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Hacktivism: good or evil?

IT lawyer Dai Davis looks at the rise of hacktivism and its impact on business and international politics Continue Reading

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• Dai Davis, Percy Crow Davis & Co

Government finally ends e-Borders programme

The government has formally ended the troubled e-Borders programme, with its intended functions merged into a new project Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Microsoft takes aim at passwords

Microsoft says it is determined to solve the problem of ineffective authentication that relies on usernames and passwords Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Bank of England publishes Waking Shark II cyber security exercise results

Bank of England publishes the results of its Waking Shark II security exercise, which tested financial institutions' contingency plans for cyber attack Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

The IT risks facing Universal Credit

Despite Iain Duncan Smith's robust defence of his flagship welfare reform policy, Universal Credit, evidence to the contrary continues to mount Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Security considerations for UK enterprises

This Research Snapshot from Vanson Bourne looks at IT security spending trends, awareness of cyber-threats, and the factors perceived as the biggest security risks for organisations. Continue Reading

Global profiles of the fraudster

Computers, rather than conmen, are set to be the future face of fraud, as criminals turn to robotics in an effort to avoid detection, this report from KPMG reveals. Continue Reading

Identity assurance system moves into beta test phase

The Government Digital Service has started testing of a key system to support plans for citizens to securely prove their identity when accessing online public services Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Government overhauls security classification to fit digital age

In its first overhaul since World War II the government is consolidating six security bands to three with a system deemed more appropriate in the digital age. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Small businesses must encrypt customer data, says ICO

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) urges small businesses to encrypt customer data after a sole trader was fined for failing to do so Continue Reading

Windows 2012 Server Network Security

This book chapter offers an introduction to Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 network security and IPv6. It includes a 30% discount code for Computer Weekly readers. Continue Reading

Windows Server 2012 Security from End to Edge and Beyond

This extract from the book Windows Server 2012 Security from End to Edge and Beyond shows you how to plan your platform security requirements and gives you the critical questions to ask. Continue Reading

Printing: a false sense of security?

Louella Fernandes and Bob Tarzey show how secure printing technology can provide authentication, authorisation and accounting capabilities, helping businesses improve document security and meet compliance regulations. Continue Reading

Targeted attacks and how to defend against them

Analysts Bob Tarzey and Louella Fernandes assess the scale and real impact of targeted attacks the measures being taken to defend against them. Continue Reading

The threat within – balancing security and employee privacy

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as more data breaches come from inside an organisation, we examine how to get the right balance between information security and employees’ rights to privacy. Tech City CEO Joanna Shields talks about the opportunity for CIOs from working with startups. Our buyer’s guide to data management explains how one major utility firm improved information sharing. And we look at how mobile technology and wireless networking is helping improve patient care in the NHS. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Insider threat: Balancing security with privacy

How can organisations increase security without affecting productivity or encroaching on employees’ right to privacy? Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

IT security case studies

Four critical IT security case-studies selected from the winners of Computer Weekly's European User Awards for security Continue Reading

Needle in a Datastack: The rise of big security data

This research from McAfee investigates how well organisations are positioned to address the challenges of managing security in a world of ever increasing amounts and types of data. Continue Reading

2013 Cost of Data Breach Study: UK

The cost of data breaches has risen for UK organisations over the past year, the Ponemon Institute reveals. Continue Reading

Security Think Tank Download: Bring your own device

Downloadable guide. How to make your company secure when you introduce BYOD. Continue Reading

IT Security Case Studies

Warwick Ashford presents 4 essential IT security case-studies selected from the winners of Computer Weekly's European User Awards. Continue Reading

Protecting against modern password cracking

This article in our Royal Holloway Security Thesis series explains just how insecure passwords are and offers advice on alternative methods of security. Continue Reading

Identity management key to browser-based IT strategy

A cloud-based identity management system is key to enabling a browser-based IT strategy at online recruitment firm Reed.co.uk Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Manage identity and access to improve business processes

Streamlining identity and access management is essential to exploiting your organisation’s assets and employees’ productivity. Continue Reading

