first two alpha-testing programmes for local government use of Verify, following a discovery period
LGA Urges Cheap Broadband For Poorest People
Local Government Association calls for USO to include 'social tarrif' to aid connectivity for society's poorest
Local Government: ‘Up To’ Broadband Adverts Are Misleading Rural Users
Broadband adverts are misleading if touted speeds are only available to urban areas, says LGA
BT Agrees £200m London Local Government Communications Framework
Fourth tri-borough IT framework will be open to all 33 London boroughs and public sector organisations like the Met Police and TfL
Local Government IT Security Is A Bloody Mess, Research Finds
Are budget cuts to blame? Majority of local government organisations say their security is not robust enough to deal with increasing threats