Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
UK’s first national security center to open in Wales
By Emma Woollacott published
News CymruSOC will work to protect the country's key public organizations from cyber attack
Royal Academy of Engineering launches Scottish engineering hub
By Emma Woollacott published
News Enterprise Hub Scotland will help local businesses commercialize tech and engineering innovations and attract investment
Plans for a tech hub at Glasgow's iconic Met Tower scrapped
By Emma Woollacott published
News A £60 million scheme to redevelop the site is no longer economically viable, developer Bruntwood SciTech claims
Most employees now worried about the encroachment of AI into their core job functions
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new report from Microsoft and LinkedIn finds that workers are enthusiastic about the benefits of AI, but concerned that it may be doing them out of a job
Medical equipment supplier NRS Healthcare confirms ransomware attack
By Emma Woollacott published
News The RansomHub group has threatened to release thousands of NRS Healthcare documents if demands aren’t met
Belfast digital twin center wins £37.6m funding
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Belfast digital twin center, due to open later this year, will help businesses exploit the potential of digital twins
China blamed for Ministry of Defence attack that exposed military personnel data
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Ministry of Defence has contacted those affected by a data breach that's being attributed to China-affiliated actors
Neurodivergent workers are burning out at record pace — here’s what employers can do to improve support
By Emma Woollacott published
News Employers with neurodivergent staff can take simple steps to be more inclusive and ease pressure, according to industry experts
Security agencies warn of heightened threat to critical national infrastructure
By Emma Woollacott published
News The NCSC and CISA say that pro-Russia hacktivists are targeting under-protected industrial control systems
Nearly half of EMEA data breaches were due to internal blunders in 2023
By Emma Woollacott published
News Misuse of privileges and other human errors are rife, with two-thirds of breaches involving a non-malicious human action
Developer burnout has reached 'epidemic' proportions — and manual toil is a key factor
By Emma Woollacott published
News Developer burnout rates are surging, with tight deadlines, heightened workloads, and manual 'toil' causing serious issues for workers
UK councils are paying out a fortune in data breach claims
By Emma Woollacott published
News A host of UK councils have been forced to pay compensation for data breaches over the last year, with some notable incidents costing thousands of pounds
Human errors still a leading cause of cyber incidents, says Kaspersky
By Emma Woollacott published
News The worst-affected industries are government, IT firms, and the financial and industrial sectors
New London business taskforce looks to support women in tech
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce brings together industry, non-profits and government to help women transition to digital roles
Glasgow tech hub wins multi-million pound investment
By Emma Woollacott published
News Federated Hermes says it plans to help develop thebeyond into Europe’s largest smart things hub
UK universities are facing an onslaught of cyber threats — here's why
By Emma Woollacott published
News The government is launching a consultation on how best to counter the threats faced by universities across the country
Darktrace acquisition dents UK prestige
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Darktrace acquisition paints a worrying picture about the appeal of UK tech listings, industry stakeholders have warned
Everything you need to know about the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act
By Emma Woollacott published
Explainer Coming into force on April 29th, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act aims to tighten up manufacturer security and protect users
Cyber security sector gender balance shows modest signs of improvement
By Emma Woollacott published
News While cyber security is still a male-dominated industry, the proportion of new female entrants is rising
Vantage unveils plans for €1bn eco-friendly data center campus in Dublin
By Emma Woollacott published
News Vantage said the development will primarily use biofuels, and needs virtually no water for cooling
CMA probe into big tech AI deals sparks concerns over industry confidence
By Emma Woollacott published
News The watchdog wants to examine whether the deals fall within UK merger rules or raise competition concerns
JPMorgan Chase opens new tech hub in Glasgow
By Emma Woollacott published
News As one of Scotland’s largest tech sector employers, JPMorgan Chase said the new site highlights its commitment to the country
DSIT ramps up senior leadership hiring spree
By Emma Woollacott published
News The department says the new hires will help the UK become a 'science and technology superpower'
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