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• Andras Cser

2013 Cost of Data Breach Study: UK

The cost of data breaches has risen for UK organisations over the past year, but companies that appoint chief information security officers with enterprise-wide responsibilities can reduce their costs, this report from the Ponemon Institute reveals Continue Reading

CW buyer's guide: context-aware security

This 11-page Computer Weekly buyer's guide looks at how organisations should approach context-aware security technologies and what business benefits they can deliver. Continue Reading

CW Special Report on CSC

This 16-page report from Computer Weekly analyses the challenges facing CSC, its financial performance, the services it offers, its place in the IT market and its future strategy. Continue Reading

Another online firm hit by data breach

Online deals service LivingSocial is the latest company to report a breach of its computer systems that may mean attackers accessed customer details Continue Reading

Spam SMS messages drop following ICO penalty

The number of spam SMS messages has significantly reduced since government regulator ICO issued £440,000 fines last year Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Conficker makes way for web-based attacks, says Microsoft

Web attacks emerge as top threat as businesses finally begin to win the battle against Conficker and other worms, says Microsoft Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

What is RSA's build, buy, partner strategy?

Computer Weekly takes a closer look at RSA's build, buy, partner strategy Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Twitter strengthens login security after hacker attack

Days after a hacking attack, it has emerged that Twitter plans to strengthen its login security with two-factor authentication Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Why has NAC, like DLP, failed to take off?

Why are organisations not investing in systems that are designed to keep malicious actors out of their networks? Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

BYOD: People pay for devices to use for work

Over half of employees buy their own devices for work use, according to new report from mobile device management specialist Good Technology Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Mazars outsources access management

Global accountancy firm Mazars has outsourced the management of access to Oracle and Sharepoint applications for 6000 global staff Continue Reading

IT Security Purchasing Intentions 2013

This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and TechTarget reveals the IT security spending priorities of businesses in the UK and Europe. Continue Reading

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2013: Key Findings

This global study examines the state of cyber-security and the impact of cyber crime and offers advice to businesses on reducing the risks. Continue Reading

Identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud: Challenges galore

Identity and access management (IAM) in the cloud poses never before seen challenges to Indian organizations. Here are some points to keep an eye out for. Continue Reading

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• Narendra Sahoo, Vista Infosec

Government expected to unveil eight IDA suppliers for online services

The government is to announce suppliers – including PayPal, BT and the Post Office – to provide identity assurance (IDA) for online public services Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Security Think Tank: You can’t protect what you don’t know you’ve got

IP theft: who should be tackling it and how? Continue Reading

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• Adrian Wright

Leading Indian banking portals contain glaring security lapses

Even as Internet banking portals transform the way Indians bank, vulnerabilities exist in banking websites like SBI, Citibank India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Continue Reading

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• Ajit Hatti, Contributor

Organisations need alternative data protection as security models fail

Organisations' security models are failing - so could it be time to adopt an intelligence-led approach to data protection and fighting cyber crime? Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

RSA Europe: Thousands of unprotected virtual servers exposed to the web

Organisations are failing to protect data in virtual environments, says Jason Hart, vice-president cloud solutions, SafeNet Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

RSA Europe: Security concerns whole supply chain, says Misha Glenny

Targeted attacks affect the whole supply chain, not just big corporations, author Misha Glenny tells RSA Conference Europe 2012 attendees Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

DWP to announce identity assurance suppliers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to announce the first providers in the government’s identity assurance (IDA) scheme at the end of October Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 1)

Mobile working has transformed Colt Telecommunications beyond recognition over the past three years Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Security firm warns against Samsung Galaxy Tab for enterprise use

Security specialist Context Information Security says vulnerabilities in the Samsung Galaxy Tab make it unsuitable for use in the enterprise Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

HMRC deploys Becrypt off-the-shelf encryption

HMRC will use Becrypt Disk protect, which has recently been certified under the government’s Commercial Product Assurance (CPA) Scheme. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Limitations of two factor authentication (2FA) technology

