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Manchester Great Britain
Joined January 2010
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Cybersecurity @ NIST@NISTcyberOct 2
Visit the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Corner this #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth to access free videos, tip sheets, quick-start guides, and much more: nist.gov/itl/smallbusinesscy…
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Throughout #CyberMonth2026, learn about the guidance, tools and services the NCSC provides to help you navigate the evolving cyber landscape with confidence. Visit ncsc.gov.uk for more info. 2/2
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🚨List of everything Manchester city owners have done for Manchester and England. - Bought Manchester City in 2008 and invested heavily in East Manchester’s regeneration. - Invested hundreds of millions into the Etihad Campus and surrounding East Manchester. - Built the £200m City Football Academy on around 80 acres of former industrial land. Remediated contaminated former industrial land and transformed it into a major sports, education and community campus. - Created thousands of construction and employment opportunities, with significant work going to local and North West businesses. -Built facilities supporting Manchester City’s men’s and women’s teams, academy and community programmes. - Helped bring Connell Co-op College to the Etihad Campus, providing education for local young people. -Contributed £3m towards public swimming facilities at East Manchester Leisure Centre. Helped create the Beswick Hub, bringing together sport, education, health and community facilities. - Supported the Manchester Institute of Health & Performance, providing health and sports-science services beyond professional football. -Invested in the expansion of the Etihad Stadium and continued development of the surrounding campus. - Invested alongside partners in Co-op Live, creating a major new 23,500-capacity entertainment arena in East Manchester. Continued investing in the wider Etihad Stadium expansion and entertainment district, representing hundreds of millions in additional investment. -Supported City in the Community programmes helping thousands of Manchester residents through football, education, health and employability initiatives. -Funded community football and multi-sport pitch improvements across Greater Manchester. -Provided free football opportunities for young people through City Kicks. -Supported programmes helping young people at risk of serious youth violence. Supported young patients and families at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. -Created education and employability opportunities for young people through City in the Community. -Used the Etihad Campus during COVID-19 to support NHS workers, nursing training, testing and vaccination efforts. -Worked with Manchester City Council on employment initiatives, including jobs fairs connecting local people with employers. Supported elite and community sport by making facilities available to athletes and sporting organisations. -Invested in environmental improvements, biodiversity and green-space projects around the Etihad Campus. -Donated surplus equipment and furniture from the club to community organisations in Manchester. -And perhaps one of the most symbolic acts: Sheikh Mansour bought the 1904 FA Cup — Manchester City’s first FA Cup and the oldest surviving FA Cup trophy — at auction and arranged for it to remain on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester. The overall result has been a transformation of the Etihad area into a major hub combining football, education, health, entertainment, employment and community facilities.
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The NCSC is urging UK organisations to promptly mitigate vulnerabilities affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway, two of which are being actively exploited. Read more⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/news/exploitatio…
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Brian Pennington retweeted
Cybersecurity @ NIST@NISTcyberAug 11
In June, the @NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence published the Ransomware Community Profile to help organizations identify and prioritize opportunities for improving their security and resilience against ransomware attacks.✅ it out here: nccoe.nist.gov/projects/rans…
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Brian Pennington retweeted
Understanding your supply chain is the first step to securing it.✅ Cyber Essentials provides a clear way to save time and reduce complexity on cyber security due diligence. To find out whether your suppliers are certified, try the supplier check tool⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/…
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🆕 £355,880 confiscation order against former Manchester motor insurance worker, Rizwan Manjra, who illegally accessed personal information on work systems for his own gain. Read the story in full: ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med…
🆕 A motor insurance worker who unlawfully accessed personal information has been handed a suspended prison sentence after our investigation. Rizwan Manjra led a team dealing with accident claims for Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited in Manchester:ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/med…
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Our Early Warning service is quick to set up, easy to use and could give you crucial time to combat a potential cyber attack on your network. Sign up to Early Warning today for free malicious activity notifications from the NCSC for UK organisations: ncsc.gov.uk/section/active-c…
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Brian Pennington retweeted
We've a new alert on the UK Crime and Policing Act 2026 which passed on 29 April 2026. It's a mash up of different problems & different attempts at solutions but it continues the trend of personal criminal liability for executives. puntersouthall.law/insights/…
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Brian Pennington retweeted
Effective data risk management starts with visibility, control and a clear plan. Our seven steps to effective data risk management article looks at practical ways to reduce exposure and strengthen compliance. hubs.ly/Q0491T210 #DataSecurity #Compliance #DataRiskManagement
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🚨 The UK has exposed Russian military intelligence targeting vulnerable routers to support cyber attacks. A new advisory from the NCSC reveals how state‑linked group APT28 exploited vulnerable edge devices to conduct DNS hijacking operations. ncsc.gov.uk/news/apt28-explo…
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The launch of the EU Vulnerability Database marks a pivotal shift toward a more resilient, decentralized model. @morphisec’s latest article outlines how organizations must now integrate decentralized data sources to build mission-critical redundancy and agility. Read the full analysis here: infosecurity-magazine.com/op…
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In cyber security, the cost of inaction can be devastating, yet many organisations don’t act until after a breach. Join Professor Margaret Heffernan’s #CYBERUK26 guest keynote on the psychology behind why people ignore the obvious. Don't miss out!⬇️ cyberuk.uk
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The NCSC is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a recategorised vulnerability affecting F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. Read more: ncsc.gov.uk/news/vulnerabili…
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Identify cyber threats before they escalate with Early Warning, a free and easy-to-use service for any organisation based in the UK. Sign up for tailored alerts to complement your security controls now⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/section/active-c…
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Brian Pennington retweeted
Register now to attend #CYBERUK26! 🗓️ 21 – 23 April 2026 📌@SECGlasgow, UK Don’t miss out on the UK government’s flagship cyber security conference. Apply now 👇 cyberuk.uk
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Brian Pennington retweeted
Get trained by the experts in Dallas in 2026 🤠 1. ISA – Build strong PCI DSS knowledge for internal compliance 2. QSA – Strengthen PCI DSS assessment expertise 3. PCIP – Build a foundation in payment security Learn, connect, and grow your PCI skills: brnw.ch/21x0jOk
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