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UK cyber security sector sets new records for revenue and job creation

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The UK’s cyber security sector continued to grow last year, with revenue up 14 per cent and new job creation rising by more than 6,000, according to the Government’s Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis 2022 report, released last week.

Since 2018, the annual Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis report has tracked the growth of the UK cyber security sector, highlighting the impressive performance of British companies.

The latest research provides the most recent data on the number of firms operating in the UK cyber security sector, the products and services they offer, the number of people employed, and the sector’s overall contribution to the British economy.

2021 was a record year for external investment in the sector, with companies cross the UK raising over £1 billion across 84 deals.

Among those firms are Bristol-based Immersive Labs and London-based Tessian, both which raised more than £50 million.

The cyber security sector contributed about £5.3 billion to the UK economy last year, up from £4 billion in 2020 – the highest growth since analysis began in 2018. Revenue surpassed £10 billion for the first time.

Employment in the industry rose 13 per cent and the sector created over 6,000 new jobs, raising the overall number of people working in the UK cyber security sector to 52,700.

The number of active cyber security firms in the country increased to 1,838, more than half of which are based outside of London and the South East.

The East Midlands and North East regions are now showing the highest growth in cyber security.

“Over the last decade, we have established the UK as a cyber power, through building cutting-edge cyber security capabilities, and significant growth in our cyber security sector,” said Julia Lopez MP, minister of state for media, data, and digital infrastructure.

“We know that work must continue to ensure the UK remains resilient and prosperous, and that this is shared across all parts of the country as part of the Levelling Up agenda. We have therefore continued to support investment, skills, and collaboration across the cyber security ecosystem.”

Digital secretary Nadine Dorries said the Government has been “investing in skills training and business…

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Mobile app creation: Why data privacy and compliance should be at the forefront

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In today’s mobile app landscape, providing customers with the most tailored and personal experience possible is essential to edging out competitors. But creating such a custom-made experience requires collecting personal data – and when considering the criticism massive tech companies are garnering for their misuse of sensitive information – mobile app developers must prioritize data privacy and compliance.

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Furthermore, the consequences of data breaches – including financial losses, operational downtime and reputational damage – continue to grow in severity. Financial damages (as fines) are potentially heavy burdens. And while a damaged reputation cannot be measured exactly, the possibility of losing customers due to suboptimal data security could result in the company’s ruin.

A user’s personal data can be anything from their user name and email address to their telephone name and physical address. Less obvious forms of sensitive data include IP addresses, log data and any information gathered through cookies, as well as users’ biometric data.

Any business whose mobile app collects personal information from users is required to have a Privacy Policy. Regardless of app geography or business domain, there are mandatory regulations such as the GDPR, the CCPA, and the PDPA, as well as Apple, Google and Android guidelines that ensure accountability and user data privacy. Some apps do not directly collect personal data but instead use a third-party tool like Google Analytics – they, too, need a Privacy Policy.

Data privacy and security and the mobile app creation process

The mobile app creation process begins by identifying a problem and determining how to fill that need. App developers will then decide on the look, feel and design of the app, and will establish a continuous feedback loop for consistent consumer recommendations. Although this is a truncated look at an app’s development, data privacy and compliance must be strategically intertwined from the very beginning of the mobile app creation process, as it is central to its success and longevity.

This theme is our view of Continues Compliance that we believe is now a requirement for all…

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Vodafone UK launches new Wix website creation plans for SMEs

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