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
18 Nov 2024
How banks are navigating the AI landscape
Industry experts discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in banking, while addressing the challenges and governance implications of integrating AI into financial services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Oct 2024
Dell CTO: Enterprise AI poised to take off in 2025
After a period of experimentation, the building blocks are in place for wider enterprise adoption of AI, says Dell Technologies’ global CTO, John Roese Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
04 Feb 2020
Caribbean island hospital rebuilds after hurricane with DataCore
Hurricane Irma tore the roof off a server room and flooded IT hardware, but that was an opportunity to rebuild redundant IT using DataCore’s SANsymphony software-defined storage Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
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News
04 Feb 2020
Acronis CEO bullish as specialist goes beyond backup
Acronis is set to launch Cyber Protect as it rides a wave of confidence based on increasing revenues and investor funding. Will the backup-plus-cyber protection calculation pay off? Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
04 Feb 2020
The fight against cyber crime: Why cooperation matters
With the WEF’s Global Risk Report 2019 ranking cyber attack in the top five global risks, we now see rising consensus at institutional level that no individual stakeholder can address the breadth of security challenges we face today Continue Reading
By- Elisabetta Zaccaria
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News
04 Feb 2020
MI5 faces court ruling over unlawful surveillance warrants
Privacy groups Liberty and Privacy International ask the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to order MI5 to disclose full details of ‘unlawful’ conduct, after classified documents reveal the spy agency failed to comply with surveillance laws Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
04 Feb 2020
Security Think Tank: Facing the challenge of zero trust
In theory, the elimination of trust on the network simplifies IT security, but zero trust also brings new complications and new challenges. How should CISOs go about moving their organisations from traditional network security to a zero-trust architecture? Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2020
Cost-cutting and digital transformation spur increased European IT outsourcing in 2019
The need to rein in costs while digitally transforming has led to growth in traditional and as-a-service base outsourcing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Feb 2020
Government refuses request to pay legal costs for subpostmasters in Post Office case
The government has refused to pay the huge legal costs subpostmasters incurred in their battle with the government-owned Post Office, which they won Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
03 Feb 2020
Security Think Tank: Zero trust – just another name for the basics?
In theory, the elimination of trust on the network simplifies IT security, but zero trust also brings new complications and new challenges. How should CISOs go about moving their organisations from traditional network security to a zero-trust architecture? Continue Reading
By- Tim Holman, 2-sec
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News
31 Jan 2020
Davos: The clock is ticking on climate change but cyber crime and emerging technologies add to risks
Climate change, natural disasters, extreme weather and loss of biodiversity are the greatest risks we face. With cyber conflicts, state-sponsored hacking and internet fragmentation, doing nothing is not an option, says the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2020
Avast cans data harvesting subsidiary after outcry
Avast will close its Jumpshot big data unit following repeated allegations of inappropriate handling of customer data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Jan 2020
Sorting out the Dutch government’s IT mess
Tech experts discuss the challenges and potential solutions to the Netherlands government’s IT problems Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
29 Jan 2020
NHS suffers fewer ransomware attacks, but threat persists
Ransomware attacks against the NHS have tapered off dramatically, according to statistics obtained under FoI legislation, but this does not mean the threat has diminished Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
29 Jan 2020
Podcast: How to boost staff awareness of compliance
Employee awareness of compliance, of the laws and regulations that affect your business, is vital, in some cases even mandatory. We look at the key ways to achieve it Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Feature
28 Jan 2020
Top four compliance considerations for SMEs
We look at the key data compliance regulations that affect smaller companies – such as GDPR, the Data Protection Act, PCI-DSS and PECR – and some key industry-specific frameworks Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2020
Data privacy benefits outweigh spend, says Cisco
Cisco’s 2020 data privacy study shows organisations can generate substantial returns on their data privacy and protection spending Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jan 2020
