Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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News
21 Nov 2024
Brit charged in US over Scattered Spider cyber attacks
A UK national named as Tyler Robert Buchanan has been charged in the US over his alleged involvement in cyber attacks perpetrated by the Scattered Spider gang Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
21 Nov 2024
Post Office Horizon IT scandal inquiry: Three years of shocking revelations
Nearly three years of shocking revelations from the Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
14 Apr 2020
Australian firms soldier on amid Covid-19 outbreak
From the largest financial institutions to small companies, Aussie firms have been dialling up their use of technology tools to keep their businesses humming during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom user credentials for sale on dark web
IntSight researchers say they have found a database containing thousands of Zoom usernames and passwords being sold on the dark web Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
10 Apr 2020
Zoom, Netflix discuss remote network management challenges
COVID-19 forces IT teams to manage company networks remotely. Here are common issues IT teams of all sizes -- like those at Zoom and Netflix -- face and ways to solve them. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
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News
09 Apr 2020
‘It's going to be a really different NHS’ – how NHS Digital is tackling the coronavirus crisis
The Covid-19 outbreak has led to huge amounts of work for NHS Digital, shifting its priorities and creating unprecedented demand for products and data, but it has also had a positive impact, says CEO Sarah Wilkinson Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom restricted or banned at multiple organisations
Use of videoconferencing tool has been banned at Google and in parts of the German and US governments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Blog Post
09 Apr 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on the print industry
COVID 19: Accelerating the need for business transformation in the print industry Quocirca recently conducted a snapshot online survey between 31st March and 7th April 2020 to understand the impact ... Continue Reading
By- Louella Fernandes, Quocirca
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News
09 Apr 2020
Loan charge contractors face double whammy of life-changing repayment demands as past loans recalled
IT contractors already under pressure from HMRC to pay life-changing tax bills relating to their past involvement in loan remuneration schemes now face calls to repay the original loans, too. Computer Weekly investigates Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
09 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Amazon warehouse workers strike over concerns about workplace safety and protections
Online retail giant Amazon has been hit by a wave of strikes as workers protest against ‘unsafe working conditions’ and ‘corporate inaction’ during the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Despite coronavirus, overall cyber crime volumes hold steady
The UK’s NCSC and the US’s CISA see little change in overall volumes of cyber crime in spite of the coronavirus crisis – for the time being Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: McAfee unearths dark web blood bank
Cyber criminals are selling fake goods and running scams on online marketplaces during the Covid-19 pandemic. Don’t be taken in Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
Coronavirus threats ramp up as more hospitals come under attack
The Covid-19 Cyber Threat Coalition finds the majority of security pros have been targeted by cyber criminals exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, and adds to warnings of increased activity targeting the health sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
The growing stature of open source in APAC
From being users of open source software to contributing their own codes to the community, enterprises in Asia-Pacific are becoming active participants in the open source ecosystem Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Apr 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: Blanket bans on limited company contractors hold firm despite deferral
While many firms have seized on the government’s decision to delay the roll-out of the IR35 reforms to rethink their approach, others are sticking by their decision to ban limited company IT contractors from their workforce Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
07 Apr 2020
Happy developers write secure code, report claims
DevOps specialist Sonatype claims to have found a direct correlation between satisfied developers and application security hygiene Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Criminals using Zoom installer to spread cryptominer
Videoconferencing application targeted to deliver cryptomining malware to unsuspecting victims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
07 Apr 2020
Unsteady state: Building collaboration, innovation and responsiveness during unprecedented change
The coronavirus crisis is challenging business and tech leaders in new and unprecedented ways – but the skills developed by successful leaders can forge better business and government going forward Continue Reading
By- Elizabeth Vega
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Feature
07 Apr 2020
How APAC firms are coping with the Covid-19 outbreak
The air of change looms large in companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region, with some doing better than others in keeping the lights on amid the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Apr 2020
Two-factor authentication is broken: What comes next?
Two-factor authentication is seen by many as a robust authentication method, but is it really as impervious as it seems? Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2020
BA and Marriott get GDPR fine reprieve
Both British Airways and Marriott International have had their General Data Protection Regulation fines deferred until later in 2020 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Apr 2020
Zero-day exploits increasingly commodified, say researchers
The exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities increasingly demonstrates access to cash, rather than skills Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
06 Apr 2020
Security Think Tank: Why and how cyber criminals exploit world events
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2020
Interpol warns of more ransomware attacks against healthcare sector
Purple notice issued to alert police forces around the world of ransomware attacks against hospitals and other healthcare institutions Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
05 Apr 2020
Google data shows high interest in security and remote working
An analysis of the most Googled technology terms during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the scale of the cyber security challenge presented by the crisis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: What does the ‘new normal’ mean for how we work?
