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Most IT environments immature, Microsoft reveals
Most business IT environments are immature, analysis of data from Microsoft’s Cloud Security Readiness Tool has revealed News | 16 May 2013
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IBM to support Thames Water's big data strategy
Thames Water has earmarked investments in big data analytics as part of its next five-year investment programme, with IBM contracted to support it. News | 16 May 2013
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Supply chain key to comprehensive security, says Cisco
A comprehensive security strategy must include the supply chain to deliver the integrity customers demand News | 16 May 2013
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Accept defeat and change the battle plan, says Adobe security chief
Security professionals are good at lying to themselves that they are evenly matched with their adversaries, says Adobe CSO Brad Arkin News | 15 May 2013
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Adobe uses crises to drive security change
After hackers broke into one of Adobe's code-signing servers in 2012, CSO Brad Arkin used the crisis to drive security change and improvement News | 15 May 2013
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Microsoft declares conformance with ISO 27034-1
Microsoft has declared conformance with ISO 27034-1, the first part of an international standard for secure software development News | 15 May 2013
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IT pros turn a blind eye to secure coding
Nearly two-thirds of IT professionals say their organisations do not build products and services with security in mind, a Microsoft survey reveals News | 15 May 2013
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SAFECode publishes free secure code training modules
The Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode) has developed six free secure software development training modules News | 15 May 2013
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Microsoft to patch IE8 zero-day
Microsoft is to issue a security update for a zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8,just a week after issuing a security advisory News | 10 May 2013
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Smart metering project hits delay
Government’s £11.7bn plan to have smart energy meters in every UK home postponed for suppliers to create the communications network News | 10 May 2013
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How to create a good information security policy
Information security policies provide vital support to security professionals, yet few organisations take the time to create decent policies Feature
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How to tackle big data from a security point of view
Before leaping into big data, companies must be clear what they are trying to achieve, otherwise their investment will be wasted Feature
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Standards key to realising the benefits of connectivity
A network of smart appliances could revolutionise energy efficiency but suppliers must agree on common specifications. Feature
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How to find the most vulnerable systems on your internal network
Most corporate networks share common vulnerabilities, but many could be mitigated with education in “hacker thinking” for technical staff Feature
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Social media: A security challenge and opportunity
Generation Y workers are posing increasing security challenges to their employers as they share data unreservedly Feature
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GE uses big data to power machine services business
GE, one of the UK's largest manufacturers, is using big data analytics with data generated from machine sensors to predict maintenance needs Feature
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Business priorities: what to protect, monitor and test
How information security professionals can prioritise what to protect, monitor and test in the light of current budget and resource constraints Feature
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How to manage the security of cloud implementations
Tips for organisations adopting cloud computing on how to ensure that they secure data in line with the expectations of all stakeholders Feature
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CW500 Club in 2012
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers about the topical challenges they face Top 10s
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How to preserve forensic evidence in the golden hour after a breach
There is a golden hour at the outset where a clear head and good planning can make or break any subsequent forensic investigation Feature
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Security Think Tank: Cloud, BYOD and security – lock your doors
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Management is key to secure BYOD
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: MDM just one way to lower the risk of BYOD
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: BYOD – a challenge and an opportunity
With the growth of BYOD, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data – and does MDM have a role? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: BYOD means the map is no longer the territory
With the growth of BYOD and personal cloud at work, how can IT ensure the security of corporate data and does MDM have a role? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: BYOD – key tenets and best practices
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Will proposed changes to European data protection law prove unworkable?
Data protection law in Europe is set to change, but it remains unclear if all proposals are workable Opinion
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What IT managers need to know about risky file-sharing
Business professionals must share files regularly to be collaborative, but there are issues that IT managers should be aware of Opinion
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Security Think Tank: MDM is no BYOD silver bullet
With BYOD and personal cloud at work, what measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: BYOD security: policy, control, containment, and management
With the growth of BYOD, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data – and does MDM have a role? Opinion
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Video interview: William Ruh, head of software at GE
William Ruh, vice president at GE Global Software Center , discusses how sensor networks will create a machines services business at the company. Video
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UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT Photo Story
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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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Most IT environments immature, Microsoft reveals
Most business IT environments are immature, analysis of data from Microsoft’s Cloud Security Readiness Tool has revealed News
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IBM to support Thames Water's big data strategy
Thames Water has earmarked investments in big data analytics as part of its next five-year investment programme, with IBM contracted to support it. News
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Supply chain key to comprehensive security, says Cisco
A comprehensive security strategy must include the supply chain to deliver the integrity customers demand News
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Security Think Tank: Cloud, BYOD and security – lock your doors
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Accept defeat and change the battle plan, says Adobe security chief
Security professionals are good at lying to themselves that they are evenly matched with their adversaries, says Adobe CSO Brad Arkin News
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Adobe uses crises to drive security change
After hackers broke into one of Adobe's code-signing servers in 2012, CSO Brad Arkin used the crisis to drive security change and improvement News
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Security Think Tank: Management is key to secure BYOD
With BYOD and the growth of the personal cloud being used at work, what security measures can IT take to ensure security of enterprise data and does MDM really have a role in security? Opinion
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Microsoft declares conformance with ISO 27034-1
Microsoft has declared conformance with ISO 27034-1, the first part of an international standard for secure software development News
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IT pros turn a blind eye to secure coding
Nearly two-thirds of IT professionals say their organisations do not build products and services with security in mind, a Microsoft survey reveals News
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SAFECode publishes free secure code training modules
The Software Assurance Forum for Excellence in Code (SAFECode) has developed six free secure software development training modules News
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