IT governance
IT governance provides the core workflows and processes that help IT managers to oversee the successful functioning of the IT department, and to prove the value of IT to the business. Regulations and compliance are just as important as technological and management skills, and we highlight the best practice in IT governance and the example of successful IT leaders.
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News
20 Nov 2024
ORG urges ICO to revise public sector enforcement approach
The Open Rights Group is urging the Information Commissioner’s Office to revise its light touch approach to public sector data protection issues, arguing that its experimental policy of limiting its enforcement actions to reprimands and notices, rather issuing fines, is allowing bad practices to continue largely unabated Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2021
Mass health tracker data breach has UK impact
The leak of a database of 61 million users of health-tracking devices includes records on individuals located in the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2021
Cost of ransomware attack in financial sector exceeds $2m
Mid-sized financial services organisations worldwide spend an average of over $2m recovering from ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Sep 2021
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2021
Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months
Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2021
Olympus likely victim of BlackMatter ransomware
Key IT systems remain shut off at Olympus, five days after what seems to have been a BlackMatter ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Sep 2021
UK GDPR faces changes under planned reforms
DCMS is launching a major consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s data protection regime, under which several key elements of the GDPR are likely to change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2021
REvil reappearance may herald new ransom campaigns
The re-emergence of the infamous REvil ransomware gang is a likely sign that more high-profile attacks will unfold over the coming weeks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2021
Covid positive for security market, but still a source of stress
CIISec’s latest “State of the profession report” highlights both positives and challenges for cyber pros arising from the past two years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Sep 2021
Stolen credit card data worth about £13 on dark web, PayPal worth more
The average price of a stolen credit card on a dark web marketplace comes in at around $17.40, or £12.60, according to new data – but the real money for cyber criminals is in hacked PayPal accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
08 Sep 2021
Security Think Tank: Optimising privacy, post-GDPR
Airbus CyberSecurity CTO Paddy Francis explores the impact of regulation on data protection, and how it has changed how one goes about optimising data privacy in the enterprise Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2021
ICO in bid to end cookie pop-ups
Outgoing information commissioner Elizabeth Denham will call on her equivalents across the G7 group of countries to collaborate on an overhaul of cookie consent pop-ups Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Sep 2021
Lords committee calls for evidence on digital regulation
House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has called for evidence to inform its inquiry into the effectiveness of digital regulation Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Sep 2021
Security Think Tank: A response to planned data protection changes
The ISF’s Emma Bickerstaffe assesses how organisations might respond to proposed changes to the UK’s data protection regime Continue Reading
By- Emma Bickerstaffe, Information Security Forum (ISF)
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Opinion
06 Sep 2021
The rise of the chief risk officer
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen chief risk officers take their rightful place in the boardroom Continue Reading
By- Chris Lorigan
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Opinion
06 Sep 2021
UK’s new data protection strategy risks costing business more than it gains
The apparent business benefits of pursuing data adequacy agreements around the world may not be as enticing as they at first appear Continue Reading
By- Ben Rapp
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News
03 Sep 2021
Mandiant, Sophos detail dangerous ProxyShell attacks
Threat researchers and incident responders continue to track threat activity around the dangerous ProxyShell Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, including impactful ransomware hits Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Sep 2021
WhatsApp fined €225m over GDPR breaches
Irish data protection watchdog has issued one of the largest GDPR fines to date against Facebook-owned WhatsApp Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
02 Sep 2021
Protecting children in the digital playground
The ICO’s Age Appropriate Design Code ushers in a new set of standards that advance children’s rights in the digital age Continue Reading
By- Rachel O’Connell
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News
02 Sep 2021
Twitter tests auto-block feature for accounts at risk of abuse
Latest Twitter feature automatically blocks abusive users, and is intended to help victims regain control of their experience on the platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
02 Sep 2021
Security Think Tank: Managing data securely throughout its lifecycle
Managing data in a secure manner is key to ensuring its integrity and therefore its value to the organisation, as well as reducing risk from breaches and misinformation Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
01 Sep 2021
Experts warn on Office 365 phishing attacks
Newly observed campaign is particularly dangerous because it appears to neutralise one of the most widely known anti-phishing techniques Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Sep 2021
Remote workers routinely bypassed security tools during pandemic
New data from Palo Alto Networks reveals that over 25% of UK security leaders saw their employees circumventing or switching off security measures at the height of the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
27 Aug 2021
How the cyber security market is evolving
The cyber security market has gained even greater importance in the post-Covid era and continues to grow and evolve. But what factors are driving trends in that market and what should your organisation consider when making cyber security investments? Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Aug 2021
Are proposed data protection changes a threat to UK citizens’ privacy?