Cyber gangsters publish staff passwords following ‘Sodinokibi’ attack on car parts group Gedia
Sodinokibi hacking group steps up pressure on German automotive manufacturer by publishing information, including the CEO’s computer password and sensitive details of its IT systems, on the internet Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jan 2020
Travelex hackers shut down German car parts company Gedia in massive ‘cyber attack’
Car parts manufacturer says cyber attack will have far-reaching consequences for its business, and it has put emergency plans in place to continue deliveries Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
23 Jan 2020
Seven projects funded to explore CAV security
The winners of the Cyber Securities Feasibility Studies contest, exploring cyber security for self-driving cars, have been revealed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Jan 2020
End-user security ignorance laid bare in new report
Proofpoint’s 2020 State of the Phish report highlights an urgent need for better user training and reporting Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jan 2020
Computer Misuse Act ‘crying out for reform’
Group of campaigners says the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 risks criminalising cyber security professionals and needs reforming Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Jan 2020
ICO code sets out digital privacy standards for children
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published its Age Appropriate Design Code, a set of 15 standards that online platforms must meet to protect the privacy of younger users Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jan 2020
Singapore updates model AI governance framework
Second edition of Singapore’s artificial intelligence governance framework includes new guidance, use cases and a self-assessment guide Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Podcast
21 Jan 2020
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 43
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna talk about the loan charge review that is bearing down on IT contractors, the Tech Talent Charter, Windows 7, and combating loneliness among remote workers Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
21 Jan 2020
Loan charge under review: HMRC to invest £200,000 in readying IT systems for planned policy changes
Tax collection agency counts costs of having to upgrade IT systems to prepare for incoming changes to its controversial loan charge disguised remuneration policy, which has left thousands of IT contractors facing financial ruin Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
20 Jan 2020
GDPR nets more than €100m in fines, with more to come
Fines totalling €114m have already been collected under GDPR, and this figure will spike in 2020 if the UK regulator succeeds in imposing record fines on BA and Marriott Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jan 2020
App developers sue Facebook over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
Lawsuit is based on leaked internal Facebook documents obtained and published by Computer Weekly and NBC last year Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Jan 2020
CAA debuts aviation cyber security assurance scheme
Civil Aviation Authority and Crest announce the first companies to be accredited under the CAA’s new cyber security oversight scheme, Assure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Jan 2020
UK’s phone and internet bulk data surveillance unlawful, says EU court opinion
The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice issues legal opinions finding that the UK, French and Belgian bulk surveillance regimes are unlawful Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Jan 2020
TSB signs up IBM Services and announces Edinburgh tech hub
TSB has contracted IBM to provide hybrid cloud services as part of its £120m digital transformation plans, which will see more tech jobs in Scotland Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Jan 2020
Last Windows 7 patch updates critical remote desktop flaw
It is no longer being supported with free updates, but Microsoft's final Patch Tuesday for Windows 7 fixes a major flaw in the 10-year-old operating system Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Jan 2020
LGBTQ+ social app Grindr accused of breaching GDPR
Norwegian Consumer Council files complaints about LGBTQ+ social networking app, alleging it is in breach of the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jan 2020
Travelex to begin restoring foreign exchange services two weeks after ‘Sodinokibi’ attack
Travelex says it is making “good progress” in its recovery and is to begin restoring electronic foreign exchange services, but is silent about whether it has agreed to pay hackers a $6m ransom to decrypt computer files Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
10 Jan 2020
Learning from the Travelex cyber attack: Failing to prepare is preparing to fail
The key lesson to take from the Travelex breach is that an effective response to a breach is a critical business function and no longer the sole province of the IT department Continue Reading
By- Brian Honan, BH Consulting
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News
09 Jan 2020
Travelex hackers threaten to sell credit card data on dark web
