If you read that a flaw has been detected in passkeys, then Steve Gibson’s Security Now! show notes offers some reassurance. As Steve says, “If you encounter reports claiming that there’s a flaw in Passkeys affecting mobile browsers, the truth is somewhat more nuanced. It wasn’t a flaw in Passkeys, it was a very specific […]
Author: Nick Swain
Nationwide campaign for 2FA
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a nationwide campaign, encouraging people and small organisations to turn on 2-step verification (also known as 2SV, 2FA or MFA). The campaign is titled ‘Toughen Up’ encourages the adoption of 2SV as a simple, yet highly effective way to protect your most important accounts and keep the […]
Processing children’s data
If your organisation processes children’s data (normally under 18 years of age) then we hope that you are already aware of the ICO’s Children’s Code . Emily Keaney, the ICO’s Deputy Commissioner for Regulatory Policy, has published a very interesting blog entitled ‘Protecting children’s data in a digital world’ and you can find it at https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/02/protecting-children-s-data-in-a-digital-world/.
Do you use an ACSP?
If you use an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), for example to provide third-party identity verification checks, then they will need to register with Companies House. You and they can find out more from the Companies House blog at https://companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/13/third-party-providers-get-ready-to-register-as-an-authorised-corporate-service-provider/.
Free guide to CIoF qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising has produced a free guide to its range of professional qualifications, and it’s available if you email them at academy@ciof.org.uk and ask for their course handbook. You can also see when qualifications and other courses are starting with the link https://ciof.org.uk/events-and-training?types=157430001&start=01-Jan-0001%2000:00:00&end=31-Dec-9999%2000:00:00.