Though changes are as-yet undefined pending an upcoming consultation, concerns are already being expressed over the government’s plan to liberalise data protection laws in the service of innovation and growth Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
26 Aug 2021
Boots leading drive for ‘professionalisation of IT’ in retail
Boots becomes member of the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, as CIO Rich Corbridge accelerates drive for the ‘professionalisation of IT’ Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2021
Tech giants commit to Biden's cyber security action plan
Some of the world’s most prominent tech giants have made a series of commitments to enhance the US’ national cyber security posture following a high-profile meeting with president Biden Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Aug 2021
Government unveils post-Brexit data flow proposals
The government will pursue data partnerships with countries including Australia, South Korea and the US as part of a post-Brexit data regime that may also see substantial changes to the UK’s data protection law Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
26 Aug 2021
Security Think Tank: Steps to a solid data privacy practice
Petra Wenham of the BCS shares her expertise on building, or rebuilding, a solid business data privacy practice in a post-Covid-19 world Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2021
NZ privacy lead John Edwards named new information commissioner
DCMS has named John Edwards, currently New Zealand privacy commissioner, to succeed Elizabeth Denham as UK information commissioner Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Aug 2021
Algorithmic accountability needs meaningful public participation
Global analysis by Ada Lovelace Institute and other research groups finds algorithmic accountability mechanisms in the public sector are hindered by a lack of engagement with the public Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Aug 2021
Calling the cops for ransomware attacks doesn’t help, say cyber pros
A new study for the #Ransomaware campaign reveals some insight into why so few victims report ransomware attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Aug 2021
UK loses £1.3bn to fraud and cyber crime so far this year
New figures from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau show a threefold spike in reported financial losses to fraud and cyber crime in the first six months of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Aug 2021
13 million malware attacks on Linux seen in wild
Cryptominers, web shells and ransomware are the most common varieties of malwares targeting Linux systems, thanks to its prevalence as the backbone of most public cloud services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Aug 2021
Half of MS Exchange servers at risk in ProxyShell debacle
Up to 50% of MS Exchange users in the UK are exposed to three vulnerabilities that are now being actively exploited Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
24 Aug 2021
The ransomware debate – to pay or not to pay?
