Superhighways

Superhighways

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Superhighways supports small London charities & community groups to do more with digital, data & tech. 🔗 https://superhighways.org.uk/

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Hi everyone, Superhighways is now on Bluesky! 🥳👋 We're excited to join this platform and connect with grassroots groups and charity sector champions. Our mission is to empower you with the digital, data and technology know-how you need to make a difference. #CharitiesOnBlueSky

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Some great resources that we recommend in our cybersecurity training! 👉 Find more here: superhighways.org.uk/latest/cyber...

superhighways.org.ukCyber Security Basics for everyone - SuperhighwaysAn introduction to cyber security for staff, volunteers and trustees
Media Trust@mediatrust.bsky.social

Yesterday was Safer Internet Day – here's some free tools your charity can use: 🔒 Have I Been Pwned - Check if your emails or passwords have been leaked 🔒 NCSC Guidance - Free security advice for charities 🔒 Cyber Aware - Tips for safe online working and protecting data

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CySecurity News
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AI and Network Attacks Redefine Cybersecurity Risks on Safer Internet Day 2026 #AItechnology #AIthreats #CyberSecurity

dlvr.itAI and Network Attacks Redefine Cybersecurity Risks on Safer Internet Day 2026 As Safer Internet Day 2026 approaches, expanding AI capabilities and a rise in network-based attacks are reshaping digital risk. Automated systems now drive both legitimate platforms and criminal activity, prompting leaders at Ping Identity, Cloudflare, KnowBe4, and WatchGuard to call for updated approaches to identity management, network security, and user education. Traditional defences are struggling against faster, more adaptive threats, pushing organisations to rethink protections across access, infrastructure, and human behaviour. While innovation delivers clear benefits, it also equips attackers with powerful tools, increasing risks for businesses, schools, and policymakers who fail to adapt.   Ping Identity highlights a widening gap between legacy security models and modern AI operations. Systems designed for static environments are ill-suited to dynamic AI applications that operate independently and make real-time decisions. Alex Laurie, the company’s go-to-market CTO, explained that AI agents now behave like active users, initiating processes, accessing sensitive data, and choosing next steps without human prompts. Because their actions closely resemble those of real people, distinguishing between human and machine activity is increasingly difficult. Without proper oversight, these agents can introduce unpredictable risks and expand organisational attack surfaces.  Laurie advocates moving beyond static credentials toward continuous, verified trust. Instead of assuming legitimacy after login, organisations should validate identity, intent, and context at every interaction. Access decisions must adapt in real time, guided by behaviour and current risk conditions. This approach enables AI innovation while protecting data and users in an environment filled with autonomous digital actors.  Cloudflare also warns of AI’s dual-use nature. While it boosts efficiency, it accelerates cybercrime by making attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to detect. Pat Breen cited Australian data from 2024–25, when more than 1,200 cyber incidents required response, including a sharp rise in denial-of-service attacks. Such disruptions immediately impact essential services like healthcare, banking, education, transport, and government systems. Whether AI ultimately increases safety or risk depends on how quickly cyber defences evolve.  KnowBe4’s Erich Kron stresses the importance of digital mindfulness as AI-generated content and deepfakes spread. Identifying fake content is no longer a technical skill but a basic life skill. Verifying information, protecting personal data, using strong authentication, and keeping software updated are critical habits for reducing harm. WatchGuard Technologies reports a shift away from malware toward network-focused attacks.  Anthony Daniel notes that this trend reinforces the need for Zero Trust strategies that verify every connection. Safer Internet Day underscores that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, strengthened through consistent, everyday actions.
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AVOCADO+ Lite is an 8-week course designed for leaders of BAMER non-profits working with underrepresented UK communities. It focuses on improving operational efficiency and funding sustainability through specialised training and support. Apply now: theavocadofoundation.typeform.com/to/IIhYYL9A

theavocadofoundation.typeform.comAVOCADO+ Lite Application 2026Turn data collection into an experience with Typeform. Create beautiful online forms, surveys, quizzes, and so much more. Try it for FREE.

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Media Trust
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Want to learn how to clearly communicate the impact your charity is making to your stakeholders? 📊 Then you should join our 'How to Tell Your Story' webinar this Wednesday at 10am - it’s guaranteed to get your creativity flowing! Tickets start from £36: https://bit.ly/43n4G9U

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🚨 Applications for Stronger Voices close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 23 September: mediatrust.org/stronger-voices

mediatrust.orgCommunications training for London's equality organisations | Media TrustStronger Voices is a transformative, six-month strategic communications training programme specifically designed for UK equality organisations, grassroots community-centred movements, and user-led cha...

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Madeleine Sugden
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Next week, I am running another free webinar with @easyfundraising. Book your place here 👇 Your social media mix - is it time for a rethink.

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📣 Free webinar: Your social media mix - is it time for a rethink? Join Digital Impact Consultant Madeleine Sugden on Monday 7th July at 2pm to help you think about what your own social media mix might look like. Secure your spot now: 👉 buff.ly/ZsSMX6I

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It’s #SmallCharityWeek 2025 - a time to celebrate the incredible work of small charities across the UK 🥳 Stay tuned for the best of Superhighways' resources on all things digital, data and tech. And if there's anything we've missed, or you'd like to know more about, just let us know!

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Curious about unpaid care in your area? Join the @centreforcare.bsky.social on July 10th, 12–1pm for a session exploring their new Unpaid Care Dashboard — an interactive tool using Census data to uncover key insights on carers across England & Wales. 🔗 Sign up today

docs.google.comWebinar and tutorial: Unpaid Care DashboardPlease join the Centre for Care for a lunchtime webinar where we will discuss the origins and design of the dashboard. We will provide a step by step tutorial to demonstrate how to use the dashboard a...
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have a couple of sessions left in their 'Bringing data to life' series. Book now to learn about housing, population, migration and GDP statistics! www.eventbrite.com/cc/bringing-...

eventbrite.comBringing data to life‘Bringing data to life’ is a series of online events, hosted by the Office for National Statistics. Explore the life cycle of how official statistics are created, from gathering the data to releasing ...
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Feeling overwhelmed by data management? Take one small step with us! Join @techsoup.bsky.social, co-hosted by our very own Kate White, for an interactive session that breaks down data challenges into manageable actions. 🗓️ June 20 2025 🕓 12:30–2:00 PM BST 🔗 Register now

events.techsoup.orgData Management - One small step to get you ahead | TechSoup EventsVirtual Event - Saying we need ‘better data management’ can feel overwhelming but if we break it down into small steps it will feel easier. This interactive session will help you break down key questi...
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Looking forward to running a session on basic tech infrastructure for grassroots at the Festival of Learning!

London Funders@londonfunders.bsky.social

Ahead of our Festival of Learning, we're taking a closer look at process - one of this year's themes, recognising that *how* we do things is as important as *what* we do With sessions from @superhighways.bsky.social @london-vru.bsky.social and many more 🙌 🔗 festivaloflearning.londonfunders.org.uk

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The Charity AI Task Force are urging the government to engage with the VCSE sector to ensure fair, inclusive AI adoption in the UK. Here's what you need to know.

CAST - Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology@techforgoodcast.bsky.social

On behalf of the Charity AI Task Force, we and @zoeamar.bsky.social have today responded to the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, urging immediate engagement with the VCSE sector, in order to ensure that adoption of #AI across the UK is fair, representative and equitable 👉 buff.ly/iDR0MmN

buff.lyResponse to the AI Opportunities Action Plan from the Charity AI Task Force - CAST
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Happy World Password Day! 🛡️ Today is the perfect reminder to strengthen your passwords and protect your online presence. And while you're at it, why not enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)?! For essential tips on cybersecurity, check out our resource: superhighways.org.uk/latest/cyber...

superhighways.org.ukCyber Security Basics for everyone - SuperhighwaysAn introduction to cyber security for staff, volunteers and trustees of small charities and community groups
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Some great ways to stay on top of your data while decluttering your storage. Tip 1, email inbox clean-ups, can feel like a boring task to do... but imagine the relief of an empty inbox!

Data Orchard@dataorchard.org.uk

Is it time for a spring clean? It's the perfect time of year to revisit Data Orchard’s 15-minute Data Cleanup Challenge buff.ly/ZY2gg5S

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Have you used any AI note takers? We're eager to hear about your experiences... the good, the bad, and the ugly! 🤖📝 This month, we're evaluating various AI note-taking tools and would greatly value your insights. Share your crazy stories, top tips, and any challenges you've encountered.

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Spreading the news of this great opportunity for women and girls' charities! In an age of Instagram reels, TikToks, and short attention spans, learning to create gripping, short films is now a necessity in the third sector.

Media Trust@mediatrust.bsky.social

Does your charity support women and girls who have faced trauma? This is for you! 🎬 In partnership with The Crucible Foundation, #MediaTrustFilms are launching a new programme, creating FREE short films that highlight your work and amplify your story. mediatrust.org/media-trust-films-and-crucible/

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Are you a charity sector professional looking to stay ahead in the digital world? 📬 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for top tips, valuable resources, training sessions, sector opportunities, and the latest from Superhighways - your go-to for all things digital, data, and tech. Join us today!

superhighways.org.ukE-news - SuperhighwaysKeep up to date with the latest ICT tools, new training opportunities, expert tips and case studies from the Superhighways team.
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In every community, there are people with lived experience of social injustice using their expertise to identify solutions for change. @sounddeliverymedia.bsky.social's Spokesperson Programme will support 14 grassroots leaders creating change in and for their communities. Apply now!

sounddelivery.org.ukSpokesperson Leadership Programme • sounddelivery mediaSounddelivery Media’s unique leadership programme aims to diversify the voices we hear in the media and make it more representative of the society we live in. This programme tackles the barriers that ...
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📢 Attention free legal advice agencies! Apply for the London Legal Support Trust Small Grants. Funding available for capital improvements like security upgrades, IT equipment and better working conditions. Deadline: Sunday 9th March, 11pm. Don't miss out! #SmallGrants #LegalAid #LLST #NonProfit

londonlegalsupporttrust.org.ukSmall Grants - London Legal Support Trust - LLSTSmall Grants Capital Costs Grants 2025 Applying for funding   Read through the eligibility criteria and see if this funding is right for your organisation.
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London Calling is a new site by @resourceforlondon.org and #LondonPlus, bringing together hundreds of events, training, and funding opportunities for charities, CICs and social enterprises in London. Check it out (and find our events there too!): london-calling.org.uk

london-calling.org.ukEvents, Training & Funding For London Charities | London CallingDiscover the latest events, training, and funding opportunities for London based charities, CICs, not for profits and social enterprises.
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Today is Safer Internet Day! There are many great resources about staying safe online, but today we're highlighting Take Five, a national campaign offering advice to help protect against fraud. Take their quiz to see if you can spot a scam and explore their site: quiz.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

Superhighways
@superhighways.bsky.social

Today is Safer Internet Day! There are many great resources about staying safe online, but today we're highlighting Take Five, a national campaign offering advice to help protect against fraud. Take their quiz to see if you can spot a scam and explore their site: quiz.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

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Found some useful insights from the all-day digital conference by @thirdsectorlab.co.uk in Scotland! Check out the resources here: thirdsectorlab.co.uk/the-gatherin... Also, here's a short but interesting read on how charities can be more agile in their mindsets: teamtilt.co.uk/mindset-shif...

thirdsectorlab.co.ukDigital Unstuck – Essential Resources from The Gathering - Third Sector LabThank you to everyone who joined us at the Gathering on Tuesday 4th February! Even if you didn’t attend, this list of resources put together by experts are guaranteed to give you a head start when it ...
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Last week, we came together for a fantastic away day at the House of Transformation, Hoxton. We welcomed Veda, our new Data Analyst, and brainstormed some fresh ways to engage the charity and community sector. Lots of exciting ideas = new content coming soon!