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UK cyber attacks driven by fraud, says Ponemon Institute
Financial fraud is the motivating factor behind 63% of targeted cyber attacks on UK businesses, reveals a study by the Ponemon Institute News | 22 May 2012
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Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense
Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. News | 18 May 2012
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Howard Schmidt to step down as White House Cyber Czar
White House Cyber Czar Howard Schmidt is stepping down after two-and-a-half years in the role. News | 18 May 2012
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Police crack mobile phones to extract evidence
The Met Police force is to use software that can crack mobile phones to extract data to speed up investigations News | 18 May 2012
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UK leaps up hacking league table, finds NCC Group
The UK is in the top ten sources of cyber attacks for the first time this year, according to the latest Origin of Hacks report from NCC Group News | 17 May 2012
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The Pirate Bay is latest site to be hit by DDoS attack
The Pirate Bay has become the latest high-profile website to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack Cybersecurity | 17 May 2012
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UK business braces for more cyber attacks, survey shows
85% of UK businesses expect cyber attacks to increase in the coming years, a survey shows News | 16 May 2012
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Tackle cyber security with ad campaign, says Labour defence spokesman Jim Murphy
Labour shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy says government should address cyber security with a mix of regulation and education News | 16 May 2012
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ICO website down, DDoS attack suspected
The website of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has been hit by a suspected distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack News | 15 May 2012
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BYOD not popular with US CIOs
Most CIOs are not yet allowing employees to access company networks using personal computing devices, a US national survey has revealed. News | 14 May 2012
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How to formulate an effective smartphone security policy
The mobile revolution offers new ways of working, but what are the challenges and how can they be overcome? Feature
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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. IT priorities survey
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Microsoft: Is computing more trustworthy 10 years on?
Microsoft is marking the 10th anniversary of its Trustworthy Computing group (TwC), but has any significant progress been made since 15 January 2002 when Microsoft chairman Bill Gates sent an email memo to all employees, identifying trustworthy compu... Analysis
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Security Think Tank: What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in 2012?
What is the most important nut for infosec to crack in 2012? Feature
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Security Think Tank: Managing security in the cloud
With cloud computing, as with data breaches, it is a question of “when” not “if”, so what practical steps can information security professionals take to manage security compliance in the cloud? IT risk management
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Information security superheroes: are we overlooking the obvious?
In these dark days of professional, organised cyber crime and state-sponsored cyber espionage, the world of business is looking for a cyber superhero to save the day. But in the quest for a cyber superhero, business is failing, Lois Lane-like, to rec... Feature
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The security threats of technology ubiquity
The ubiquity of mobile technology and internet-connected devices present new threats and increase the challenges for IT security managers. Feature
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Socialisation, social engineering, and securing the enterprise
What can and should organisations do to convince and empower IT users to play an active part in protecting data? Security Zone
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London cybersecurity conference: a missed opportunity?
World leaders gathered in London. Our prime minister and foreign secretary hosted all the luminaries and dignitaries. Was it worth it? Opinion
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The top five SME security challenges
Best practice in IT security and compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is often seen as a "grudge purchase", but SMEs face the same threat as larger organisations - just without their budgets. Feature
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Cloud choices: How to select the right hosted services
Adopting cloud computing can save money, but it is important to choose the right cloud solution for your business needs Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Outsource only run-of-the-mill security functions
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Effective management essential for IT security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Three considerations to outsourcing IT security
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: IT security outsourcing should be informed and risk-managed
Security experts advice on what should and should not be outsourced in IT security Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Effective quality control key to security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Business cannot outsource accountability
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: No one-size-fits-all approach to security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Start with capability gap when outsourcing security
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Outsourcing of IT security is not for everyone
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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InfoSecurity Europe: Odd Bugs
A selection of photos showing how far exhibitors will go to get people to their stands at InfoSecurity Europe 2012... Photo Story
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Eugene Kaspersky on why e-crime is going social
