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IT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

• May 29, 2018 29 May'18

  Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy

  Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business

• May 29, 2018 29 May'18

  Business still not addressing insider threat

  Businesses are still not addressing inside threats when it comes to cyber security, leaving themselves wide open to data breaches as a result, according to a security analyst

• May 29, 2018 29 May'18

  UK security spend low despite breaches

  The UK is the most breached country in Europe, but IT security spend remains low compared with other countries in the region, a report reveals

• May 25, 2018 25 May'18

  Commitment is the watchword on GDPR D-Day

  New rules for protecting European citizens’ personal data are now enforceable by law, and organisations are being advised to focus broadly on commitment rather than narrowly on compliance

• May 24, 2018 24 May'18

  Security experts weigh in on GDPR checklists

  Security experts give their views on what final checks businesses should be doing on the eve of the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, while a survey reveals almost half of Brits have not heard of it

• May 24, 2018 24 May'18

  New UK Data Protection Act not welcomed by all

  Legislation makes the UK one of the first countries to implement the GDPR in local law, but some have criticised it as a “lost opportunity”

• May 23, 2018 23 May'18

  UK calls for new data-sharing model with EU

  The UK has proposed a new data-sharing model to ensure ongoing data protection collaboration and free flow of data between the EU and the UK post-Brexit

• May 23, 2018 23 May'18

  Skills shortage a major cyber security risk

  Skill shortages remain a major risk to long-term information security capability and business is still struggling to defend against cyber breaches – but it is getting better at dealing with them, an IISP survey shows

• May 23, 2018 23 May'18

  Government pledges full-fibre broadband for all by 2033

  In a speech to the CBI, chancellor Philip Hammond pledges to build a nationwide FTTP network by 2033

• May 23, 2018 23 May'18

  Hammond pledges funding to help SMEs adopt digital tech

  Chancellor promises to boost smaller companies with funding for digital technologies, and plans to launch a review of the UK’s productivity gap

• May 23, 2018 23 May'18

  Singapore to adopt European e-invoicing standard

  The city-state is the first country outside Europe to embrace the Peppol e-invoicing standard to speed up business transactions and lower operating costs for SMEs

• May 22, 2018 22 May'18

  Legit tools exploited in bank heists

  Cyber criminals attacking the finance and other industry sector are continuing to exploit legitimate administration tools to hide their activities, highlighting the need for threat hunting, a report reveals

• May 22, 2018 22 May'18

  Security researchers find fourth CPU flaw

  Security researchers have reported another flaw in common microprocessor chips related to the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities

• May 21, 2018 21 May'18

  Pen testers find weaknesses in banks’ cyber security

  Humans are the biggest weakness in banks’ cyber defences, but there are several others that also need attention, penetration testers have revealed

• May 21, 2018 21 May'18

  ICO fines University of Greenwich £120,000

  The UK privacy watchdog has issued a monetary penalty against the University of Greenwich for a "serious" security breach

• May 18, 2018 18 May'18

  NCSC calls for greater interaction with UK business

  The UK’s cyber security agency has called for greater interaction with business, particularly when it comes to cyber security incidents

• May 18, 2018 18 May'18

  Most UK marketers GDPR ready, but not all firms have a plan

  Most UK marketers believe they are ready for GDPR, but a worrying number believe their employers may not be, as businesses are urged to embrace the positives a week before the compliance deadline

• May 18, 2018 18 May'18

  BYOD in UK SMEs linked to security incidents

  Bring your own device practices have been identified as a cyber security risk for six in 10 SMEs in research published a week ahead of the GDPR compliance deadline

• May 18, 2018 18 May'18

  Use GDPR to propel business forward, says ICO

  GDPR is about a new way of doing things that businesses can use to their advantage, and cyber security is a key element, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office

• May 17, 2018 17 May'18

  GDPR impact on Whois data raising concern

  The negative impact of the GDPR on internet domain registration information is raising concern in cyber security circles because the data is key to cyber crime fighting operations

• May 17, 2018 17 May'18

  European cyber attacks up nearly a third in first quarter 2018

  The volume of cyber attacks hitting digital transactions in Europe was up by almost a third in the first quarter of 2018 compared with same period a year ago, a report reveals

• May 16, 2018 16 May'18

  Most firms see GDPR as an opportunity

  A growing number of organisations consider the GDPR to be an opportunity to improve the way they handle data privacy and security, while leaders are using it as an opportunity for full business transformation, a study shows

• May 16, 2018 16 May'18

  US considers UK-style cyber defence model

  The US is considering adopting a similar cyber defence model to the UK’s in recognition of the growing threat to all levels of society

• May 15, 2018 15 May'18

  SMEs more worried about GDPR’s threat to reputation than fines

  SMEs are more worried about the damage GDPR non compliance will do to their reputations than their wallets

• May 15, 2018 15 May'18

  Credential theft a top priority, Rapid 7 report shows

  Credential theft is still a top priority for organisations to address in terms of making it more difficult for cyber attackers to gain unauthorised access to their networks, report reveals

• May 15, 2018 15 May'18

  Cross-site scripting a top vulnerability, hackers find

  Despite the much-publicised advances in cyber attack techniques, a well-known, well-documented and avoidable vulnerability is still the most popular for attackers to exploit – along with others like it that are often overlooked, white hat hackers ...

