It was a privilege to chair a thought-provoking session with sector experts exploring the evolving digital landscape and the growing importance of cyber security in social care.
We kicked off with a valuable market overview and data insights drawn from the DHSC research project and the latest UK government cyber security survey, highlighting both the progress made and the vulnerabilities exposed as providers shift from paper-based to digital systems. While digitisation enhances efficiency, it also introduces data breach risks that can impact safe, effective care delivery.
Our expert panel shared critical perspectives:
👉 Daniel O’Shaughnessy and Fiona Florey showcased the support available through the Digital Care Hub, including practical, free resources and the new Cyber Game, as an engaging and interactive tool to boost cyber awareness.
👉 Nasser Arif deepened our understanding of phishing threats, identifying warning signs, and offered best practice guidance to improve frontline defence.
👉 Tommy Henderson Reay concluded with insights into the Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) journey, reflections on the recent M&S cyber attack, and the essential role of standardised data sets in improving data-sharing across health and care.
Thank you to all the speakers, Care Providers’ Voice | North East London #CareShow25 and attendees for your contributions to such an important conversation. As the sector continues to digitise, maintaining cyber resilience is not optional, it’s vital.
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