In an interview with Computer Weekly, Eugene Kaspersky discusses the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure Video
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Input from the business vital to risk management in infosec, says CISO for Steria UK
In this video, Mathew Lord, chief information security officer at Steria UK discusses the top of risk management in the context of information security. Infosec
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Infosecurity Europe
With 300 exhibitors and hundreds of delegates, security is still hot on the IT agenda. Cliff Saran presents the highlights of infosecurity Europe Photo Story
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Computer Weekly & FT video debates - managing the cost of IT
Computer Weekly and the Financial Times invite a panel of experts to discuss how IT spending is changing. Video
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CW500: Antonis Patrikios, senior associate at law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse
In this CW500 Club video interview, Antonis Patrikios, senior associate at law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse talks to Computer Weekly editor in chief Bryan Glick about IT security in the digital age and the biggest challenges faced by IT leaders. Video
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CW500: Lloyds of London CIS Marcus Alldrick
In this CW500 Club video interview, Lloyd’s of London chief information security officer Marcus Alldrick talks to Computer Weekly editor in chief Bryan Glick about IT security in the digital age and the biggest challenges faced by IT leaders. Video
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CW500: LSE professor and cyber war expert Peter Sommer
In this CW500 Club video interview, London School of Economics professor and cyber war expert Peter Sommer talks to Computer Weekly editor in chief Bryan Glick about IT security in the digital age and the biggest challenges faced by IT leaders. Video
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Podcast:Cyber peace demands action now, says former US security official
Uncertainty is the greatest threat to peace, and that is why we need to have a doctrine of cybersecurity for the 21st century, according to Michael Chertoff, former US secretary of homeland security. Podcast
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Podcast: Business must help shape security regulations, says RSA president
In this podcast, Art Coviello, president of RSA, the security division of EMC, explains what role organisations have to play in shaping better, less onerous regulations. Podcast
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Supplier profile: Symantec
In this Symantec guide you will find a special nine-page report from Computer Weekly analysing the challenges facing Symantec. guide
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Essential guide: EU Data Protection Regulation
This guide lays out what the new European Data Protection Regulation means for European businesses. Find news, features, tips and videos on the European Data Protection Regulation guide
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London 2012 Olympic Games Coverage
Read all our London Olympics IT coverage so far including IT preparations, the website, power concerns and the creation of thousands of new jobs. guide
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How to comply with the EU cookie law
Effective from 26 May 2012 the EU cookie law requires websites to gain permission from users, before planting cookies. Find out how to comply and what fines you may face if you don’t. Learning Guide
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A UK guide to government and public sector IT
A guide to support IT professionals in making well informed decisions about technologies used within public sector organisations. guide
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A quick guide to IT security
Everything you need to know on cyber-attacks, data protection, malware and computer viruses Quick Guide
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UK cyber attacks driven by fraud, says Ponemon Institute
Financial fraud is the motivating factor behind 63% of targeted cyber attacks on UK businesses, reveals a study by the Ponemon Institute News
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Cloud choices: How to select the right hosted services
Adopting cloud computing can save money, but it is important to choose the right cloud solution for your business needs Opinion
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Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense
Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. News
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Security Think Tank: Outsource only run-of-the-mill security functions
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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Howard Schmidt to step down as White House Cyber Czar
White House Cyber Czar Howard Schmidt is stepping down after two-and-a-half years in the role. News
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Police crack mobile phones to extract evidence
The Met Police force is to use software that can crack mobile phones to extract data to speed up investigations News
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Supplier profile: Symantec
In this Symantec guide you will find a special nine-page report from Computer Weekly analysing the challenges facing Symantec. guide
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UK leaps up hacking league table, finds NCC Group
The UK is in the top ten sources of cyber attacks for the first time this year, according to the latest Origin of Hacks report from NCC Group News
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The Pirate Bay is latest site to be hit by DDoS attack
The Pirate Bay has become the latest high-profile website to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack Cybersecurity
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Security Think Tank: Effective management essential for IT security outsourcing
What should and what should not be outsourced in IT security? Opinion
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About Hackers and cybercrime prevention
Information technology has created a whole new category of criminality, as cyber crime offers hackers and other tech-savvy miscreants opportunities for online fraud, identity theft and other cyber attacks. Denial of service (DDOS), botnets and malware are just a few of the techniques being used to target critical corporate data and business IT users. We examine the threats, and the policies, products and trends to protect your organisation.
