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How Southeast Asia’s largest bank is riding the AI wave
DBS has scaled its AI capabilities across all parts of its business to deliver tangible outcomes and productivity gains Continue Reading
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Why AI will push enterprises to eliminate the silos that slow innovation
Generative AI offers a way to transform developer productivity, by expediting a cultural shift in the way enterprises organise themselves Continue Reading
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Three predictions for responding to the cyber threat landscape in 2024
Nominet's Kim Wiles looks to the coming months and calls for cooperation and collaboration on tackling cyber security threats Continue Reading
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The Post Office scandal shows how much AI can and must help humans
There has been much speculation about the potential for a future AI disaster after the role of IT in the Post Office scandal - but the way to avoid this is to make sure AI and humans work hand in hand Continue Reading
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AI everywhere all at once
Artificial intelligence became mainstream in 2023. Advances in technology and accessibility led to increased awareness and use of AI Continue Reading
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The shifting winds of SAP's cloud strategy
In 2023, SAP's strategic pivot towards cloud-centric innovation produced a wave of discontent among its vast on-premises customer base Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Expect more from GenAI in 2024
But 2024 also feels slightly different; the past 12 months have seen generative AI burst on to the scene, and this year its impact will continue to be felt, says Turnkey Consulting's Harshini Carey. Continue Reading
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Quantum, AI and geopolitical conflict: '24 will be a big year for cyber
With big trends like quantum, generative AI and geopolitical conflict, 2024 looks set to be a big year in security, but defenders have an unparalleled opportunity to harness these trends for good, says Quorum's Federico Charosky Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: What to expect in cyber this year
Risk arising from insecure generative AI, an explosion in mainstream acceptance of zero-trust, and increasingly tight cyber insurance policies will all be high on the agenda in 2024, writes Forrester senior analyst Alla Valente Continue Reading
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The race to regulate AI: 2024 unpacked
EU’s AI Act is set to become ‘gold standard’ of AI regulation. Will other countries adopt the same high standards or like the UK opt for a light touch in favour of growth and investment? Continue Reading
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Mitigating the risks of modern application development
Organisations need to have visibility over their software supply chain, secure and monitor interfaces to legacy systems and adopt zero trust to mitigate the risks of modern application development Continue Reading
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Tech trends: what will be hot in 2024?
Five major technology trends for 2024 Continue Reading
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Powering up cyber security defences with AI
AI holds great promise when it comes to securing valuable, and vulnerable, data, but security teams face some challenges if they are to get the best out of it, writes IBM’s Christopher Meenan Continue Reading
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AI will create a thousand Post Office scandals
Critical computing expert Dan McQuillan weighs in on the proliferation of artificial intelligence throughout the public sector and the potential this opens up for a slew of new IT scandals Continue Reading
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2024: The year Generative AI is let out of its cage
Instead of worrying about AI taking over their jobs perhaps people should wonder if their work will be taken over by a new starter who knows how to use AI. Continue Reading
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Paula Vennells fails to practice what she preaches in Post Office scandal
Reverend Richard Coles tells Computer Weekly how a recent ITV drama ‘moved and enraged’ a public that had missed the unfolding of the biggest miscarriage of justice in modern history, in front of their noses Continue Reading
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Redefining the cyber domain to tackle the challenges of tomorrow
Emerging technologies have brought about a new age of cyber – and we need a 360-degree collaborative approach more than ever to succeed Continue Reading
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Trauma and fear means victims of the Post Office scandal are suffering in silence
Just like victims of child abuse, it is likely that issues of trauma, fear, feelings of shame and a complete loss of trust in authority are some of the powerful inhibitors preventing victims of the Post Office scandal from coming forward Continue Reading
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Mind the gap: AI leaders pulling ahead as LLMs take off
Advice on how to implement large language models safely within an enterprise IT environment Continue Reading
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What we learned in cyber in 2023, and what to look out for
PA Consulting's Rasika Somasiri looks back at a busy 12 months in the cyber security world, and highlights some key learnings from 2023 Continue Reading
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Governance best practices for citizen developers
The rise of citizen developers is revolutionising the way organisations approach software development. Here is a guide to supporting them Continue Reading
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Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development
Instead of focusing on speed in software delivery, addressing risks affecting on-time delivery is the secret to preventing burnout Continue Reading
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Making artificial intelligence fit for all our human futures
Lord Chris Holmes explains why he has introduced a Private Member's Bill on AI regulation for discussion in Parliament - and the important precedents he hopes it will set Continue Reading
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The future of business software will put users front and centre
Today, quantum computing and AI; yesterday, cloud and blockchain. As sure as Moore’s law, there is always a Next Big Thing Continue Reading
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What’s the smart way of moving forward with artificial intelligence?
