The UK's National Crime Agency has been told that its IT infrastructure "isn't fit for purpose" following a review by the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services.
As covered by The Register, while the NCA received a "good" rating in many areas surrounding its operations, its IT estate was raised as a cause for concern.
– NCA
The report states categorically that the NCA must "urgently improve its IT capability and strategy."
"The National Crime Agency (NCA)’s IT infrastructure isn’t fit for purpose. This systemic weakness affects the entire agency, and we mention it many times throughout this report. It significantly hinders its ability to operate effectively and efficiently. It also stifles innovation and creates an over-reliance on inefficient manual processes," it adds.