Examining the long-term impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on the world of work, security, privacy and networks Continue Reading
By- Cate Pye, PA Consulting
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
JavaScript skimmers: An evolving and dangerous threat
Cyber attacks exploiting Magecart JavaScript skimmers are spiking during the coronavirus pandemic, and like biological viruses, they just keep evolving Continue Reading
By- Fabian Libeau
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Opinion
03 Apr 2020
Security Think Tank: Continuity planning doesn’t have to be complex
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Andrew Morris, Turnkey Consulting
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News
02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Magecart attacks on online retailers jump 20%
RiskIQ researchers have observed a sharp uptick in Magecart credit card attacks, driven by increased traffic to online retailers during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Apr 2020
Morrisons appeal success is cold comfort for enterprises
The success of Morrisons’ appeal against judgments that it should be held vicariously liable for an insider data breach will be welcomed by businesses, but may be of limited comfort to them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Is Zoom safe and should security teams ban it?
Zoom’s rapid rise to prominence has highlighted a score of security problems with the service. Should CISOs try to steer their organisations away from it, or ban it outright? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Three tips to maintain remote productivity
As the lockdown continues, businesses are having to make use of remote working technologies. We investigate Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Apr 2020
What we can learn from Marriott’s new data breach embarrassment
Marriott International has egg on its face once again following a second data breach in as many years, but there are encouraging signs in its response that suggest it is at least trying to learn from its experiences Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Apr 2020
Morrisons not liable for 2014 data breach, says Supreme Court
Court allows supermarket chain’s appeal against judgments holding it liable for a 2014 insider data breach, saying previous rulings misunderstood the concept of vicarious liability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: WHO, Rakuten collaborate on anti-disinformation chatbot
The World Health Organisation and Rakuten Viber have built an interactive, multi-language chatbot to try to get on top of the growing problem of disinformation during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Mar 2020
Nigerian email attacks evolving into credible, dangerous threat
Palo Alto’s Unit 42 reports on Nigeria’s SilverTerrier cyber crime group, which is becoming a highly dangerous threat to businesses worldwide Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Mar 2020
Marriott International hotel chain in second data breach
Marriott International notifies customers of a major data breach that unfolded earlier in 2020 – the second it has experienced in the past two years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Mar 2020
How IT leaders and their teams are supporting employees through the coronavirus crisis
We talk to four top IT chiefs across the UK to find out how their teams are supporting their organisations and staff to keep working through the Covid-19 outbreak Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2020
Too late to protect online privacy, say Brits
Most UK consumers are concerned about data privacy, but think it’s too late to do much about it, according to a report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
31 Mar 2020
Can the internet take the strain?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as millions of people work from home, we examine the measures in place to make sure the internet stays up and running. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the best practice in application modernisation. And we find out how IT leaders are tackling the skills shortage to recruit the best tech talent. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2020
Insurance company uses artificial intelligence to assess car damage when claims are made
In the latest insurtech development, the UK arm of insurance company Ageas is using artificial intelligence to assess vehicle damage in accidents Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
30 Mar 2020
What are the drivers for application modernisation?
Application modernisation is not something that just happens, nor is it just driven by digitisation and cloud-first strategies Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Mar 2020
IR35 reforms: Chancellor slammed for dig at self-employed tax habits during coronavirus briefing
Rishi Sunak under fire for making a veiled reference to self-employed people needing to pay their “fair share of tax” during the government’s daily coronavirus update Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
27 Mar 2020
Insurance firm Chubb may be latest Maze ransomware victim
Maze ransomware group claims to have stolen personal data from the systems of cyber security insurance firm Chubb Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Zoom accelerates away as office workers make video calls
The Covid-19 pandemic has required people to change their working habits, and many are routinely using conferencing tools Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Mar 2020
Lorca calls on security scaleups to tackle coronavirus challenge
Lorca innovation programme has launched an open call for its next cohort of cyber security scaleups, with a timely focus on coronavirus challenges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: IT contractors ‘left stranded’ by exclusion from support for self-employed
IT contractors who provide services through their own limited companies will not be able to access government scheme to support self-employed through coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
26 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: What are the latest free cyber security offers?
We round up the latest free offers on cyber security products and services being made available during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Mar 2020
Tupperware fixes hacked site, but questions remain over response
Kitchenware brand removes active digital credit card skimmer from its website and insists it takes security seriously despite ignoring repeated attempts to contact it Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2020
Almost half of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in past year
Latest government statistics reveal the scale of the cyber security challenge facing UK plc, but reveals some cause for optimism Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Amazon and eBay failing to stop profiteers, says Which?
