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Rogue drones beware: We’re here to ground you
Eugene Kaspersky exclusively lifts the lid on a mysterious, shiny device that’s been sitting in his office Continue Reading
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Vaccine passports highlight social impact of systems design
Vaccine or immunity passports are an opportunity to advance the design of trustworthy digital systems, but much more work still needs to be done Continue Reading
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A Covid-19 response to supply chain fragility
The global pandemic, lockdowns and local lockdowns have required organisations to operate agile supply chains Continue Reading
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Three steps to harden supply chains
The coronavirus has shone a spotlight on the fragility of modern supply chains and the risk of having a single point of failure Continue Reading
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The new age of supply chains post-Covid
Supply chain managers have been predicting the future for years. Now manufacturers are relying on insights to inform their decision-making Continue Reading
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Top 10 skills to include in your IT CV
Find out what skills and keywords you should include on your CV to stand out as an IT professional in a competitive market Continue Reading
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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
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CCRC findings on subpostmaster prosecutions reveal incompetence of successive governments
Former subpostmaster who took on the Post Office in a multimillion-pound legal battle speaks out. Continue Reading
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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
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EC publishes approach to human and ethical implications of AI, but what will UK do?
The European Commission has published a guide to the EU’s approach to the human and ethical effects that artificial intelligence might bring Continue Reading
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The Post Office computer problem that destroyed the lives of pillars of the community
The Post Office’s refusal to believe subpostmasters were suffering losses due to computer system errors was incompetent and cruel Continue Reading
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The super-resilient IT function
IT functions don’t have to continue taking the blame for organisational failures, they can take the lead in transforming the business Continue Reading
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The five software testing techniques every software developer should know about
Five simple testing techniques that will help developers test their software systematically, thoroughly and quickly Continue Reading
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Businesses need to keep investing in tech and hope to avoid a no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit could have serious consequences for the UK tech sector and skills base, making it more difficult to recruit technology specialists and hire freelancers Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Risk mitigation is key to blockchain becoming mainstream
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Blockchain – balance risk and opportunity for smart security
What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading
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Building a cyber-physical immune system
Shantanu Rane, researcher in cyber-physical systems security at the Palo Alto Research Center, explains how our own immune systems can inspire the design of modern cyber-physical systems Continue Reading
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Why the rise of IT managed by the business is driving creative thinking
Organisations that encourage business units to implement and run their own IT systems have an edge over competitors that rely entirely on the IT department, research from Harvey Nash and KPMG reveals Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Surviving the existential cyber punch
How should businesses plan to survive a potential cyber attack extinction event? Continue Reading
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Goliath vs Goliath and the complexities of 5G intellectual property
Is Apple the good guy or the bad guy? It has violated patents and had its wrist slapped by the courts (bad), yet its products are still available for adoring fans to buy (good) Continue Reading
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Growing board focus on cyber risk challenges current thinking
As digital transformation continues to drive change in the business and risk landscape, business and cyber security leaders need to improve discussions around this topic Continue Reading
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Making the move to cloud work for you
Getting the best out of a move to the cloud means getting the size right, turning off what you don’t need, smart purchasing and continuously decluttering your new environment Continue Reading
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Can we live without passwords?
Can you imagine a future in which we can be secure online without having to remember an unwieldly list of passwords? Solutions are emerging that could make passwords redundant, but there will be other security problems to resolve Continue Reading
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Douglas Engelbart, the forgotten hero of modern computing
Half a century ago, Douglas Engelbart demonstrated an experimental computer that laid the foundations for modern computing. His vision to use computing power to solve complex problems in all areas of human activity has become reality, but not in the... Continue Reading
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Agile becomes mainstream
There are clear parallels between the conditions that led the IT industry to adopt agile approaches and the challenges facing business today Continue Reading
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More effective digital transformation through the power of your own people
The old model of escalating decisions up and down the management chain does not work any more. Business leaders need to delegate responsibility for projects to business and technology specialists and eliminate the fear of failure Continue Reading
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UK winners and losers in digital tech
The UK's retail and telecoms companies are among the best in the world at digital technology, but a survey of digital leaders shows there is still room for improvement for many UK firms Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Focus on security before app deployment
What should organisations be doing to address application layer attacks and reduce the likelihood of a breach through this type of attack? Continue Reading
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Customers need to be at the centre of GDPR plans
Responding to a breach is not just about data, it is about taking care of, and protecting, customers Continue Reading
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From Aberdeen to Brighton: Investing in the UK’s digital future
More investment in the UK’s broadband infrastructure is critical to ensure the UK’s future success in technology in a post-Brexit world Continue Reading
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Mind your drone business
Amazon is just the tip of the iceberg – companies are pouring hundreds of millions into the development of commercial drones Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Focus on data protection, but do not rely on DLP alone
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it's shared and where it lives at rest – and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Understand data for risk-based protection
Why is it important to know where data flows, with whom it is shared and where it lives at rest, and what is the best way of achieving this? Continue Reading
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Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
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Tier 2 visas – a challenge for the tech sector
With staff shortages already being reported in the technology sector and Brexit potentially adding to the problem, tech departments need to get their Tier 2 visa applications right Continue Reading
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Taking the quantum leap: What is quantum technology for business?