Sodinokibi cyber gangsters have threatened to sell Travelex customers’ private data on a Russian underground cyber crime forum if it fails to pay a $6m ransom Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
09 Jan 2020
DRaaS decisions: Key choices in disaster recovery as a service
We examine the key decisions when considering DRaaS. Whether to go full self-service, assisted or managed will depend on what you need to protect and your in-house resources Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2020
New GDPR service aims to ease compliance challenges
Security consultants claim their software platform will address a pressing need for an effective and efficient means of complying with data protection rules Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jan 2020
Half of UK citizens want tighter data regulations
Over 50% of UK citizens believe the gathering and use of personal data should be subject to more stringent government oversight, according to Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jan 2020
Government confirms IR35 private sector reforms under review ahead of April 2020 start date
Government honours pledge to embark on a review of its plans to extend the IR35 off-payroll rules to the private sector that will focus on ensuring the changes are introduced in a “smooth” way in April 2020 Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
07 Jan 2020
Broadcom flogs Symantec enterprise security unit to Accenture
Acquisition is set to make Accenture a global leader in managed cyber security services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jan 2020
Cyber gangsters demand payment from Travelex after ‘Sodinokibi’ attack
Cyber criminals are demanding payment to decrypt Travelex’s computer files after a devastating malware attack. New questions have been raised about the security of Travelex’s computer network after it emerged the company waited eight months to patch vulnerable VPN servers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Jan 2020
Suspected ransomware attack causes worldwide disruption for Travelex
Travelex switches off computer systems and resorts to cash-only currency sales after malware attack. Insiders claim the currency exchange chain has been hit by ransomware which has left critical files containing customer data encrypted Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jan 2020
Google Health pioneers breast cancer AI scanning
An algorithm developed by Google Health promises to reduce the likelihood of patients being wrongly diagnosed, and improve abnormal mammogram scan identification Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Jan 2020
California’s CCPA an opportunity for security industry to do better
California’s consumer protection and data privacy laws came into effect on 1 January 2020, and present a golden opportunity for the cyber security practitioners Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jan 2020
Interview: Why we need a GDPR for dead people
Back in 2000, there was no Facebook or Twitter and the smartphone revolution had not begun. Today, digital identities outlive the people they represent Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
31 Dec 2019
Top 10 investigative stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 investigative stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Dec 2019
Top 10 software development stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 software development stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Dec 2019
Loan charge review results: Government agrees to policy amendments to cut tax bills of 30,000 people
The government has announced a package of amendments to the loan charge policy that will remove 11,000 people from its scope, and cut the tax bills of 30,000 others Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
19 Dec 2019
EU court opinion finds EU-US data transfers lawful but raises questions over Privacy Shield
The Advocate General of the European Court says standard contractual clauses are lawful, but raises questions over the impact of US surveillance on the legality of Privacy Shield Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2019
New UK government pledges to accelerate gigabit broadband delivery
New Conservative government’s Queen’s Speech reaffirms commitment to providing gigabit broadband access across the UK, but provides no specific timetable to meet commitments and targets Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Dec 2019
Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
19 Dec 2019
Human factors are critical to securing digital transformation
Sourcing the latest cyber security technology to support digital transformation projects is all well and good, but it’s meaningless if you fail to address your organisational culture and the people within it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Dec 2019
European Court of Justice rules that under-licensing is IP theft
Ruling from the European Court of Justice says that French mobile operator, Free Mobile, infringed the copyright of software company IT development Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
18 Dec 2019
Major US tech companies named in lawsuit over mining deaths of Congolese children
Multinational technology companies have been accused of knowingly benefiting from human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Feature
17 Dec 2019
What are the key issues facing healthcare CIOs?
Six healthcare IT leaders give their views on the major challenges for digital transformation across the NHS Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2019
Subpostmasters proved right on IT system failures as calls for full public inquiry mount
Post Office has been “in denial” about the robustness of its core retail system, which a judge said was to blame for problems experienced by subpostmasters in a multimillion-pound group action Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Dec 2019
Alarm bells ring, the IoT is listening
With Christmas bearing down on us, a series of vulnerability disclosures has drawn attention to the parlous state of IoT security, and serves as a timely warning to people planning to buy smart devices as gifts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Dec 2019
New government faces calls to urgently deliver on pre-election pledge to review IR35 reforms
Contracting groups and trade associations say prime minister Boris Johnson must deliver on his party’s pledge to review the IR35 reforms and allay fears that it was an empty promise made to secure votes Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Opinion
13 Dec 2019
Security Think Tank: Data-centric security requires context and understanding
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
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13 Dec 2019
Subpostmasters got the best deal possible in legal battle with the Post Office, says lawyer
Subpostmasters ended their legal battle with the Post Office at the optimal time, according to the lawyer that managed the High Court action Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 Dec 2019
Top tips for avoiding and dealing with data breaches
Been hacked, lost a laptop or sent an email to the wrong address? Do you need to notify anyone and what should you do? Find out in this simple guide Continue Reading
By- Andrew Jerrard and Guy Cartwright, Coffin Mew
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E-Zine
12 Dec 2019
CW Europe: Deutsche Bank creates innovation division
German banking giant Deutsche Bank is opening a division focused on innovation which will be led by former SAP executive Bernd Leukert. It will create agile teams with business and infrastructure divisions leading teams of technologists, using agile principles. Also read why China’s Huawei has offered governments an anti-industrial espionage commitment, and how software robots are helping social workers in Sweden. Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2019
Lloyd's of London secures £300m for digital transformation
Lloyd's of London has secured funding for a modernisation programme that will start next year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
11 Dec 2019
How CI/CD helps digital organisations
Developments in technology have transformed IT management practices. We discuss the management implications of using CI/CD to drive digitisation initiatives Continue Reading
By- Roman Jouravlev, Axelos
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News
11 Dec 2019
Post Office settles legal dispute with subpostmasters, ending 20-year battle for lead claimant
The Post Office has settled its long-running legal dispute with subpostmasters, and will pay £57.75m in damages Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
11 Dec 2019
Security Think Tank: Risk-based response critical to protect data
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
10 Dec 2019
Scottish Justice Committee wants extra powers for biometrics commissioner
Members of Scottish Parliament in the Justice Committee have welcomed the creation of a biometrics commissioner for Scotland, but want ensure that they have the ‘necessary teeth’ for the job Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Dec 2019
US Department of Justice orders Ericsson to pay $1bn fine to settle bribery case
Swedish comms tech giant admitted what US attorney described as “years-long campaign of corruption in five countries to solidify its grip on telecommunications business” Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Dec 2019
Dutch government must sort IT mess as priority
Dutch government lacks the knowledge and skills for its own IT strategy, according to scathing report Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Opinion
05 Dec 2019
Security Think Tank: Time for a devolution of responsibility
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2019
Huawei mounts legal challenge to US subsidy programme ban
Chinese tech giant fights back against FCC ban on carriers in the rural US from using the Universal Service Fund to buy its equipment and designation as threat to US national security Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
04 Dec 2019
Security Think Tank: Optimise data-centric strategies with AI
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
By- Stuart Lyons, PA Consulting
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News
03 Dec 2019
General Election 2019: Which manifesto is best for the UK’s tech sector?
Computer Weekly breaks down each political party’s technology policies ahead of the upcoming General Election to see how they compare Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
03 Dec 2019
Cyber security: How to avoid a disastrous PICNIC
Fieldfisher’s David Lorimer examines how individual employees often facilitate cyber attacks, and what can be done to reduce the risk Continue Reading
By- David Lorimer, Fieldfisher
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Opinion
03 Dec 2019
Liberal Democrats: We want to lead the world in ethical, inclusive technology
Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP and party spokesperson for digital, culture, media and sport, writes about the party's technology policies ahead of the upcoming General Election Continue Reading
By- Layla Moran, Liberal Democrats
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News
03 Dec 2019
Survey finds most firms don’t respond to GDPR requests in time
Most organisations do not respond to requests for GDPR data in the one month allowed, while many return incorrect data. The education sector does best, but the public sector lags behind Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
03 Dec 2019
Chinese web users take more risks than Brits or Americans
A research paper published by the University of Birmingham seems to show that differences in cultural values have an impact both on risky behaviour online and legal regulation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
28 Nov 2019
Ensuring your supplier onboarding process doesn’t undercut small suppliers
