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Women have a proven aptitude for codebreaking but after the second world war they were mostly overlooked
Rich with detail, this gripping book charts the extraordinary bravery and professional barriers faced by women working in intelligence
For the first time ever, SIS officers reveal why women often make the best spies for our times
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Beijing-backed groups sought to recruit with job adverts from front companies that disguise nature of work
FT investigation reveals student translators were targeted by front company for Beijing-backed hacking group APT40
The former head of the UK’s armed forces on how the west can reach out to Russians — and counter Vladimir Putin
Two books shed light on the evolution of conflict, from AI-directed ‘warbots’ to digital disinformation
Investigation in 2020 concluded Briton did not present terror threat but critics question how he entered US
Solicitor accused of facilitating donations to politicians and acting on behalf of China’s Communist party
Despite his obvious failings, 007 highlights what the secret services are up against
UK spy chief says it is time to develop global standards fit for the digital world
GCHQ head warns technology could allow Beijing to monitor users and exert control over global currency transactions
Richard Moore also raises concerns about Beijing’s ‘harvesting’ of data via surveillance technologies
Defence start-up will use AI to build live battlefield maps in ‘ethical, responsible and transparent’ way
Concerns over privacy and national security risks come as MPs launch inquiry into cloud technologies
Real-terms spending increases benefit some departments at the expense of others
But Treasury faces criticism over what items could be included to reach target
Cloud contract for GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 with US tech group aims to speed analysis but likely to ignite sovereignty fears
UK intelligence agency chief plans to use offensive cyber campaigns when police cannot act
Taskforce set up to disrupt Isis six years ago turns its attention to new ‘grey zone’ threats such as cyber
Prime minister announces Southend-on-Sea to be made a city as he leads tributes in Commons to Sir David Amess
Police carry out searches in London following fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess
Top brass favour leader of cyber operations and special forces over high-profile sea lord
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