The common two factor authentication (2FA) techniques used In India have several shortfalls. We take a look at security risks associated with 2FA solutions. Continue Reading

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• Rakesh Thatha, Contributor

Dell SecureWorks uncovers cyber espionage targeting energy firms

Dell SecureWorks researchers have discovered a cyber espionage campaign targeting several companies, including two in the energy sector Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Government launches £3.8m cyber security institute

The government has ramped up moves to tackle growing cyber security threats by launching a £3.8m research institute. Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

FBI denies link to leaked Apple device codes

The FBI says there is no evidence that Anonymous gained access to 12 million identity codes for Apple devices by hacking an FBI agent's laptop Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Anonymous claims a million Apple IDs in FBI breach

Hacking group Anonymous claims to have released over a million Apple Unique Device Identifiers (UDIDs) obtained from breaching FBI networks Continue Reading

Powerful cyber attack tools widely available, say researchers

More low-level cyber criminals are getting access to sophisticated attack tools, say cyber intelligence specialists Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Advanced cyber-security intelligence

Analysts Bob Tarzey and Clive Longbottom look at the business case for rolling out next security information and event management tools. Continue Reading

Cyber Vulnerability Index

What does your online corporate profile reveal? With so many cyber attacks in the news recently, executives are becoming increasingly concerned about their organisation’s exposure to hackers. Continue Reading

Businesses worldwide fail to prepare for cyber threats, says Kaspersky Lab

Companies around the world have failed to address cyber threats, according to a survey from security organisation Kaspersky Lab Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

At least 9 out of 10 top mobile apps hacked, study shows

An average of 96% of the top 100 paid mobile apps have been hacked, a study has revealed Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

More than 1,000 school application details leaked on the internet

Personal information about more than 1,000 children has been published on the UK Independent Schools Guide website after an alleged cyber attack Continue Reading

Good data protection can be cheap and easy, says ICO

The ICO says charities and third sector organisations stand to benefit most from a data protection check-up. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

LinkedIn data breach costs more than $1m

LinkedIn says the forensic investigation and other recovery costs of the data breach in June could have topped $1m. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Cyber threats affect banks worldwide

Nearly a quarter of the world's banks were hit by security breaches in the past year, a study shows Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Twitter users targeted by Blackhole malware

Twitter users are being targeted by tweets containing malicious links that claim recipients are pictured in an online photo Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Australian telco AAPT confirms Anonymous data breach

Australian telecoms firm AAPT confirms business customer data was breached by hacktivist group Anonymous at an external service provider Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Many global firms unaware of online risk, finds KPMG

Many global organisations could do a lot more to protect their private data and reduce exposure to attacks by hackers, according to KPMG Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Sophos combines endpoint security and UTM

Security firm Sophos combines endpoint protection and unified threat management (UTM) products into a single physical or virtual appliance Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Google Android OS Trojan virus hits 100K devices in China

Trojan malware has hit 100,000 devices using the Google Android operating system (OS) in China, say security researchers Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

BT extends cyber security agreement with MoD

BT is to extend its cyber security agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a deal to expand its cyber defence service Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

White House cyber security coordinator Howard Schmidt joins Qualys

Former White House cyber security coordinator Howard Schmidt is to join the board of security and compliance company Qualys Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Network security: Is new technology bypassing traditional controls?

Network security practices are among the most mature, but can businesses be sure network traffic is not sneaking past traditional controls? Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

FTC sues Wyndham Worldwide hotel group over data breaches

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing hotel group Wyndham Worldwide over claims it failed to secure customer data Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Techniques for preventing a brute force login attack

A brute force login attack can enable an attacker to log in to an application and steal data. Rob Shapland explains how to prevent brute force attacks. Continue Reading

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• Rob Shapland

Ethiopian government blocks Tor Network online anonymity

The Ethiopian government is blocking access to the Tor Network that enables online anonymity, according to Reporters Without Borders Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

2012: Will this be the year TPM finally comes of age?

Will 2012 be the year that TPM finally delivers on its potential to provide a hardware-based "root of trust" for enterprise information security? Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Flame malware gets kill command

The controllers of Flame, the most powerful cyber weapon discovered to date, have recently sent a kill command that removes the malware from some infected computers Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

eHarmony, Last.fm join LinkedIn with password leaks

Online dating site eHarmony and Last.fm have joined LinkedIn with password leaks, as hackers focus on social networks Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Top 10 tips for IPv6 security

Many organisations are being misled about the complexities surrounding IPv6 security, according to security firm Stonesoft Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Security researchers discover powerful cyber espionage weapon 'Flame'

Security researchers have discovered a cyber espionage weapon, dubbed 'Flame', with a functionality greater than any other known threat Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

UK regulator PhonepayPlus shuts down Angry Birds smartphone scam

UK users of Android smartphones have been targeted by premium-rate phone scams masquerading as popular apps such as Angry Birds Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense

Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. Continue Reading

The Pirate Bay is latest site to be hit by DDoS attack

The Pirate Bay has become the latest high-profile website to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

InfoSecurity Europe: Odd Bugs

A selection of photos showing how far exhibitors will go to get people to their stands at InfoSecurity Europe 2012... Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Half of UK networks vulnerable to APTs

Many UK corporate networks are vulnerable to advanced persistent threats (APTs), a survey has revealed. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

SOCA shuts down network of CVV sellers' carder sites

The Serious Organised Crime Agency shut down 36 CVV sellers who were selling stolen credit card and banking credentials to buyers around the world. Continue Reading

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• Ron Condon

Infosec 2012: Unscrubbed hard drives a threat to business, says ICO

Unscrubbed hard drives on computers that are decommissioned and sold on represent a significant risk to business Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Infosec 2012: Patching alone can deliver 80% protection

Keeping software up to date with security patches can deliver 80% protection from cyber threats, says security firm Secunia. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Infosec 2012: Cloud enables security expertise for SME

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) typically face the same threats as bigger organisations, but lack the same level of expertise and other security resources. Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Infosecurity Europe

With 300 exhibitors and hundreds of delegates, security is still hot on the IT agenda. Cliff Saran presents the highlights of infosecurity Europe Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

2012 Information Security Breaches Survey

Security breaches cost the UK billions over the last 12 months as cyber attacks reached record levels. Continue Reading

UK firms see competitors as greater cyber attack risk than criminals

More than half of UK firms expect a cyber attack in the next six months, but see competitors as a greater risk than criminals Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

UK business fears impact of new EU data protection framework

More than half of senior UK IT managers in large enterprises believe the proposed new EU data protection framework will cost their business more money, a survey has revealed Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Warwickshire-based company to revamp data protection following breach

A Warwickshire-based company has committed to taking action to protect personal data, following a breach of the Data Protection Act Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Barclays Bank card data vulnerable to mobile phone scanning fraud

Channel 4 News has revealed fraudsters can access the data on Barclays Bank cards by scanning them with mobile phones Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Bank of India’s 2FA with mutual authentication goes beyond OTPs

Indian BFSI major Bank of India chose mutual authentication when it required a two factor authentication (2FA) solution. There’s been no looking back. Continue Reading

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• Varun Haran, Reporter

UK hacktivist cases should spur business to action, says lawyer

The last of four alleged UK members of hacktivist group LulzSec has appeared in Westminster magistrates court in London Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

BBC cyber attacks highlight difficulty of attribution

The BBC has said it is was targeted by cyber attacks following a campaign by Iran against its Persian service, but stopped short of accusing Tehran of ordering the cyber attacks Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

2012 security outlook

This report, based on extensive research from chief information security officers, identifies the top 10 security imperatives for 2012. Continue Reading

RSA 2012: IT security experts urge enterprises to ban smartphone BYOD schemes

Enterprises should ban employees from using their own smartphones for work, a panel of IT security practitioners told the RSA Conference 2012 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

DWP tenders for £25m IDA services

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has tendered for a £25m identity assurance (IDA) framework to create a marketplace of providers across the public sector. Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

IT departments risk losing responsibility for IT security

IT security professionals can no longer take it for granted that IT security will continue as part of the IT function Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly