IT risk management
Risk management is an increasingly important discipline for IT leaders, with regulatory compliance an ever-present consideration and the amount of legislation and regulation concerning data security on the rise. We examine the issues around IT risk management and the best practices that IT managers need to know.
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News
20 Nov 2024
Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom
Technology secretary Peter Kyle sets out the government’s strategic priorities for how Ofcom should approach regulating online safety, including embedding safety by design and supporting innovation in technologies to help protect people online Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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19 Nov 2024
AI readiness stalls in APAC
Despite significant investment in AI, only 15% of organisations in Asia-Pacific are ready to deploy the technology today, according to Cisco’s latest regional AI readiness survey Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Overinvestment breeds overconfidence among security pros
CISOs have made an abundance of security investments in multiple suppliers, but this might not be the right approach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
Singapore payment card data compromised by JavaScript sniffers
Raw data of thousands of payment cards issued by Singapore banks stolen by the online equivalent of a traditional card sniffer Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Sep 2019
Enterprises exposed to data loss by cloud configuration errors
Only 1% of misconfigured cloud environments are spotted and attackers are capitalising on this, claims McAfee Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2019
Facebook automatically generates pages for Islamic State and Al-Qaeda
Facebook algorithms have auto-generated hundreds of Facebook pages for the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda and Ansar al-Sharia, according to a whistleblower Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2019
Universities tempting targets for cyber criminals, warns NCSC
As hundreds of thousands of students prepare for the new academic year, universities have been warned that they are at high risk of cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Sep 2019
Ensign InfoSecurity opens global headquarters in Singapore
The Singapore-based cyber security firm’s new headquarters will also be home to a new security operations centre that will be supported by Singapore-centric threat intelligence Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
16 Sep 2019
Inside blockchain and its various applications
We explore the technology around blockchain shaping how businesses use data Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2019
When AIs go to war: Autonomous cyber weapons ‘inevitable’
CISOs must start thinking about how to engage with intelligent, adaptive, non-human attackers, says Trend Micro’s Rik Ferguson Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Sep 2019
UN agency Unicef praised for response to accidental data leak
The UN’s children’s agency has disclosed an inadvertent leak of personal data belonging to users of its online learning platform Agora Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
12 Sep 2019
CW Europe: Dutch authorities call temporary halt to datacentre construction
Two Dutch municipalities are putting all datacentre construction on hold while they put together a strategy to help them control developments. A local alderman said datacentres take up a lot of space and place a large burden on the electricity grid. Also read how France is racing ahead of Germany in making the most of service companies in India, and about Google’s plans for a new datacentre and technology training hub in Finland. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Sep 2019
Regulators globally are shaping up to rein in Facebook
We need to move fast and fix Facebook, before it breaks us Continue Reading
By- Leighton Andrews , Cardiff Business School
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News
11 Sep 2019
Nordic countries deepen collaboration with Estonia-based cyber security operation
Nordic countries are now working closer with Nato’s Estonia-based centre of excellence in cyber security Continue Reading
By- Gerard O’Dwyer
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News
11 Sep 2019
GDPR non-compliance worse than feared
Over half of UK businesses do not yet appear to be fully GDPR-compliant, and many have de-prioritised their compliance efforts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Sep 2019
UK calls for cyber capacity-building at UN security group
The UK’s representative to a United Nations cyber security working group has called for increased investment in capacity around cyber security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Sep 2019
BT gears up to take on rogue drones
BT’s Enterprise unit is offering customers an anti-drone security solution to protect their physical sites from intrusion Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
10 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: The case for blockchain-based identity
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
By- Richard Hunt, Turnkey Consulting
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E-Zine
10 Sep 2019
A tech boost for social care
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we explore how local authorities across the UK have been looking at assistive technologies, ranging from collaborative robots to voice assistants, to support delivery of adult social care services. We also look into the ramifications of HMRC targeting 1,500 GlaxoSmithKline IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Too soon to dismiss blockchain in cyber security
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
06 Sep 2019
Australia government to chart 2020 cyber security strategy
Australia’s home affairs ministry has released a discussion paper to seek views from all segments of society on the country’s next cyber security blueprint Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
06 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Use blockchain for integrity and immutability checks
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2019
Singapore’s SecureAge eyes US market
The Singapore-based supplier of encryption and anti-malware tools has set up a new office in Greater Washington, DC as the next logical step in its global expansion plan Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Sep 2019
Tide Foundation aims to boost password security
While passwordless security remains just out of reach, a non-profit organisation has developed a mechanism that it says makes passwords exponentially more difficult to crack Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
05 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Blockchain is not for everyone, so look carefully before you leap
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Blockchain utility depends on business type and cost
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
TrickBot Trojan switches to stealthy Ostap downloader
Operators of the TrickBot banking Trojan have switched to a new downloader to evade detection and analysis for a high-volume malicious spam campaign targeting business, researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Sep 2019
Cyber criminals tap into web social engineering toolkit
Security researchers have discovered a web social engineering toolkit that enables cyber criminals to create fake update notification campaigns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Sep 2019
CISOs think cloud safer, but security fears remain
The majority of information security leaders think cloud is now safer than on-premise, but security fears remain, with recently breached and highly regulated organisations most concerned, poll reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Sep 2019
At least 47,000 servers vulnerable to remote attack
All organisations using Supermicro servers are being urged to update firmware to block remote attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
03 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Risk mitigation is key to blockchain becoming mainstream
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
By- Mike Yeomans, Information Security Forum
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News
02 Sep 2019
UK organisations join quantum comms pilot
Four UK companies are taking part in a pilot project to build the most secure communication infrastructure in Europe Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
02 Sep 2019
Security Think Tank: Blockchain – balance risk and opportunity for smart security
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
By- RV Raghu, ISACA
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News
02 Sep 2019
CISOs turn to AI, detection, response and education
Information security leaders are looking to artificial intelligence, better detection and response capabilities and user education in the face of cyber threats, but need more budget, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
30 Aug 2019
How to mitigate IoT security risks to tap business benefits
Security concerns are preventing many businesses from adopting IoT-based technologies, but with a bit of planning, the business benefits can be realised by mitigating the risk Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Aug 2019
Social media and enterprise apps pose big security risks
The lack of security policies in many business applications is putting enterprise data at risk and social media apps are the biggest source of malware, a poll of IT professionals reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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29 Aug 2019
UK gets first millionaire ethical hacker
Six months after the first millionaire ethical hacker was announced, five more have been recognised, including a Briton, who have collectively discovered nearly 5,000 vulnerabilities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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29 Aug 2019
Finland’s security agencies collaborate after cyber attacks
National Bureau of Investigations and National Cyber Security Centre aim to increase expertise and capability to defend Finland’s critical IT infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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29 Aug 2019
UK firms getting on top of IT downtime costs
Despite data breach headlines, UK firms are generally improving in their data protection, business continuity, cyber preparedness and understanding of downtime costs, study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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29 Aug 2019
Dutch regulator reveals potential Microsoft privacy breach
Netherlands privacy watchdog has revealed potential breaches while testing Microsoft software changes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Aug 2019
Targeted cyber attacks, including ransomware, on the rise
Governments and healthcare institutions are prime targets of ransomware operators, a report shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
28 Aug 2019
Mitigating social engineering attacks with MFA
The growing frequency of social engineering attacks highlights the increasing need for organisations to take steps to mitigate the effects of phishing Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Most UK firms ignore security in tech investments
Less than a quarter of UK firms prioritise security when investing in new technology, despite the threat of cyber attacks and data protection regulations, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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28 Aug 2019
Ransomware has evolved into a serious enterprise threat
Ransomware has seen a resurgence since the start of 2019, with cyber criminals changing code and tactics to target enterprises and local authorities for higher ransom payments, McAfee researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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27 Aug 2019
Employees, MSPs and developers top third-party risks
Employees, managed service providers and developers are the top sources of third-party risks in terms of data security, a survey reveals, highlighting the value of workplace monitoring Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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26 Aug 2019
VMware’s latest acquisitions point to emerging platform war
VMware’s buyout of Carbon Black and Pivotal is a sign of an emerging platform war following the IBM-Red Hat deal Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
23 Aug 2019
How to bolster IAM strategies using automation
Identity and access management processes and technologies play an important role in security strategies, but organisations and IT professionals need to ensure these strategies are robust enough to deal with new threats Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2019
Majority of organisations struggling with cloud security
The majority of organisations find securing the cloud difficult and more than a quarter feel the shared security responsibility model is unclear, according to a survey of information security professionals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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23 Aug 2019
Kaspersky eyes enterprise business, opens APAC transparency hub
The security firm wants to engage with enterprises and use its newly launched Malaysian Transparency Centre to burnish its credentials Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2019
Security pros reiterate warning against encryption backdoors
The majority of security professionals believe countries with government-mandated encryption backdoors are more susceptible to nation-state cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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22 Aug 2019
A helping hand from the Nordics in the eye of the GDPR storm
Nordic IT companies are well suited to supporting enterprises in their data protection projects, even though openness is more natural to them Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2019
Tech firms join forces to boost cloud security
Top tech firms are to collaborate on open source technologies, tools, frameworks and standards that accelerate the adoption of confidential computing to boost security in cloud and edge computing Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2019
CW Nordics: Copenhagen woos tech startups