Don’t try to use AI to solve everything at once – be clear about what specific use cases you want Continue Reading
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As the jobs market evolves, maximise opportunities, mitigate AI risk
Heather Thomson, Director of Skills and Talent at The Data Lab urges society to keep calm and focus on the opportunities afforded by artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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How to manage the cultural and operational impact of AI
Organisations will need to address workplace fears of potential job losses, manage change and improve their talent mix to drive success in AI adoption Continue Reading
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How to solve the computer evidence problem
The Law Commission is in disgrace for its historic misrepresentations of IT experts when pushing a change to the law on the use of computer evidence through Parliament. Continue Reading
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Law Commission misrepresented experts when it changed rule on computer evidence
The Law Commission repeatedly quoted vague, arm-waving, un-evidenced comments by judges who offered no insight into anything beyond their own technical ignorance. The law change made miscarriages of justice inevitable. Continue Reading
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The cause of the Post Office Horizon scandal? The Law Commission? Judges? Lawyers?
The appropriateness of the current law on the use of computer evidence in court is under the spotlight following Post Office scandal revelations Continue Reading
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The implications of biased AI models on the financial services industry
The Bank of England has warned of the risk artificial intelligence models present in creating bias that could pose a threat to the UK’s financial services sector. How do those risks emerge and how they might be mitigated? Continue Reading
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Generative AI is a game changer for higher education
As in most areas of society, generative AI presents risks and opportunities for the higher education sector. But regardless of which side of the debate you fall, it will be a revolutionary technology Continue Reading
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AI vs software outsourcing: An opportunity or a threat?
While artificial intelligence offers unprecedented opportunities for growth, efficiency and automation, it also raises pertinent questions about the future of software outsourcing Continue Reading
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How AI-powered software development helps digitisation
AI-powered software development can enable IT leaders to beat the developer shortage and turbocharge innovation Continue Reading
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Insights from launching a developer-led bank
A software developer's approach to building a bank in the digital age. Continue Reading
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The most important law you’ve never heard of - the Electronic Trade Documents Act
The UK's Electronic Trade Documents Act has come into force, and it promises to make international trading easier, cheaper, faster and greener - but only if companies and government adopt its measures Continue Reading
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Consciousness to address AI safety and security
The co-founder of KikenAI discuses why he has decided to make the technology for protecting LLMs open source Continue Reading
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Ethical perspectives on ChatGPT
In the final of three essays, Marc Steen uses ChatGPT as a case study for how to use different ethical perspectives, and practical steps people can take to start incorporating ethics into their projects Continue Reading
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Alternative perspectives: relational and virtue ethics in tech
In the second of three essays, Marc Steen explores the benefits of grounding ethical considerations in an understanding of social and power dynamics, and how relational and virtue ethics can help Continue Reading
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Why technology jobs are proving resilient
The clamour for technology professionals has become less frenetic in recent months but demand for IT skills remains high Continue Reading
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Generative AI needs humans in the loop for widespread adoption
Put aside the hype about generative AI replacing jobs - for the technology to achieve its potential, humans will need to be involved and we can all benefit as a result Continue Reading
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The rise of Generative AI in software development
Paulo Rosado, founder and CEO of Outsystems discuss how AI is changing the work of software developers and how developers can prepare for it Continue Reading
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Vigilance advised if using AI to make cyber decisions
The AI arms race is heating up, and the battle lines are being redrawn. Still, organisations should proceed cautiously and remain vigilant in scrutinising AI’s ability to ensure accurate, safe, and informed decision-making. Continue Reading
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AI has a place in cyber, but needs effective evaluation
Organisations that don’t leverage AI-based security solutions will find themselves more vulnerable than those that do., but cyber pros still need to ensure they can effectively evaluate AI-enhanced tech to ensure it meets their use case Continue Reading
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Does AI have a future in cyber security? Yes, but only if it works with humans
Do AI and ML hold the promise of helping cyber pros achieving the holy grail of operating quicker, cheaper, and with higher efficiency? We shouldn’t hold our breath, says Nominet’s Paul Lewis Continue Reading
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Privacy and participation – technologies to open data for innovation
The Open Data Institute has launched Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) and participatory data programmes. The ODI’s Calum Inverarity explains why they matter Continue Reading
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Transforming the financial system's plumbing
Executive heading up the Bank of England’s core system replacement project says the financial services sector plumbing is getting the attention it deserves. Continue Reading
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Hello ChatGPT, RIP software developer?