The debate around banning ransomware payments is highly nuanced, and we must take care to avoid overt victim-blaming, in favour of an open and honest approach, says SASIG’s Martin Smith Continue Reading
By- Martin Smith, SASIG
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News
24 Aug 2021
Over a million opt out of NHS data-sharing
Failure to communicate benefits of data-sharing proposals and privacy concerns are prompting large numbers of people to opt out of a proposed NHS Digital scheme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Aug 2021
Campaign groups claim police have bypassed Parliament with plans for live facial-recognition tech
Civil society groups call for Parliament to scrutinise the use of live facial-recognition cameras Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Aug 2021
Cities worldwide band together to push for ethical AI
The chief digital and technology officers of London and Barcelona speak to Computer Weekly about their joint initiative launched with other cities to promote the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in urban spaces Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
20 Aug 2021
Security Think Tank: Data privacy not in isolation, but on a spectrum
The gap between data privacy and data governance is narrowing, and security leaders need to be aware of the implications, says KuppingerCole’s Anne Bailey Continue Reading
By- Anne Bailey
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News
19 Aug 2021
Pub apps harvesting swathes of customer data unnecessarily
Some pub and restaurant chain apps demand data such as gender and marital status, raising eyebrows among privacy campaigners Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Aug 2021
IT leaders fear ‘trickle-down’ of nation-state cyber attacks
Three-quarters of IT decision-makers are concerned that the tactics, techniques and procedures used by nation-state attackers could be used against them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Aug 2021
UK government criticised for proposed facial-recognition guidance
Privacy campaigners say the government's updated 'surveillance camera code of practice' does not do enough to mitigate abuses of facial-recognition technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
18 Aug 2021
Security Think Tank: Data privacy and ethics in a post-Covid world
The radical change caused by the pandemic requires new approaches to data privacy practice, says PA Consulting’s Daniel Gordon Continue Reading
By- Daniel Gordon
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News
17 Aug 2021
Educational publisher Pearson fined for data breach cover-up
Securities and Exchange Commission says publisher misled its investors over the extent of a 2018 data breach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Aug 2021
Security Think Tank: Building privacy-preserving apps and platforms
ISACA’s Gaurav Deep Singh Johar explores how to embed privacy practices into digital platform architecture Continue Reading
By- Gaurav Deep Singh Johar
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Feature
16 Aug 2021
When is SIEM the right choice over SOAR?
Better instrumentation leads to better IT security but monitoring can quickly overload IT teams. Automation can help, but it may not always be needed Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Aug 2021
How to get API deployments right
Application programming interfaces are not the panacea for digital transformation and could even lead to escalating costs for problems that are better addressed through integration Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 Aug 2021
ICO consults on new international data transfer agreement
Information Commissioner’s Office to consult on its draft international data transfer agreement and guidance, which will replace standard contractual clauses to protect personal data during overseas transfers Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
06 Aug 2021
Firms struggle to manage their innovation ecosystems
A lack of governance and performance mechanisms is hindering firms from getting the most out of suppliers in their innovation ecosystems Continue Reading
By- Ilan Oshri, Heiner Himmelreich, Hrishi Hrishikesh, Anton Vlasic and Evelien Scherp
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Feature
04 Aug 2021
Disaster recovery for SMEs: Five key areas to consider
We look at key disaster recovery considerations for SMEs, including why backup is not enough, how to create a disaster recovery plan, best-practice DR testing and DR as a service Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2021
Five tips to ensure your crisis comms plan is ready for a cyber attack
Business leaders take note: standard crisis communications plans are inadequate if you have fallen victim to a cyber attack. HPL’s Ted Birkhahn shares five tips to make sure you are ready to face the public Continue Reading
By- Ted Birkhahn
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News
29 Jul 2021
HMRC hits Home Office with £33.5m bill over ‘careless’ application of IR35 rules
The Home Office is the latest ministerial department to be hit with a multimillion-pound tax demand from HMRC after errors were discovered in its implementation of the IR35 rules Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
28 Jul 2021
Almost half unaware of GP data-sharing plans
Around half of adults in England – approximately 20 million people – remain unaware of the scope of the NHS GPDPR programme, prompting calls for a public education campaign Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
28 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: Consider cyber policies and procedures as you welcome employees back
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Simon Backwell
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News
27 Jul 2021
US lawmakers call for probe into ‘arrogant’ spyware firm
US members of Congress have called for an investigation into NSO Group, the spyware supplier at the centre of a massive surveillance scandal Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Jul 2021
TikTok sets up cyber security hub in Dublin
Dublin-based cyber centre will oversee the security of TikTok’s users across Europe Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Jul 2021