Copenhagen offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are setting up with the intention of staying there for the long haul. Also read how shipping giant Maersk is employing a cloud-first strategy to disrupt competition and build innovation, and why three Finnish banks are sharing a core IT platform. Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
Cyber attackers exploiting poor cloud security
More than a third of organisations report a cyber attack on the cloud environment due to a lack of basic cloud security hygiene Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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21 Aug 2019
Box aims to shield businesses from data loss threat
Box has introduced an add-in to its cloud-based collaboration platform to lock down and monitor access to files and folders Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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21 Aug 2019
Healthcare faces triple cyber threat, says FireEye
Criminal and nation-state cyber attackers are increasingly targeting the healthcare industry to steal data, carry out espionage and cause disruption, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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21 Aug 2019
Security concerns blocking UK digital transformation
The majority of UK firms are holding off adopting new, more efficient and cost effective technology because they are failing to see cyber security as a driver of strategic value, report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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21 Aug 2019
Silence APT group eyes APAC banks
Russian-speaking advanced persistent threat group has set its sights on banks in the region, customising its arsenal for targeted attacks Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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20 Aug 2019
Human error a big risk to ICS cyber security, study shows
Despite the rise in automation, industrial processes are at risk due to human error, a report on industrial cyber security reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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20 Aug 2019
How IT pros are building resilience against email security threats
For most people, emails are an easy and harmless way to communicate in the workplace, but they could also be a security disaster waiting to happen Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2019
Malware still top security threat, say infosec pros
Malware remains the top security threat to organisations, with ransomware still considered to be the top malware threat and lack of budget the biggest obstacle to defence, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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20 Aug 2019
Even fintech startups battling to meet cyber security challenges
A study shows that most fintech startups, like most banks, are failing to address vulnerabilities in the web and mobile applications, underlining the scale of the challenge Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Aug 2019
UK financial account takeovers up, report warns
Commercial cyber criminal services are helping to drive up the number of account takeovers, a fraud report for the first half of the year shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Aug 2019
Q2 shows ransomware proliferation, Kaspersky warns
Ransomware modifications have more than doubled in the past year, the number of ransomware families has grown, and the number of attempted infections is up nearly 50% Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Aug 2019
How EDR is moving beyond the endpoint
An emerging breed of detection and response offerings is going beyond endpoints to collect and decipher telemetry data from across the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Aug 2019
Passwordless enterprise already possible, says RSA
The passwordless enterprise is getting easier to attain as the security industry gears up to support a passwordless future, says RSA’s identity chief Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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16 Aug 2019
New approach to risk management needed, says Gartner
Most third-party risks are discovered after the initial due diligence period, Gartner study shows, highlighting the need for a new approach to risk management and the importance of effective access controls Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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15 Aug 2019
2019 set to be another record year for data breaches
The number of data breach incidents continues to rise and looks set to reach another record this year, with the business sector first in the firing line, according to a mid-year breach report Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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15 Aug 2019
Most UK financial firms hit by cyber attack in the past year
The majority of UK financial companies are failing to prevent cyber security incidents, mainly because of employees failing to follow security policies and a lack of security budget, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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15 Aug 2019
Melbourne researchers uncover privacy lapses in transport dataset
A team of University of Melbourne researchers has been able to re-identify individuals from a public transport dataset, raising serious privacy, safety and security issues Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
14 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Data architecture and security must evolve in parallel
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
By- Deshini Newman, (ISC)²
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14 Aug 2019
Publicly accessible biometric database highlights key failings
The discovery of a publicly accessible database of biometric information highlights failings by the supplier, the need for supply chain security, and the challenges of using biometric data Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2019
DCMS funding aims to increase diversity in cyber sector
A funding round has been announced as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) with aims of encouraging more diverse talent into the UK’s cyber security sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
14 Aug 2019
GDPR faces growing pains across Europe
The General Data Protection Regulation is over a year old now, but it faces challenges across Europe where compliance has taken place at different speeds Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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14 Aug 2019
Cyber criminal collaboration intensifies
The level of cooperation between high-profile cyber threat groups has shifted up a gear, enabling a higher level of automation and making attribution more difficult, research shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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14 Aug 2019
Digital domain identified as major security threat by Norway’s intelligence service
Norway's intelligence services has revealed the extent of the threat posed to the country by cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
14 Aug 2019
Norman evasive cryptominer conquers networks
