Despite large amounts spent on system security and the scale and cost of IT-related crime, many businesses still do not have an incident response plan in place.
Compliance: The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) will have an impact throughout the EU. The canny IT director will exploit overlap with other requlations to achieve compliance and improve systems.
Negotiating with business users and suppliers need not be a daunting task. In our two-page special, we speak to two top IT professionals on how to get results
Financial services: Lloyd's of London's decision to scrap its £70m electronic trading platform highlights the importance of getting end-user buy-in at the start of a project.
How will ITdirectors in businesses that span European borders adapt as corporate security evolves from a closed fortress approach to an open door policy?
In summer 2003, the then e-crime minister Caroline Flint promised to answer growing disquiet about Britain's computer crime laws by strengthening the Computer Misuse Act.
Complying with the current raft of legislation could not only minimise business risk, it could also save money. Lindsay Clark finds out how regulation affects network security
Companies may stand or fall based on their policies to manage e-mails and the problems they can bring with them. Success starts with the right software tools