No More Ransom initiative saves £850m over five years
Initiative’s free ransomware decryption tools have been used by more than six million people since 2016 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jul 2021
Kaseya obtains universal ransomware decryptor
Kaseya says it obtained a ransomware decryptor key from a trusted third party, but there is no word on whether a ransom was paid Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jul 2021
Plans to address legal but harmful content ‘threaten free speech’
House of Lords report criticises the government’s forthcoming Online Safety Bill for imposing duty of care on tech platforms to deal with ‘legal but harmful’ content, which it says threatens freedom of expression online Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
21 Jul 2021
Five ways to ensure remote working security and compliance
A mix of on-site and remote working has become a fact of life for many organisations. We look at five key things you should consider to ensure compliance and security Continue Reading
By- Valéry Rieß-Marchive, Rédacteur en chef
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
21 Jul 2021
Cloud Foundry Foundation rebalances commercial code contributions
Most open source contributions in Cloud Foundry come from developers whose companies commercialise the platform Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Jul 2021
France’s Macron among alleged Pegasus targets
Data relating to devices used by French president Emmanuel Macron and the head of the World Health Organization, among others, has been uncovered in a dataset linked to government use of spyware Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jul 2021
Government shares vision for digitised energy system as it pursues net-zero emissions target
Strategy is geared towards readying the UK energy system for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable power through digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
20 Jul 2021
NCSC’s Cameron urges deeper cyber alliance-building
Speaking to an event in Israel, NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron has praised joint UK-Israeli efforts on security collaboration Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 Jul 2021
Sparsely staffed offices: the new post-pandemic cyber gap
With many offices still operating at limited capacity, a red teaming expert reveals how his job is getting easier, and why this is a problem Continue Reading
By- Kyle Gaertner
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News
20 Jul 2021
NHS Digital tightens rules for GPDPR data scrape
The proposed collection of patient data held by GPs will now only commence when three key criteria have been fulfilled, says NHS Digital Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: A return to the office is not a return to normal
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Mark Ward
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News
19 Jul 2021
UK, US confirm Chinese state backed MS Exchange Server attacks
UK and US governments, alongside the EU and Nato, have formally attributed the March 2021 Microsoft Exchange Server attacks to Chinese state-backed actors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
19 Jul 2021
Tips to minimise vulnerabilities in web and mobile apps
Agile software development can sometimes be at odds with secure by design principles. We look at how organisations are balancing security with coding Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Jul 2021
Lawyers take EncroChat hacking operation to French supreme court
Lawyers head to French supreme court after appeals court finds EnroChat inception legal under French law Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jul 2021
UK workforce needs reskilling for net-zero transition
Green Jobs Taskforce report looks at how the UK’s workforce can be skilled up to support the transition to net zero Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Jul 2021
Privacy Shield: US surveillance law reforms essential for EU-US data, says EU parliamentary study
EU Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs study calls for major reforms of US spying laws to enable an EU-US data-sharing agreement to replace Privacy Shield Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Jul 2021
UK should set up digital task forces to transform governance
Commission for Smart Government paper sets out recommendations for how government can use digital technologies to better serve citizens’ needs, and calls for it to set up new digital task forces Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2021
REvil ransomware crew drops offline, reasons murky
The REvil ransomware operation appears to have gone dark, but claims about its demise are almost certainly exaggerated Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jul 2021
More than half of European IT outsourcing spending will soon be on cloud services
Cloud services will soon be the largest part of the IT services market in Europe, as enterprises invest in them as part of their Covid-19 recovery strategies Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Jul 2021
Multiple Microsoft bugs being actively exploited
Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday update fixes 117 vulnerabilities, 13 rated as critical and four already being actively exploited Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jul 2021
Secureworks sets up in EU datacentre for XDR services
New datacentre location helps Secureworks’ customers meet EU data residency requirements Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jul 2021
UK Cyber Security Council calls for new push on training
Too many companies have cut back on security training and development during the pandemic, says UK Cyber Security Council Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
09 Jul 2021
Professionals need protection from the Computer Misuse Act
The UK needs cyber legislation fit for the 21st century, so it is important for the industry to get behind the government’s proposed reform of the Computer Misuse Act Continue Reading
By- Martin Smith, SASIG
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Opinion
09 Jul 2021
Are you betting your future on the worst gambling odds in the world?