Cryptomining malware designed to evade detection is capable of invading every device in targeted companies, researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
14 Aug 2019
UK finance regulator gives extra time for companies to meet payment security rules
Financial Conduct Authority gives companies under its watch an extra 18 months to meet an EU payments security standard Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
13 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Data architects should be key allies of infosec pros
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2019
UK businesses still overlooking human element in security
Most UK businesses are still failing to address the human element in cyber security as part of an integrated approach, exposing themselves unnecessarily to cyber criminal attacks, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Aug 2019
BACnet IoT building automation devices vulnerable to attack
A security researcher has revealed that internet-connected building automating devices using the BACnet communication protocol are vulnerable to cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
13 Aug 2019
How tech experts could earn millions as whistleblowers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a tech expert is set to earn millions after successfully blowing the whistle on vulnerabilities in Cisco’s video surveillance software. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the issues around big data architecture. And we look at how the end of Windows 7 could spark a new era for desktop productivity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2019
Phishing top security threat to business
A new Telefónica security service for business shows that phishing is the most-blocked threat and smaller businesses are a popular attack target in the first two months of deployment Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
12 Aug 2019
Digital transformation driving security rethink
Organisations are focusing on internet of things and cloud in developing cyber defence systems, study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
12 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Balancing data accessibility with security controls
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
By- Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting
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News
09 Aug 2019
McAfee warns of serious security flaw in building controller
Security researchers have demonstrated how simple flaws in building controllers could allow malicious actors to manipulate control systems with devastating effect, highlighting the importance of operational technology security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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09 Aug 2019
F-Secure warns of F5 Big IP-related security issue
F-Secure has discovered security issues relating to an F5 device that it says could potentially turn hundreds of thousands of load balancers into beachheads for cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
09 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Communication, processes and tech: A new beginning for security
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
By- Ramsés Gallego, Isaca
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News
09 Aug 2019
NCC Group warns of security risks of leading printers
Researchers uncover more than 35 vulnerabilities in six leading enterprise printers, many of which could allow access to corporate networks, underlining the need to counter security risks of embedded systems Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Aug 2019
Whistleblowers: James Glenn’s battle with Cisco opens new front on cyber security
James Glenn, a 42-year-old security specialist, fought a 10-year legal battle with Cisco after blowing the whistle on serious security flaws. He lost his job, but has no regrets Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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08 Aug 2019
Ransomware a continued threat to business, report warns
Businesses are increasingly becoming the most popular targets for ransomware, which remains a top cyber threat around the world, especially in the US, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Aug 2019
Cyber criminals hijacking legitimate website comms
Criminals are exploiting firms’ use of online feedback methods to distribute spam and phishing emails, security researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Aug 2019
Can you trust pen-testers?
Pen-testers have knowingly posted security workarounds on the public internet that are now commonly used by hackers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
08 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Security is a business, not an IT function
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Aug 2019
CW Benelux: Dutch academic hunts the personality behind the hacker
Rutger Leukfeldt, senior researcher on cyber crime at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement, is working to help organisations understand the personalities behind criminal hackers. Also in this issue, read about research that shows over half of Dutch organisations admit their knowledge of blockchain is substandard. We also feature an article about ABN Amro’s work with researchers to explore how quantum computing can be used to secure online banking. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Southeast Asian ‘white hat’ urges more countries to sign the Paris Call
A renowned ethical hacker in Malaysia has called for more nations to support the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace to counter the threat of cyber warfare Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Aug 2019
Security Think Tank: Dialogue between data architects and security leads is essential
How can infosec pros and data architects work together to support business goals and achieve a good level of cyber security? Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
Shared files in the cloud are a top ransomware target
Vectra 2019 Spotlight report shows recent ransomware attacks cast a wider net to ensnare cloud, datacentre and enterprise infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Aug 2019
FireEye identifies dual nature Chinese cyber threat group
Security researchers have identified a China-based cyber threat group engaged in state-spored espionage in parallel with cyber criminal activities targeting multiple industries worldwide Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Aug 2019
Industry collaborates to patch SwapGS CPU vulnerability
Newly disclosed SwapGS vulnerability in modern processors has been patched in Windows, Linux and ChromeOS, underlining the importance of keeping systems up to date Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Aug 2019
African bank foils suspected North Korean cyber attack
An African bank is among the financial institutions to be targeted by North Korea’s multi-billion dollar cyber theft campaign to support its weapons programmes Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Aug 2019
Most UK firms lack confidence in disaster recovery
Only a third of UK firms are confident in their ability to recover from cyber attacks and other disasters, with business continuity still relatively low on the agenda, a study reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst