The UK National Audit Office says the government was operating at least 228 “legacy” computer systems as of March 2024, increasing the risk of a disruptive hack
Depends what you mean by ‘legacy’, though - Windows 2000 was, well, 25 years ago. [embedded post] Mark O'Neill / @radiobeartime.com : The words “at least” are doing a hell of a lot of work there. [embedded post] X: Sir Humphrey / @pinstripedline : Latest NAO report on HMG cyber security is concerning. 30% central govt cyber security roles gapped, up to 50% shortages in some depts. Low pay, CS recruitment process and wider market seen as reason why. Report well worth reading. https://www.nao.org.uk/... [image] @naoorguk : The cyber threat to the UK government and public services is severe and fast growing. We have set out what action government must take to build its cyber resilience. Watch the report director's summary of our findings 👇 Read our report: https://www.nao.org.uk/... [video] @naoorguk : 58 critical government IT systems were independently assessed in 2024, and significant gaps in cyber resilience were found. At least 228 legacy systems are in use and government doesn't know how vulnerable these are. What can be done? Read our report: https://www.nao.org.uk/... [video]