Countering Social Engineering in the Defence Industry

In May 2024, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) faced a significant social engineering attack targeting its payroll system, compromising the sensitive data of up to 270,000 serving personnel, reservists, and veterans. This exposed personal identifiable information, including names, bank details, and some addresses. Attackers, believed to be state sponsored, exploited a third-party contractor’s system […]
Cyber Security Model & DEFSTAN 05-138 in Defence Industry

Gareth Shaw, Founder of Pera Prometheus Consulting Ltd Securing contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) offers significant opportunities for businesses within the Defence Industry. However, understanding and adhering to the MOD’s information and cyber security requirements are essential for successfully securing and maintaining these contracts. UK Defence Industry operates in a high-stakes environment where […]