Despite promises by both Amazon Marketplace and eBay to crack down on coronavirus-profiteering, a Which? investigation has found plenty of sellers charging inflated prices for goods such as hand sanitiser Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on IT spending in Asia
The economic fallout from the Covid-19 outbreak is expected to slash the growth rate of the region’s IT industry to just 1.2% this year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Mar 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: Coronavirus prompts calls for fairer deal for self-employed IT workers
ContractorCalculator CEO Dave Chaplin says the deferral of the IR35 reforms should be upgraded to a cancellation, as the response of employers to coronavirus highlights glaring inequalities between treatment of inside IR35 contractors and employees Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
24 Mar 2020
Workplace misconduct platform reports rise in coronavirus-related racial discrimination
More people are experiencing racial discrimination at work since the spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Mar 2020
Legacy AV defenceless against onslaught of evasive malware
More than two-thirds of malware detected by WatchGuard in the last three months of 2019 was able to evade signature-based antivirus products, rendering them effectively useless in most instances Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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23 Mar 2020
Covid-19: Three technology areas that CIOs must address
CIOs will need to consider the IT measures that will be needed to support their organisations as the government ramps up its response to the coronavirus Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2020
The AWS bucket list: Keep your cloud secure
Misconfigured cloud installations risk billions of records being exposed, damaging organisations’ finances and reputations. Paying attention to securing AWS storage buckets is a simple matter Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Kaspersky, Bitdefender make products free to NHS
Kaspersky and Bitdefender have both made various products and services available free to healthcare customers as the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic intensifies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Spain to use artificial intelligence to automate testing
Authorities in Spain have invested in robots to automate the testing of citizens for the Covid-19 coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
23 Mar 2020
Why zero trust may not be all it’s cracked up to be
While they are discussed ad nauseam in the security industry, zero-trust architectures may not be all they’re cracked up to be, according to analyst Sam Bocetta Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: CCRC uses Microsoft Teams to consider subpostmaster appeals
Criminal Cases Review Commission to use Microsoft Teams to ensure review of subpostmaster prosecutions is held on time Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Mar 2020
Interview: Jamil Farshchi, CISO, Equifax
Equifax CISO Jamil Farshchi discusses public cloud and why it’s not something IT security professionals should be afraid of Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Mar 2020
Cyber gangsters hit UK medical firm poised for work on coronavirus with Maze ransomware attack
The Maze ransomware group has published personal and medical details of thousands of former patients of a London-based medical research company after a failed attempt to disable the firm's computer systems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Guide
20 Mar 2020
Essential Guide: Technology readiness for the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis
The global Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic requires an important response from enterprise IT departments - in this guide, we examine the key considerations for IT leaders Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: How to implement safe and secure remote working
Find out what CIOs and CISOs need to know to enable their end-users to work remotely and stay secure during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, and learn how users can help themselves Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
Ocado pulls website amid coronavirus shopping frenzy
Ocado has closed its website and will not take any new orders for several days thanks to sheer volume of traffic Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
Post Office executives used ‘grotesque predatory capitalism’ throughout Horizon IT scandal
Labour MP Karl Turner tells Computer Weekly that the Post Office Horizon scandal is the most grotesque version of predatory capitalism he has ever seen Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus now possibly largest-ever cyber security threat
The cumulative volume of coronavirus-related email lures and other threats is the largest collection of attack types exploiting a single theme for years, possibly ever Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
Push for digitisation in Malaysia amid coronavirus crisis
Event cancellations and travel bans are spurring more companies to embrace digital tools to support remote and flexible working arrangements Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: Amid panic, how to find a sound level of security
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Sabba Mirza and James Walsh
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News
17 Mar 2020
Covid-19: NCSC issues secure remote working guidance
With hundreds of thousands likely to be working remotely for some time, the UK’s NCSC has issued best practice guidance to enable security teams to support them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Mar 2020
Travelex under threat as insolvency risk, hacking costs and coronavirus take their toll
Foreign exchange group’s future remains uncertain as its parent company, Finablr, prepares for potential insolvency Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Mar 2020
Courts make use of tech to hold remote hearings due to Covid-19
The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary will increase the use of technology in court proceedings as emergency legislation is being drafted to expand powers to allow criminal courts to hold remote hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: To tackle Covid-19, be prepared, flexible and resilient
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Dan Norman
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News
17 Mar 2020
Covid-19: Three technology areas that CIOs must address
CIOs will need to consider the IT measures that will be needed to support their organisations as the government ramps up its response to the coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Mar 2020
Secret Post Office deals cause fury among Horizon IT scandal campaigners
The Post Office has sparked anger with secret settlements with subpostmasters outside the recent legal action against it Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Mar 2020
NCSC issues coronavirus cyber security alert
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued a public alert and fresh guidance as more cyber criminals get wise to the lucrative potential of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Mar 2020
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropic efforts
The co-founder of Microsoft has decided to step down from Microsoft's board to spend his time ‘focusing on how to solve some of the world's biggest problems’ Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
16 Mar 2020
Malaysia’s digital transformation efforts progress
Malaysian enterprises are taking steps to modernise their infrastructure, but many are still grappling with the lack of niche IT skills in key emerging technologies such as the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
Coronavirus-linked hacks likely as Czech hospital comes under attack
The world of cyber security is on high alert to heightened vulnerabilities as the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus changes daily life across Europe Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Mar 2020
US Department of Defense requests time to re-evaluate section of AWS and Microsoft JEDI bids
The Department of Defense is to request a resubmission of information from Microsoft and Amazon Web Services about their JEDI bids, as the long-running US cloud procurement saga drags on Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Opinion
13 Mar 2020
What is the Post Office board doing to right the Horizon wrongs?
Business lawyer Nick Gould compares the treatment of subpostmasters by the Post Office in the Horizon IT scandal with the huge HBOS fraud that saw £1bn stolen from small businesses Continue Reading
By- Nick Gould
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Opinion
13 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: A guide to security best practice for pandemics
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2020
UK’s security sector failing on most diversity measures
A DCMS report on the state of the UK’s cyber security workforce highlights a huge lack of diversity and a substantial skills gap Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Mar 2020
CIO interview: Miguel Rio Tinto, Emirates NBD
The Dubai-based banking group’s CIO, Miguel Rio Tinto, talks about its ambitious digital transformation plans Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2020
Turla’s use of Iranian infrastructure probably opportunistic
Turla, the Kremlin-linked APT group that last year hijacked an Iranian group’s infrastructure, was likely to have been operating opportunistically, according to researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Mar 2020
Security pros just want to be loved, report finds
Being valued by the business for their role in keeping the organisation safe and upholding ethical standards is a primary motivator for CISOs and other security professionals Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Nearly two-thirds of Nordic IT leaders expect a budget increase this year
Nordic IT leaders are expecting budgets to rise as they move to more advanced stages of their digital transformations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Benelux organisations and budgets focused on digital transformation
IT leaders in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg expect bigger budgets this year, with spending on digital transformation projects and related technologies being prioritised Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Mar 2020
Cookie-stealing trojans found lurking on Android phones
Kaspersky discovers two new Android malware modifications that could give hackers control of their victims’ social media accounts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
12 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: Coronavirus crisis helps put security in context
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts, some of which may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security professionals have in such circumstances? Continue Reading
By- Maxine Holt, Omdia
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News
11 Mar 2020
Budget 2020: Omission of IR35 from chancellor's speech sparks fury from contracting groups
Despite repeated warnings of the damage the incoming IR35 reforms stand to do to the UK economy, contracting groups hit out at the government's decision to press ahead with the changes Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
11 Mar 2020
Unplanned work leads to stressed IT workers
Study reports that unplanned IT work leads to staff anxiety, disrupts innovation and affects work-life balance, with a discrepancy between what companies and employees think is acceptable Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Mar 2020
Security pros test positive for Covid-19 after RSA Conference
Two employees of security firm Exabeam have been diagnosed with the Covid-19 coronavirus after attending RSA Conference 2020 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Mar 2020
Microsoft locks down new vulnerability with EternalBlue echoes
Microsoft has moved to get ahead of a serious remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1, which was accidentally disclosed then missed in its March Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Mar 2020
Microsoft fixes 26 critical vulnerabilities in another heavy Patch Tuesday
March’s Patch Tuesday is another big one for Microsoft, addressing 115 vulnerabilities, 26 of them critical Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Mar 2020
ANZ firms ill-prepared to deal with tech issues
More than two in five businesses in Australia and New Zealand are hearing from customers about major technology issues, affecting productivity and staff morale, new study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
11 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: ID-driven security helps safeguard the workforce
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts and some of these impacts may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security pros have in such circumstances, and what steps can they take to shore up their defences? Continue Reading
By- Jason Lau, Crypto.com
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News
10 Mar 2020
MPs told to hold to account those responsible for Post Office Horizon IT scandal
Subpostmasters who had their lives destroyed by a faulty IT system and mistreatment by the Post Office have asked MPs to hold to account the people responsible for the injustices Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Mar 2020
VAT software supplier exposed data of millions
Eight million sales records belonging to UK and EU consumers left exposed due to misconfigured server Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Mar 2020
Lloyds Banking Group signs five-year Google Cloud deal
The retail bank has a multi-cloud strategy as part of its multi-billion digital transformation initiative Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
10 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: Covid-19 highlights need for embedded security
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts and some of these impacts may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security pros have in such circumstances, and what steps can they take to shore up their defences? Continue Reading
By- Tom Wootton, PA Consulting