Security NHS has lost thousands of smartcards News By Nicole Kobie published 6 February 2008 Connecting for Health has admitted that some four thousand smartcards used to access NHS computer systems have gone missing. PulseConnecting for HealthCASentillionGet the ITPro. daily newsletterSign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Focus Report 2025 - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ senior executivesContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Nicole KobieSocial Links NavigationFreelance journalist Nicole Kobie first started writing for ITPro in 2007, with bylines in New Scientist, Wired, PC Pro and many more. Nicole the author of a book about the history of technology, The Long History of the Future. More about security Building ransomware resilience to avoid paying out Security experts warn of ‘contradictory confidence’ over critical infrastructure threats Latest “No, I don't think it is the end of Salesforce”: Klarna CEO clarifies why it stopped using Salesforce – and why he doesn’t think other companies will follow suit See more latest Most Popular “No, I don't think it is the end of Salesforce”: Klarna CEO clarifies why it stopped using Salesforce – and why he doesn’t think other companies will follow suit Enterprise AI is surging, but is security keeping up? DHSC eyes infrastructure overhaul amid £114 million IT spending boost Forcepoint bolsters C-suite with trio of leadership hires Microsoft justifies 365 price increases after MP concerns IBM pledges support for UK government cyber skills program Security experts warn of ‘contradictory confidence’ over critical infrastructure threats ‘DIY’ agent platforms are big tech’s latest gambit to drive AI adoption Nvidia GTC 2025: Four big announcements you need to know about Global security spending continues to rise Resources Fit for artificial intelligence Posted whitepaper The creator effect: Shaping the future of travel Posted Whitepaper Strategies for improving security team efficiency Posted Webinar Azure cost optimization Posted Whitepaper VIEW MORE WHITEPAPERS LATEST ARTICLES1“No, I don't think it is the end of Salesforce”: Klarna CEO clarifies why it stopped using Salesforce – and why he doesn’t think other companies will follow suit 2Enterprise AI is surging, but is security keeping up?3DHSC eyes infrastructure overhaul amid £114 million IT spending boost4Forcepoint bolsters C-suite with trio of leadership hires5Building ransomware resilience to avoid paying out
