Global IT outage causes major distruption📢 BCS experts have been offering analysis on a major global IT outage that stems from a faulty update, designed to protect Microsoft Windows devices from hacking. It’s caused travel chaos and disrupted banking and healthcare services and knocked some TV channels off air. The Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike has said the problem was caused by defect to a content update and is not a security incident or cyber attack.🔒 Adam Leon Smith FBCS, and a cyber security expert said on Sky TV: “We have to really look at the systems we've created that we rely on every day and think about the complex supply chain infrastructure that's providing systems services as well as products. We really need to worry about this more from a resilience point of view. One thing I've said to government is we need to start tracking when things like this happen, even the small things, and we need to start understanding the nation’s ability to respond to events.” #Cybersecurity #TechNews #ITOutage
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
IT Services and IT Consulting
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We’re BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, the professional body behind the people behind our amazing digital world.
About us
At BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, we’re on a mission to support the people working in the IT industry and help them build a safe and bright digital future for everyone in society. How do we do this? By working with key partners and a global membership community to improve IT education, influence ethical practice, share expertise, raise professional standards and support career progression. It’s all set out in our royal charter. Oh, and we’re also the awarding body for BCS Professional Certification and digital skills qualifications; a leading assessment organisation for digital apprenticeships; and the regulatory body for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and Register for IT Technicians (RITTech) registration, recognising the work and commitment of the exceptional people who design, build and maintain the digital world around us. Become a member, and shape your future and ours: https://campaign.bcs.org/shape-your-future
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https://www.bcs.org
External link for BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1957
- Specialties
- IT qualification body, Professional Certification, Publishing, Business Solutions, Policy and Governance, Continuing Professional Development, Membership, and Training
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25 Copthall Avenue
Ground Floor
London, England EC2R 7BP, GB
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3 Newbridge Square
Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 1BY, GB
Employees at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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Michael S K Grant FBCS
A Past President BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, Past Clerk & Master IT Livery Company, Member Chichester University Multi Academy Trust,
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Mark Dodd MBCS CITP
Data Curator at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
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Jonathan Bowen
Emeritus Professor of Computing at London South Bank University & Chairman of Museophile
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Professor Sue Black OBE
Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist, Forbes World Top 50 Women in Tech, Professional Speaker
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We are thrilled to announce that Ofqual has responded positively to the concerns we raised along with Computing At School (CAS) community regarding the grading of GCSE Computer Science. In 2021, following thorough statistical analysis by Peter Kemp and significant feedback from our CAS community, the BCS School Curriculum and Assessment Committee formally expressed concerns to Ofqual about the harsh grading standards in GCSE Computer Science. Today, we are proud to share that Ofqual has announced changes for this year’s students, ensuring a fairer and more accurate assessment of their hard work and abilities.👏👏 This milestone is a testament to the power of community and collaboration in driving positive change. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important dialogue and helped us achieve this outcome. Together, we continue to advocate for excellence and fairness in computing education. Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02H5h6g0 #Education #GCSE #ComputerScience #FairGrading
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You can make an impact and inspire the next generation of coders and creators with your knowledge and experience of the tech industry! TEALS (Technology Education and Learning Support) is a Microsoft Philanthropies programme that supports equitable, inclusive computer science in secondary schools. The programme helps teachers, particularly non-specialists, by pairing them with volunteers from industry who can boost subject knowledge in the classroom, enrich student learning, and accelerate the professional development of computing teachers. Interested in volunteering for TEALS? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eFNbndZb #TEALS #ComputerScience
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What mindset will the IT professional of the future need to fully harness the potential of computing for societal and environmental good? 🌿 Hear from industry leaders as part of 'Digital Pioneers: Recoding our Future' 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02GYKnp0 BSI Imperial College Computing Queen's University Belfast | School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science EEECS, Science and Engineering at Swansea University, The University of Manchester, University of Sussex #DigitalPioneersRecodingOurFuture #SustainableTech #GreenTech #EthicalComputing #GreenIT #DigitalSustainability
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❗Adam Leon Smith FBCS, AI standards expert reacts to today's speech from the King: "We look forward to seeing more detail about what the government means when it comes to 'placing appropriate requirements on those working to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence models.' Most IT experts' concerns are not that AI is too powerful but that basic guardrails are not in place. There must be high professional standards to ensure AI is directed and developed by individuals who adhere to agreed measures of competence and ethics. We advise against focusing too narrowly on a handful of companies. By setting high standards within our profession, the UK can lead the way in responsible computing and be an example for the world. Many wrongly believe AI will turn out like The Terminator rather than being a trusted guide and friend. We need to build public confidence in harnessing its incredible potential whilst being aware of its challenges." #AIEthics #KingsSpeech
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🌟 Get Exam Ready and BA Certified! 🌟 Join us at the Business Analysis Conference Europe this September in London for an unforgettable experience! Dive into three days of learning and networking, featuring a BCS Professional Certification Business Analysis training workshop on Day 1. Successfully complete the workshop, inclusive of an online exam, to earn your BA Professional Certificate. 📅 Date: Monday, 16 September, 9:00 AM - Wednesday, 18 September, 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: etc.venues, London Exclusive Offers: BCS Members: 15% Discount* Group Bookings (6+): Up to 25% Off BA Apprentices: Special 40% Discount* Register now and secure your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gbn8N0 *Discount codes available on our website #BusinessAnalysis #BACertification #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking
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🚀 Join the BCS Wales Hub as our new Community Leader! 🚀 We're all about making tech experiences positive and building a community of ethical, competent professionals. Ready to shape the future of IT in Wales? Apply now for this exciting voluntary role! Click here for more information about the role: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gb97J0 #TechLeadership #FutureOfIT
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📢 Our CEO, Rashik Parmar, welcomes the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary of State, Peter Kyle! We're eager to collaborate with his team to leverage computing and digital technologies in tackling the government's key challenges. We've highlighted our key recommendations in an open letter, including: 🔹 Supporting Chartered status (CITP) for IT professionals 🔹 Expanding computing education, digital literacy, and skills qualifications 🔹 Bridging the diversity gap in IT – over 500,000 women are ‘missing’ from our profession Read our full recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eWESCFPt #DiversityInTech #ComputingEducation #ITProfessionals
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The rapid technological advancements of the past 20 years show no signs of slowing down, especially with the latest developments in AI and machine learning. Swansea University's Computer Science Department exemplifies efforts to democratise access to computing and technology. Through Technocamps, they deliver digital skills training and qualifications, ensuring both the current and future workforce are equipped to handle these technologies. Working directly in schools and communities across Wales, Technocamps has upskilled individuals from all walks of life, engaging over 8% of the Welsh population since 2011. Discover how Swansea University is making digital knowledge and skills accessible to everyone through innovative programs like Technocamps here 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q02G0X8H0 🎥: Content With Purpose 🎤: Casey Hopkins Science and Engineering at Swansea University #DigitalPioneersRecodingOurFuture #SustainableTech #GreenIT #DigitalSustainability
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🚀 Join the BCS Wales Hub as our new Community Leader! 🚀 We're all about making tech experiences positive and building a community of ethical, competent professionals. Ready to shape the future of IT in Wales? Apply now for this exciting voluntary role! Click here for more information about the role: https://hubs.ly/Q02FPk940 #TechLeadership #FutureOfIT
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