Police and fire services told to take urgent action to improve cyber security
Technology · First reported 27 Oct, 00:01 · Updated 07:54
A watchdog says police and fire services face cybersecurity risks from outdated systems, human error and leadership gaps, and calls for urgent improvements.
- HMICFRS said all inspected organisations relied to some extent on legacy systems, which leaders identified as their highest strategic cybersecurity risk.
- Inspectors visited three police forces and three fire and rescue services in England and Wales and found shortcomings including poor password management and staff security controls.
- Recommendations include meeting baseline cybersecurity standards, improving contractor management and creating a national digital management centre for the fire service.
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