• May 15, 2018 15 May'18

  Enterprise cyber threat remediation ineffective, study shows

  Enterprise cyber threat remediation needs to improve in several key areas, according to an analysis of common remediation strategies

• May 15, 2018 15 May'18

  No need to panic about Efail attacks

  Initial reports about vulnerabilities in email encryption technologies have urged organisations to disable encryption tools, but some security experts are taking a more balanced approach

• May 14, 2018 14 May'18

  MPs demand 4G mobile network coverage obligation for rural areas

  The Rural Business All-Party Parliamentary Group has written to Matt Hancock calling for the government to put legally binding targets in place for 4G mobile network coverage

• May 14, 2018 14 May'18

  Technology continues to transform crime, warns NCA

  The UK’s National Crime Agency warns that developments in technology will continue to transform the future crime landscape, in its latest report on serious and organised crime

• May 14, 2018 14 May'18

  IoT and personal devices pose huge security risk to enterprises

  After years of speculation about the risk IoT and personal devices pose to enterprise security, research has revealed the threat is “immense” and probably greater than most firms realise

• May 11, 2018 11 May'18

  WannaCry’s EternalBlue exploit still a threat

  A year after the global WannaCry attacks, the EternalBlue exploit that was a key enabler for the malware is still a threat to many organisations, and many UK firms have not taken action, security researchers warn

• May 09, 2018 09 May'18

  CNI providers face hefty fines for cyber security failings

  UK providers of critical national infrastructure face hefty fines for cyber security failings from 10 May 2018

• May 09, 2018 09 May'18

  Equifax breach lessons not learned

  Businesses are still downloading vulnerable versions of the software that was at the heart of the Equifax data breach and failing to update to safe versions, a security firm has revealed

• May 09, 2018 09 May'18

  Vodafone becomes largest next-gen broadband player in Europe

  Vodafone has acquired the operations of Virgin Media parent Liberty Global in four European markets, giving it access to 110 million homes and businesses

• May 09, 2018 09 May'18

  Breach disclosure time still high, report shows

  Companies are getting faster at disclosing breaches, but the average is still too high in the light of the GDPR and other breach disclosure regulations, a report shows

• May 08, 2018 08 May'18

  Nigerian cyber attackers up their game

  Nigerian cyber attackers have modernised their approach to cyber crime, security researchers warn

• May 08, 2018 08 May'18

  Financial sector cyber-related laws are a bellwether, says Deloitte

  As the regulatory landscape becomes more complex, organisations should look to the financial sector to see what else is coming, as well as focus on three key areas of GDPR compliance, according to Deloitte

• May 04, 2018 04 May'18

  Security pros must avoid hype, demonstrate value, says RBS CISO

  Security professionals must avoid over-hyping cyber threats, and penetration testers need to reinvent themselves to demonstrate value to businesses to remain relevant, says RBS CISO

• May 04, 2018 04 May'18

  Twitter password security bug underlines need for industry change

  Twitter has revealed that a bug in its systems resulted in some passwords being stored in a log in clear text, underlining the need for alternative authentication methods, say industry commentators

• May 03, 2018 03 May'18

  Redscan warns of GDPR phishing scams

  Cyber criminals are using fake GDPR-related privacy notices to trick recipients into disclosing personal data and spread malware, a security firm warns

• May 03, 2018 03 May'18

  Cambridge Analytica closure will not halt probe, says ICO

  The London-based data mining firm at the heart of the Facebook data exploitation scandal has announced it is closing, but the ICO says the probe into its actions will still go ahead

• May 02, 2018 02 May'18

  Fresh blow for Facebook as court refuses stay in Max Schrems legal action

  Facebook has lost a legal attempt to delay the Irish High Court from seeking answers from the European Court of Justice over the legality of EU-US data transfers

• May 02, 2018 02 May'18

  ARM aims to boost physical security of IoT

  Chipmaker ARM announces microprocessor aimed at improving the physical security capabilities of devices making up the internet of things

• May 02, 2018 02 May'18

  Ransomware still a threat to business, F-Secure warns

  Ransomware attacks tapered off towards the end of 2017 after an explosion in such attacks earlier in the year, but ransomware remains a threat to big business, a report reveals

• May 02, 2018 02 May'18

  Security industry welcomes City of London Police cyber initiative

  The security industry has welcomed plans to fight cyber crime in the heart of London using a community-based approach, but says more investment in cyber security skills is required

• May 01, 2018 01 May'18

  Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives garner momentum

  The Middle East is a hotbed for smart city developments, with activities in the region maturing and adapting to what citizens want

• May 01, 2018 01 May'18

  Password practices still poor despite increased threats

  Despite growing cyber threats and heightened global awareness of hacking and data breaches, password behaviours remain poor and UK users are in denial, a study has revealed

• May 01, 2018 01 May'18

  Bristol’s historic bridge pressed into service for rural broadband

  Gigaclear is running cables underneath Bristol’s historic Clifton Suspension Bridge to bring ultrafast full-fibre services to forgotten communities

• May 01, 2018 01 May'18

  UK critical services need to up cyber defences to avoid fines

  UK critical infrastructure providers could be liable for fines of millions of pounds if they do not improve their cyber defences and resilience of their IT infrastructure, a study reveals