Gambling is a high-risk strategy. Doing nothing in the face of the threat from ransomware and hoping for the best provides some of the worst odds you will ever come across Continue Reading
By- Elliot Rose, PA Consulting
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Opinion
09 Jul 2021
Choose the right ITSM tool for digital era success
IT service management (ITSM) tools are essential for many organisations to help optimise the design, delivery, support, use and governance of IT, but not all ITSM solutions are created equal, therefore selecting the right one is crucial Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Jul 2021
Developers have a moral duty to create ethical AI
Corsight AI publishes report on how organisations can develop more human-centric AI and biometric technologies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
08 Jul 2021
Why identity is the central problem for the future of the internet
As debate rages over who has the right to control user identities online, is the concept of decentralised identity about to have its day? Continue Reading
By- Nick Lambert
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Opinion
08 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: Reopening is an opportunity to reassess wider security posture
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Louise Barber, Turnkey Consulting
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News
07 Jul 2021
ICO to probe Hancock over private email use
Former health secretary faces an investigation by the UK’s data protection watchdog over his use of private email to conduct government business Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2021
Former Bank of England CIO joins Co-op Group as CTO
Rob Elsey joins the Co-op Group at a time when the organisation is undergoing major digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jul 2021
How the UK Cyber Security Council plans to professionalise security
As chair of the new UK Cyber Security Council, Claudia Natanson is in a superb position to develop professional standards in IT security and she intends to fundamentally reimagine what a security job actually is Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: As offices reopen, address patching and ‘build drift’
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2021
Bank of England searches for new CIO amid once-in-a-generation project
The Bank of England is recruiting a head of IT during a period of major change in its core IT system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jul 2021
Cyber insurance costs up by a third
The frequency and severity of ransomware attacks is a leading factor behind a substantial increase in the cost of obtaining cyber security insurance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jul 2021
BA reaches settlement in data breach group action
A group action against BA following its 2018 data breach has been successfully settled Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: Returning workers to the office: Is your security posture up to date?
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Rasika Somasiri
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Opinion
05 Jul 2021
Going back to office networks, only to dismantle them once and for all
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Alexei Balaganski
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News
05 Jul 2021
REvil crew wants $70m in Kaseya ransomware heist
Two days after one of the largest ransomware attacks in history by the REvil/Sodinokibi gang, the security community is assessing its next moves, while over 1,000 victims remain in limbo Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jul 2021
Berlin court finds EncroChat intercept evidence cannot be used in criminal trials
In a major setback for police hacking operations, Berlin’s regional court has decided that intercepted data from the EncroChat phone network should not be used in criminal prosecutions Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
02 Jul 2021
The secret to building a future-proof cyber security team
In a post-pandemic digital world, where cyber criminals see a feast of opportunities, what are the secrets to building a world-class cyber security function? Continue Reading
By- Russ Kirby
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News
02 Jul 2021
UK needs legislation with specific focus on biometric technologies
The UK’s former biometrics commissioner has told MPs that Parliament should explicitly legislate on the use of biometric technologies so it is clear to both police and private companies which uses are acceptable Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Jul 2021
UK government issues “safety by design” guidance for tech firms
The guidance is designed to help technology companies embed safer design for users into their services in anticipation of the Online Safety Bill becoming law Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Jul 2021
US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launches ransomware assessment tool
Newly launched service will help US organisations understand how prepared they are to deal with a ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Jul 2021
Cyber espionage campaign targeted central Asian states
The Afghan, Kyrgyz and Uzbek governments are all thought to have been targeted by the same APT Continue Reading