Given the unprecedented speed of global business, many companies are increasingly dependent on a great many third-party suppliers Continue Reading
By- Guy Harrison , Doew Jones Risk & Compliance
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News
28 Nov 2019
TSB neglected to assess capabilities of main IT provider in its failed system migration
TSB failed to properly assess and manage the internal service provider that lead its botched IT migration Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
28 Nov 2019
Five essential steps to a sound disaster recovery plan
We walk through the key steps to develop a disaster recovery plan – from risk assessment and setting recovery objectives, to the plan itself and a testing regime to keep it fresh Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2019
Conservatives urged to join Labour, Lib Dems and SNP in committing to post-election IR35 review
With several major political parties making pre-election pledges to conduct a review of the IR35 tax avoidance reforms, pressure is growing on the Tories to follow suit Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
28 Nov 2019
General Election 2019: the Scottish National Party’s technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third General Election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Scottish National Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
27 Nov 2019
The super-resilient organisation
We need to build super-resilient organisations that can not only survive in a tempestuous world, but become energised by it Continue Reading
By- Ade McCormack, Auridian Consulting
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News
26 Nov 2019
Facebook undermined rivals in bid to dominate global messaging
Facebook used buyouts and bullying tactics towards competitors to grow its business empire, documents leaked to Computer Weekly reveal Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
- Crina Boros
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News
25 Nov 2019
General Election 2019: The Lib Dems’ technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third General Election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Liberal Democrat Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Mystery surrounds leak of four billion user records
Threat researchers uncover four billion user records on a wide-open Elasticsearch server but who left them there is a mystery Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
Court of Appeal dismisses Post Office application to appeal damning judgment
The Court of Appeal has rejected a Post Office application to appeal judgments made in the first trial of its multimillion-pound battle with subpostmasters over IT system failures. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Nov 2019
IT chiefs recognise the risks of artificial intelligence bias
Artificial intelligence promises to change the way businesses operate. IT leaders are now taking bias in AI algorithms seriously Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
22 Nov 2019
TSB tech woes continue with overnight systems failure
TSB customers have experienced problems receiving money into their accounts due to an IT error, just days after the bank was slammed in a report on its IT problems last year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
22 Nov 2019
Digital advancement means we're measuring the economy wrong
When accountants work out how much UK business is investing in the future, it's stuck in a world of depreciated assets – ignoring the huge changes brought about by cloud and software as a service Continue Reading
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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Feature
21 Nov 2019
SME disaster recovery made easy with cloud, hybrid and HCI
Disaster recovery is a lot easier for small businesses than it used to be, with use of the cloud, hybrid cloud, physical and virtual appliances, and hyper-converged infrastructure all among the choices on offer Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2019
Massive increase in fraud attacks on TSB customers during IT meltdown
There was a massive spike in attempts by fraudsters to steal from TSB customers when the bank’s IT systems failed in 2018 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Nov 2019
Conservatives slammed over social media trickery
The Conservative Party has been caught spreading online disinformation during the General Election campaign for a second time Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Public sector risks downplayed by senior IT leaders
Sophos reveals a significant cyber security perception gap between senior IT and security leaders in the public sector and their front-line teams Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Nov 2019
Trade associations dial down anger on Labour’s broadband plans
Anger at the Labour Party’s proposals on full-fibre broadband have persisted, but more nuanced views have emerged from fibre associations Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Nov 2019
Microsoft increases data protection for enterprises following Dutch MoJ audit
Last year’s audit by the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security got the attention of the European Data Protection Supervisor. Now Microsoft has reacted Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 Nov 2019
PCI DSS payment security compliance drops again
Worldwide, barely one-third of companies are maintaining full compliance with the PCI DSS security standard – and the numbers are falling Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Nov 2019
Shared responsibility model key to solving 5G security problem
Both buyers and sellers need to cooperate to solve the thorny issues around 5G security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Nov 2019
Major report on TSB IT disaster expected soon
A damning report into the 2018 IT disaster at TSB is expected to heavily criticise executives when it is published in November Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Nov 2019
Morrisons in new appeal over data breach fine
The Supreme Court has heard an appeal from retailer Morrisons as it attempts to overturn prior judgments holding it liable for a 2014 leak of employee data Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Nov 2019
Security Think Tank: Cloud security is a shared responsibility
Misconfigured cloud environments are increasingly identified as the source of damaging data breaches and leaks, raising serious questions for enterprises. Where does responsibility for data security in the cloud lie, and how can security professionals best work with their teams and cloud providers to resolve the problem? Continue Reading