Quantum computers are many years away, but the first applications of quantum technology will arrive in only one or two years – so businesses need to be ready Continue Reading
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It’s not too late to get GDPR ready
With the GDPR compliance deadline on 25 May 2018, there is little time to get ready, but it is not too late, according to the IAPP, which provides a checklist to help organisations ensure they are in the best position possible for the deadline Continue Reading
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Hacking the internet of things just got easier – it’s time to look at your security
Are you taking security for internet-connected devices seriously enough? Continue Reading
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Outsourcing is not dead or dying – it just needs to be done properly
The collapse of Carillion and the profit warning at Capita have created a false sense of fear about the stability of the outsourcing sector Continue Reading
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Protecting your intellectual property in a digital world
Your business is creating innovative computer code, slick user interfaces, and is using digital technology to solve new problems. How do you protect your investment? Continue Reading
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The seven levers of digital transformation
Organisations that embark on digital transformation projects often run into difficulties. Following the seven principles of digital transformation will help them reap the benefits of digital technology Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Cryptojacking can be costly
How can organisations best defend against cryptojacking? Continue Reading
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Why businesses must think like criminals to protect their data
Cyber criminals use three main methods of operation to steal commercial data. Understanding their mindset can help organisations put the right defences in place Continue Reading
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SD-WAN needs software-defined security
Digital transformation is driving organisations to move to the cloud, which requires a new architecture that embraces cloud technology, but that in turn requires a new way of thinking about network security to ensure data is protected Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Fileless malware not totally undetectable
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Awareness is a good starting point to counter fileless malware
What should organisations do at the very least to ensure business computers are protected from fileless malware? Continue Reading
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3, 2, 1, GDPR: How to be prepared on 25 May
There are seven key areas organisations should review to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, and even though the deadline is less than four months away, it is still not too late to start Continue Reading
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Blockchain’s promise goes beyond fintech
By reducing the cost of peer-to-peer data and resource transfer, blockchain can remove the need for third parties and middlemen across industries Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Focus on high risk by automating low-risk patching
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Patching is vital and essentially a risk management exercise
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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How AI is disrupting the role of call centres and call centre staff
Artificial intelligence could eliminate many white-collar jobs in coming decades. Its effects are already being felt in the call centre industry, but there is still no substitute for the human touch Continue Reading
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A new nearshoring game is emerging
Countries selling themselves as nearshore business services locations need to change their sales pitches to avoid becoming like all the other countries doing the same Continue Reading
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Consumer identity management is the core of real CRM
IAM + CRM is much more than simply IAM for external users, says Ivan Niccolai Continue Reading
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Six essential processes for keeping data secure
Data security is increasingly vital for organisations as the countdown begins for compliance with new rules imposed by the EU’s general data protection regulation Continue Reading
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User acceptance testing needs real training, not just a short course
In spite of its importance, user acceptance testing (UAT) is often chaotic, problematic and ineffective Continue Reading
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Privacy concerns in the digital world
Considering the full spectrum of privacy, people need to ask themselves if they are comfortable with all their characteristics in the public domain Continue Reading
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How to appoint a new outsourcing supplier
Outsourcing can come with its own security risks if not managed appropriately, making due diligence and clear contractual arrangements key Continue Reading
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The ideology of hacking
Business leaders need to be educated on the true threats their firms face and IT security professionals have to arm their executives with that information Continue Reading
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How to assess the security of a cloud service provider
As businesses continue to put more information online, understanding cloud suppliers and agreements has never been more important Continue Reading
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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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How to survive a data breach
Six practical tips on how to prepare for and survive a data breach Continue Reading