EWS UK imposes sanctions on Russia for Ukraine invasion GCHQ publishes cyber security guide for construction Cyber security experts at GCHQ have published the first guidance aimed at construction businesses to help build resilience to growing online threats. The new Cyber Security for Construction Businesses guide, issued by GCHQs National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), in association with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), provides tailored, practical advice for the industry on how to protect their businesses and building projects. Aimed at SMEs, the guidance aims to increase protections as businesses rely more on digital tools and ways of working, such as using 3D modelling packages, GPS equipment and business management software. It sets out the common cyber threats the industry faces, including from spear-phishing, ransomware and supply chain attacks. The guide is at bit.ly/CJMar22NewsGCHQ Sanctions will prevent key technologies from being exported to Russia The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced economic sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. Sanctions include preventing key goods and technologies from being exported to Russia by no longer approving licences for the export of dual-use goods, and banning the export of a range of high-end and critical technical equipment and components. The sanctions, imposed in close cooperation with the US and Europe, are targeted at the people and financial institutions who have underwritten Putins war machine, Boris Johnsons statement said. Other sanctions include starving the state of access to finance by introducing legislation to stop the state from being able to borrow in UK markets and issue sovereign debt; blocking the ability of Russian banks to operate in sterling around the world; blocking major Russian state and private companies from raising funds in the UK; and limiting the amount of money Russian nationals can deposit in UK bank accounts. Johnson also announced the freezing of assets of more than 100 individuals and major defence sector organisations. C OMP R EH EN S I V E EXTENSIVE PRODUCT RANGE AND BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Trusted since 1919, our extensive portfolio of general and public health valves, pipe fittings and commissioning valves for constant and variable flow ensure you dont have to look anywhere else. Even if you need a bespoke solution come to us. Find out more at Cranefs.com/solutions 21400_CRANE_FS_COMPREHENSIVE_AD_133X186.indd 1 14/02/2022 13:32 6 March 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE March 22 pp06 News.indd 6 25/02/2022 18:24