Kat Sommer

EU migrant, hoping public affairs count as 'highly skilled'. Learning the ropes of 'cyber security' just in case. Also: T1D, Taekwondo, cycling, penguins.

[Verona Johnstone-Hulse @VeronaHulse]

The first ever piece of UK primary legislation with "cyber security" in the title (as @KatharinaOL pointed out to me this morning). A critical law and a very positive sign that securing cyberspace is top of UK Gov's agenda 👇

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

@ollieatnowhere @NCSC @simonwldn - is that one for you?

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

Security Minister @TomTugendhat announces the @ukhomeoffice will reform the Computer Misuse “urgently”!!

Huge moment for our campaign after a long wait! We look forward to seeing the proposals.

Thanks @simonfell for pressing the minister while at a @ConHome panel event..

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

@geoffwhite247 Will there be a London one, pretty please?

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

@10DowningStreet See here the great coverage of the letter in the @Telegraph from @GazTheJourno and @matthfield.

https://t.co/AvCOUYR7Ni

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

New research! Our newly published report establishes the current expert consensus of what should constitute legitimate #cybersecurity activity under a reformed #CMA.This report builds on our Defence Framework and can be read in full at our website below:
https://t.co/rN7qSDkJl5

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

An absolute honour to be part of this and get the chance to listen to so many different and fascinating perspectives.

[UK in Portugal 🇬🇧🇵🇹 @ukinportugal]

Now discussing how to advance industrial capability, enhance digital skills and develop critical & emerging tech.
@AlexandreNilo @astroporto @KatharinaOL @Claranet_PT @ElecnorDeimos @NCCGroupplc
@ciencias_fcup
@RoyalHolloway

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

Yes!!!

[Verona Johnstone-Hulse @VeronaHulse]

Big day tomorrow for the campaign to reform the UK's Computer Misuse Act - the first time in the Act's history that an amendment to provide cyber researchers with better legal protections will formally laid in Parliament! 🤞🤞

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

💻🇺🇳 As the second session of the @UN committee negotiating the global #cybercrime treaty begins on Monday, read about our meeting with the UK government consulting industry stakeholders and #GINetwork members on key treaty elements.

➡️ https://t.co/tdmEDin1A5

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

You should give this a go!

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

Great to see former @NCSC CEO @ciaranmartinoxf mention the need for #CMA reform during his appearance in front of the APPG for #cybersecurity. He stated the "current framework lacks nuance in protecting people who inevitably have to look into bad things.”
https://t.co/XJs2sSEx6y

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

Not to London Euston on time, it turns out. But being stuck on a stopped train in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night is fun too.

[Avanti West Coast @AvantiWestCoast]

Where will 2022 take you? #LetsGetBackOnTrack

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

We have submitted written evidence to the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill Committee, as it makes its way through Parliament. We believe the Bill would be complemented by #CMA reform. Read our full response below:
https://t.co/71pywenB2s

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

Thank you to @JamieWallisMP for raising the need for #ComputerMisuseAct reform in the House of Commons today. Minister @DamianHinds - nice to hear you recognise the importance of the Home Office review, but after 9 months, isn't it time for action?

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

The Computer Misuse Act (1990) is in urgent need of reform, and we're so pleased to see the Digital Fraud committee session today mention this. It is essential that @ukhomeoffice publishes its consultation response as soon as possible. #CMA #CyberUp

[CyberUp Campaign @CyberUpCampaign]

.@MartynDaySNP at our CyberUp event in Parliament, discussing critical reform of the Computer Misuse Act. Thank you for your time and support!

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

@Doctoe @YvonneGHarley will be able to help :)

[NCC Group plc @NCCGroupplc]

Our colleagues Verona and Kat are visiting the UK Parliament today to speak to MPs and Lords about the @CyberUpCampaign for the reform of the #ComputerMisuseAct. You can follow them through their day in our Stories here: https://t.co/ndCRKofbWL

[Ollie Whitehouse @ollieatnowhere]

We (@KatharinaOL , @VeronaHulse and @robdykedotcom ) went to @number10gov today..

@KatharinaOL handed in the petition for Computer Misuse Act reform from @CyberUpCampaign

We inch closer..

Thanks to @TendoConsulting for their support as always.

[Kat Sommer @KatharinaOL]

@ollieatnccgroup @beauwoods @Drawerer @pete_coops @UK_Daniel_Card @cabinetofficeuk @HillHackers @iamthecavalry @defcon @NTSC_CISO @Infosecjen @VeronaHulse Absolutely! So much more to do to promote adequate translation between technical and policy communities, all based on mutual respect and shared ambition. Very keen to get stuck in with wider initiatives beyond the day job!