How generative AI will change the lives of software developers and the shape of the IT department Continue Reading
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We have lift off… The opportunities and risks of generative AI
How you can use AI to benefit your business while navigating the risks Continue Reading
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The essential role of PETs in unlocking the trillion dollar SaaS market
Ahead of the Eyes-Off Data Summit in Dublin, Jack Fitzsimons of Oblivious AI explains why so-called Privacy Enhancing Technologies or PETs may hold the key to unlocking the full potential of SaaS in the enterprise Continue Reading
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AI in cyber security: Distinguishing hype from reality
We know that malicious actors are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to facilitate attacks, but on the other hand, AI can also be a powerful tool within the hands of cyber security professionals Continue Reading
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How Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware will accelerate multi-cloud adoption
How will the $60bn acquisition accelerate the private cloud and how important are regulator concerns about interoperability? Continue Reading
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The time to implement an internal AI usage policy is now
As with any emerging technology, AI’s growth in popularity establishes a new attack surface for malicious actors to exploit, thereby introducing new risks and vulnerabilities to an increasingly complex computing landscape. Continue Reading
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Navigating cyber security under ChatGPT
Balancing the risk and reward of ChatGPT – as a large language model (LLM) and an example of generative AI – begins by performing a risk assessment of the potential of such a powerful tool to cause harm Continue Reading
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Has mobile become the battleground for banking?
Head of Insights at data.ai discusses the unstoppable freight train that is the mobile banking revolution Continue Reading
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How real and present is the malware threat from AI?
One of the most talked about concerns regarding generative AI is that it could be used to create malicious code. But how real and present is this threat? Continue Reading
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Post Office scandal inquiry phase four: Here come the lawyers…
The Post Office scandal was triggered by computer errors, but the cover-up and miscarriages of justice implicate the Post Office, government and lawyers, as professor of law and ethics Richard Moorhead explains Continue Reading
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ChatGPT’s phishing ‘problem’ may not be overstated
Some data now suggests that threat actors are indeed using ChatGPT to craft malicious phishing emails, but the industry is doing its best to get out in front of this trend, according to the threat intelligence team at Egress Continue Reading
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Artificial intelligence - friend or foe?
AI can and will be a force for good - but we need a global conversation about its regulation to make sure the benefits of the technology outweigh the risks Continue Reading
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Regulatory ‘lacuna’ around facial recognition threatens rights
The UK is heading for a “legal quagmire” around live facial recognition if the government and regulators do not take action to rein in use of the technology before it becomes ubiquitous Continue Reading
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Generative AI – the next biggest cyber security threat?
Following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, several reports have emerged that seek to determine the impact of generative AI in cyber security. Undeniably, generative AI in cyber security is a double-edged sword, but will the paradigm shift in ... Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: A brief history of (secure) coding
From controlling who was allowed to work with IBM mainframes to present-day DevSecOps techniques, the concept of secure coding has a longer history than you might think Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Why “secure coding” is neither
Ensuring the security of code is just one element of a complex software lifecycle and risk management process that people need to think about more holistically, says Ed Moyle Continue Reading
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Gartner: Exploring the short- and mid-term implications of ChatGPT
ChatGPT and competitors such as Google’s Bard mark a significant shift in the market for data and analytics Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: To secure code effectively, verify at every step
Verification at every step is an important part of ensuring your code is secure, writes Petra Wenham Continue Reading
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What secure coding practices mean to modern cyber security
Joseph Foote of PA Consulting explores how we know the services we use most are protected, what we mean when we say 'secure coding practices', and what happens when secure coding practices are not followed? Continue Reading
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The changing role of infrastructure and operations
I&O leaders will need to automate for efficiency, manage customer requirements, optimise cloud operations and explore new technologies to improve services and enable innovation Continue Reading
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Using quantum computing to make better human decisions
Paul Martin, Quantum lead at PA Consulting explains how quantum computing can be pressed into practical service by business decision makers Continue Reading
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Preventing artificial deception in the age of AI
The proposals contained in Westminster’s AI whitepaper are a good start, but more creative thinking and investment will be required to achieve a truly pro-innovation regulatory environment Continue Reading
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Computer says no. Will fairness survive in the AI age?
New forms of regulation will be needed to safeguard against the risks posed by AI Continue Reading
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Software for environmental, social, and corporate governance
In the last few years there has been an explosion in software to track and report on ESG data in financial services. What are the main features to look out for? Continue Reading
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Improve business outcomes by developing employees' skills
Cloud experts, cybersecurity professionals and data scientists are among the most sought after vacancies. Building up skills internally can help Continue Reading
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Europe’s cyber security strategy must be clear about open source
Europe’s cyber security policy on open source is lagging behind the US, and despite growing government awareness of the issues, that poses a problem Continue Reading
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Composable IT and ERP data - how to bring the two together
Composabiity offers IT leaders an approach to developing an enterprise software strategy that can meet flexible business requirements Continue Reading
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What will be trending in technology in 2023?
