UK MoD has weakest IT security in Whitehall with 11 ‘red-rated’ systems

Published on January 8, 2024

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Figures show that 34 systems across government departments have been given the worst-possible rating.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has the most vulnerable IT security in Whitehall, it can be revealed, with 11 “red-rated” systems exposed to “critical” levels of risk. New figures have shown that a total of 34 systems currently in operation across government departments have been given the worst-possible score.

The “red rating” is the highest-possible score given by experts to equipment that is exposed to critical levels of risk, including potential security breaches, as well as being operationally inefficient and unsuitable for day-to-day business needs. Data in response to questions tabled in Parliament by Matt Rodda, Labour’s artificial intelligence (AI) minister, showed the MoD was the worst offender.

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