This year will be a bit year for IT spending despite the prospects of recession, inflation and rising costs. But companies will focus more on technology that delivers measurable pay-offs Continue Reading
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How ITV built a data team from scratch
Clemence Burnichon, director of data innovation at ITV, describes how the broadcaster has built a data management and analytics team Continue Reading
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Remaining composed in the face of composable ERP complexity
Composability offers a ‘philosophical mindset shift’ to ensure that technology does not dictate your business Continue Reading
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Hybrid work: How cloud PCs can drive collaboration
Organisations around the globe are grappling with remote working and are looking at various technologies to support flexible working practices Continue Reading
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Electronic Trade Documents Bill: Why we need to seize the day with distributed ledger technologies
Lord Chris Holmes pens his views for Computer Weekly on how the Electronic Trade Documents Bill, which he calls ‘the most important law you’ve never heard of’, could be a game-changer for the potential of distributed ledger technologies such as ... Continue Reading
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Protecting children as they spend years in virtual worlds
To protect children online, we must now focus on pre-emptive and robust regulation around immersive technologies Continue Reading
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Why robots will make work more human
Smart technology should be about making people’s lives easier, freeing them up for judgement-based tasks and giving them the data and information they need for smart decision-making Continue Reading
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Gartner: Three key tasks needed to decommission applications
A guide to slimming down a full portfolio of applications that are expensive to maintain and difficult to adapt to business needs Continue Reading
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How government can capitalise on a revolution in data sharing
Alison Pritchard, deputy national statistician at the Office for National Statistics, says the new government Integrated Data Service enables tackling questions that we don’t yet know we need to answer Continue Reading
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Data-driven decision making will fail – and here is why
Marc Warner, CEO at Faculty, contends that corporate organisations need to go through a cycle similar to the development of scientific thought – from divination, via data deluge to theoretical understanding Continue Reading
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Can crypto recover from the crash of 2022?
What does the crypto wipeout of 2022 mean for an increasingly turbulent economy and can crypto bounce back in the months and years ahead? Crucially, how will regulators react? Continue Reading
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Reducing the cyber stack with API security
Budgets are tight, making it difficult to secure spend, but is there an argument for jettisoning fragmented approaches to securing APIs in favour of a dedicated end-to-end approach? Doubling down on API security could help businesses not just reduce... Continue Reading
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Three ways that APIs can fail
It’s all very well having an API strategy, but software teams need to be ready for when things start going wrong Continue Reading
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Use site reliability engineering to address cloud instability
How do you prepare for a worst-case scenario, when the public cloud hosting critical components of your IT infrastructure fails? Continue Reading
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Everything you wanted to know about the metaverse
Possession may be nine-tenths of the law, but the unique qualities of digital assets mean they do not easily fit into the age-old legal concept of ownership Continue Reading
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Artificial intelligence in the workplace
When AI systems are used, there is an obligation to consider how they might affect fairness, accountability and transparency in the workplace Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Three steps to a solid DevSecOps strategy
Read about how buyers can manage third-party risk when procuring applications, how to secure the software development process, and even how to affect cultural change among developers not used to thinking cyber first Continue Reading
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It’s time for engineering teams to own DevSecOps
It may seem counterintuitive, but maybe organisations should consider delegating responsibility for DevSecOps to engineering teams, not security teams, argues Elastic’s Mandy Andress Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Adding trust to AppSec and DevSecOps
When building in trust and assurance into app development through standards, it is critically important not to stifle innovation Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Creating a DevSecOps-friendly cyber strategy
When slowing down is not an option, you need to find a security strategy that is DevSecOps friendly, says Airbus Protect’s Olivier Allaire Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: The many dimensions of DevSecOps
It is imperative to make our colleagues and customers know that when we talk DevSecOps, we are facing a multiphase challenge that starts at the very beginning of DevOps, and one that never ends Continue Reading
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Data-driven government needs practical steps
We should build data platforms for government with the same techniques used in creating anything digital, argues Jim Stamp, head of data at Made Tech Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Shift left, shift right. What about shift everywhere?
The concepts of shift left and shift right are highly effective in securing the development process, but for those who want to take things that step further there is shift everywhere Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Effective DevSecOps requires collaboration
Application security and effective DevSecOps can only be achieved through collaboration with the business – the ultimate goal is to make it safer to do business, which requires considering integrated risk management and identity and access ... Continue Reading
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ODI: Smart data promise could founder against paywalls
The Open Data Institute’s Mahlet Zimeta examines the government’s smart data plan, which could boost competition and empower the public, but needs to be set up to allow rapid creation of new markets without barriers Continue Reading
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The evolution of threat modelling as a DevSecOps practice
Threat modelling is becoming ever more integrated into software architecture design. Here, Stephen de Vries of IriusRisk looks at the evolution of the process Continue Reading